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R1 770+ Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport

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MEL — CPT
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

What to know about flights from Melbourne

Discover essential information about flights departing from Melbourne, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Melbourne airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R2 779 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 481 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R2 250).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 12/518:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Thu 5/613:45JNB - MEL
1 stop19h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R17 402
Sun 20/45:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 35mEtihad Airways
Fri 30/59:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2R17 753
Sat 22/317:10MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/320:00JNB - MEL
1 stop42h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2R19 486
Sun 3/89:15MEL - CPT
2 stops32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Wed 6/810:40CPT - MEL
2 stops49h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R19 780
Mon 24/323:30MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 30/313:55JNB - MEL
1 stop42h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2R20 739
Sat 19/421:00MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 29/518:45JNB - MEL
1 stop15h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2R22 306
Wed 19/36:15MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 35mEmirates
Mon 24/313:25JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 55mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R22 398
Sun 4/521:00MEL - CPT
2 stops33h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 8/69:00CPT - MEL
2 stops24h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2R22 546
Sun 4/515:55MEL - CPT
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/610:40CPT - MEL
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R23 154
Tue 5/810:00MEL - JNB
2 stops29h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 20/811:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2R23 320
Thu 1/515:15MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 05mRwandAir
Mon 12/53:10JNB - MEL
2 stops35h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 21/2R23 670
Wed 9/422:55MEL - CPT
1 stop25h 55mEmirates
Wed 16/413:05CPT - MEL
1 stop43h 35mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R23 891

Find flights from Melbourne within your budget

Find flights departing from Melbourne that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 21 February 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

13:45-17:10

1 stop19h 25m

R17 402

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 20/4

5:00-8:35

1 stop35h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

9:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

R17 753

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

17:10-14:20

2 stops30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/3

20:00-23:45

1 stop42h 45m

R19 486

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 3/8

9:15-9:25

2 stops32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/8

10:40-20:35

2 stops49h 55m

R19 780

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 24/3

23:30-15:35

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

13:55-17:50

1 stop42h 55m

R20 739

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 19/4

21:00-16:10

1 stop27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

18:45-17:55

1 stop15h 10m

R22 306

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

6:15-20:50

1 stop23h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

13:25-23:20

1 stop24h 55m

R22 398

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

21:00-22:50

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

9:00-17:50

2 stops24h 50m

R22 546

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

15:55-13:45

2 stops29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

10:40-4:20

2 stops33h 40m

R23 154

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 5/8

10:00-7:40

2 stops29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/8

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

R23 320

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport (average of R14 600). Flying from Melbourne Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of R24 703). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne Airport?

When flying from Melbourne Airport check dates and pricing for the following: Singapore Airlines, Emirates. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R734

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From R1 182

Emirates

Emirates

From R1 148

Jetstar

Jetstar

From R74

What are popular destinations to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

From Melbourne Airport you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Sydney (1 961 flights per day), Brisbane (706 flights per day) and Adelaide (632 flights per day).

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From R65

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From R716

Perth

Perth

From R278

Adelaide

Adelaide

From R151

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from Melbourne Airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith, with prices starting at R1 197. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From R65

Adelaide

Adelaide

From R151

Perth

Perth

From R278

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From R716

Airline reviews for flights from Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Melbourne. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 297 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qantas Airways
7,4
Good
813 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Melbourne. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

    The most selected flight destinations from Melbourne Airport for the current month are Amritsar, Brisbane, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. While Brisbane, Amritsar, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Melbourne Airport for as low as R1 197 to Sydney (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R11 275 to fly from Melbourne Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Singapore Airlines have been found to have the cheapest prices from Melbourne Airport. Here are some options available: Jetstar flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane (R1 371). Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne Airport to Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (R3 780). Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl (R13 535).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Melbourne Airport?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Melbourne Airport are below:
    Melbourne to Sydney from R45 980
    Melbourne to Dubai from R53 328
    Melbourne to Singapore from R54 713

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport?

    May is currently the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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