Cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne from R12 035
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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MEL
Jan 29 — Feb 51
Return
1 adult
Economy
The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Melbourne are usually found in November or February, booked 89 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 (ME1). 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 24 January 2025.
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 24 January 2025.
Sun 9/312:35CPT - MEL
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 16/317:10MEL - CPT
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/1R19 349
Fri 14/320:20CPT - MEL
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/318:50MEL - CPT
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R19 794
Sun 9/310:40CPT - MEL
2 stops39h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sun 16/319:25MEL - CPT
2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/1R20 386
Thu 20/36:00CPT - MEL
2 stops32h 30mSouth African
Wed 16/417:45MEL - CPT
2 stops24h 40mSouth African
Deal found 23/1R20 701
Wed 19/26:50CPT - MEL
2 stops25h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 30/37:00MEL - CPT
2 stops24h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/1R20 719
Mon 10/317:15CPT - MEL
2 stops42h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 17/322:40MEL - CPT
2 stops46h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/1R21 404
Sun 9/318:25CPT - MEL
1 stop27h 00mEmirates
Sat 15/33:25MEL - CPT
2 stops41h 15mEmirates
Deal found 23/1R25 311
Tue 1/413:00CPT - MEL
2 stops35h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 22/413:25MEL - CPT
3 stops32h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 23/1R50 438
Tue 4/28:30CPT - MEL
2 stops40h 40mKLM
Wed 19/37:10MEL - CPT
3 stops56h 00mKLM
Deal found 24/1R77 712
Best flights from Cape Town to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 24 January 2025.
Sun 9/312:35CPT - MEL
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 16/317:10MEL - CPT
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/1R19 349
Fri 14/320:20CPT - MEL
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/318:50MEL - CPT
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R19 794
Sun 9/310:40CPT - MEL
2 stops39h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sun 16/319:25MEL - CPT
2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/1R20 386
Thu 20/36:00CPT - MEL
2 stops32h 30mSouth African
Wed 16/417:45MEL - CPT
2 stops24h 40mSouth African
Deal found 23/1R20 701
Wed 19/26:50CPT - MEL
2 stops25h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 30/37:00MEL - CPT
2 stops24h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/1R20 719
Mon 10/317:15CPT - MEL
2 stops42h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 17/322:40MEL - CPT
2 stops46h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/1R21 404
Sun 9/318:25CPT - MEL
1 stop27h 00mEmirates
Sat 15/33:25MEL - CPT
2 stops41h 15mEmirates
Deal found 23/1R25 311
Tue 1/413:00CPT - MEL
2 stops35h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 22/413:25MEL - CPT
3 stops32h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 23/1R50 438
Tue 4/28:30CPT - MEL
2 stops40h 40mKLM
Wed 19/37:10MEL - CPT
3 stops56h 00mKLM
Deal found 24/1R77 712
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne. Data last updated 24 January 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 4/215:55CPT - MEL
2 stops22h 35mSouth African
Wed 19/318:50MEL - CPT
2 stops24h 30mSouth African
Deal found 24/1R25 737
Tue 4/210:40CPT - MEL
1 stop34h 00mSingapore Airlines
Wed 19/316:40MEL - CPT
1 stop25h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/1R29 755
Tue 4/28:30CPT - MEL
2 stops40h 40mKLM
Wed 19/37:10MEL - CPT
3 stops56h 00mKLM
Deal found 24/1R77 712
Fri 14/213:40CPT - MEL
1 stop31h 45mEmirates
Sat 15/322:30MEL - CPT
1 stop27h 15mEmirates
Deal found 24/1R27 256
Fri 14/210:40CPT - MEL
3 stops25h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 15/315:10MEL - CPT
2 stops35h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 23/1R71 157
Wed 19/26:50CPT - MEL
2 stops25h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 30/37:00MEL - CPT
2 stops24h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/1R20 719
Wed 19/29:20CPT - MEL
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/321:20MEL - CPT
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1R25 478
One-way flights from Cape Town to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 24 January 2025.
Sat 5/419:35CPT - MEL
2 stops44h 10mSouth African
Deal found 24/1R12 035
Fri 7/220:20CPT - MEL
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1R12 313
Mon 14/416:35CPT - MEL
2 stops42h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/1R12 369
Fri 25/419:15CPT - MEL
2 stops52h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/1R12 832
Mon 14/413:05CPT - MEL
1 stop43h 35mEmirates
Deal found 23/1R16 109
Find flights from Cape Town to Melbourne within your budget
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 24 January 2025.
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Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Sun 9/3
12:35-23:45
1 stop26h 10m
Melbourne
Sun 16/3
17:10-10:30
1 stop26h 20m
R19 349
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Fri 14/3
20:20-21:55
2 stops40h 35m
Melbourne
Wed 19/3
18:50-9:20
2 stops23h 30m
R19 794
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Sun 9/3
10:40-10:50
2 stops39h 10m
Melbourne
Sun 16/3
19:25-9:25
2 stops23h 00m
R20 386
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Thu 20/3
6:00-23:30
2 stops32h 30m
Melbourne
Wed 16/4
17:45-10:25
2 stops24h 40m
R20 701
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Wed 19/2
6:50-17:35
2 stops25h 45m
Melbourne
Sun 30/3
7:00-22:50
2 stops24h 50m
R20 719
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Mon 10/3
17:15-20:55
2 stops42h 40m
Melbourne
Mon 17/3
22:40-12:00
2 stops46h 20m
R21 404
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Sun 9/3
18:25-6:25
1 stop27h 00m
Melbourne
Sat 15/3
3:25-11:40
2 stops41h 15m
R25 311
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Tue 1/4
13:00-9:10
2 stops35h 10m
Melbourne
Tue 22/4
13:25-13:45
3 stops32h 20m
R50 438
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Tue 4/2
8:30-10:10
2 stops40h 40m
Melbourne
Wed 19/3
7:10-6:10
3 stops56h 00m
R77 712
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Sat 5/4
19:35-23:45
2 stops44h 10m
R12 035
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne
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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne (average of R991). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne 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 24 January 2025.
When flying from Cape Town to Melbourne, 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?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Melbourne 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 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 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, 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).
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Related info for your journey
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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 round-trip?
According to our current data, Qatar Airways (R19 349), Singapore Airlines (R20 386), and South African (R20 701) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Melbourne. Qatar Airways is currently priced 18% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Melbourne one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for South African. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R12 035. Users have also found prices from R12 369 and R12 832 on Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, respectively.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Melbourne?
Cape Town to Melbourne flights have a stopover in Singapore most of the time. Dubai is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Cape Town to Melbourne.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?
If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, or LEGOLAND Dubai. Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai are located about 10,5 km, 6,8 km, and 51,6 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about R1 624 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Melbourne flights?
Cape Town to Melbourne flights have a stopover in Doha least often. Cape Town to Melbourne flights stopping in Johannesburg 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?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne (average of R991). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Cape Town. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 24 January 2025.
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 24 January 2025.
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