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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport from R12 050

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MEL
Mar 28 — Apr 41
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Melbourne are usually found in February or March, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 149

One-way from

R12 050

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 805
South African
  • South African
  • 25/5-24/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R2 827 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 329 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 March 2025.

Sun 25/515:55CPT - MEL
2 stops29h 25mSouth African
Sun 24/819:45MEL - CPT
2 stops22h 40mSouth African
Deal found 22/3R19 149
Sun 1/67:00CPT - MEL
2 stops26h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 27/76:00MEL - CPT
2 stops24h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/3R20 023
Fri 8/810:40CPT - MEL
2 stops36h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sat 25/100:35MEL - CPT
2 stops41h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 22/3R20 515
Tue 6/513:00CPT - MEL
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 13/515:15MEL - CPT
1 stop27h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/3R20 770
Wed 7/520:20CPT - MEL
3 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/514:25MEL - CPT
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R21 115
Thu 1/516:35CPT - MEL
2 stops42h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 15/57:00MEL - CPT
3 stops60h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/3R22 390
Sun 27/713:05CPT - MEL
2 stops35h 45mEmirates
Mon 8/95:15MEL - CPT
1 stop43h 35mEmirates
Deal found 23/3R27 887
Sun 25/510:40CPT - MEL
3 stops37h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 24/813:25MEL - CPT
3 stops28h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 22/3R50 786

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 23 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/5

15:55-5:20

2 stops29h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 24/8

19:45-10:25

2 stops22h 40m

R19 149

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

7:00-17:55

2 stops26h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 27/7

6:00-22:50

2 stops24h 50m

R20 023

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/8

10:40-7:25

2 stops36h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 25/10

0:35-9:25

2 stops41h 50m

R20 515

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/5

13:00-23:10

1 stop26h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

15:15-10:50

1 stop27h 35m

R20 770

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/5

20:20-23:35

3 stops43h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

14:25-12:40

2 stops30h 15m

R21 115

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/5

16:35-19:25

2 stops42h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

7:00-11:50

3 stops60h 50m

R22 390

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/7

13:05-8:50

2 stops35h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

5:15-16:50

1 stop43h 35m

R27 887

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/5

10:40-8:10

3 stops37h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 24/8

13:25-9:25

3 stops28h 00m

R50 786

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/4

16:35-19:25

2 stops42h 50m

R12 050

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/4

20:20-23:35

3 stops43h 15m

R12 615

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport (average of R991). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 354). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 March 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 23 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qantas Airways from Cape Town to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 188 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
809 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 538 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne?

    Located just 15,6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from Cape Town. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 7 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at R19 149, South African will fly you from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to South African, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R20 023 and R20 515, respectively. South African is currently priced 16% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    R12 050 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from R14 271 and R15 818, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?

    Most of the time, Cape Town to Melbourne Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Johannesburg. Singapore sees the next most stopovers on Cape Town to Melbourne Airport flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Johannesburg?

    The majority of Johannesburg visitors spend their time at Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium. Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium can be accessed by travelling approximately 25,0 km, 20,1 km, and 21,6 km, respectively from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Travellers in need of a car in Johannesburg can hire one for about R352 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Melbourne Airport flights?

    The least popular stopover on flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport is Doha. Cape Town to Melbourne Airport flights stopping in Dubai are the next rarest.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport (average of R991). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 354). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Cape Town to Melbourne on these airlines

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Top 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to Melbourne

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 23 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR14 128AverageR20 030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 687AverageR20 595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR15 774AverageR20 861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR19 541AverageR21 947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR21 149AverageR23 123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR21 320AverageR25 044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR23 690AverageR27 025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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