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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport from $988

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MEL
5 Mar — 12 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Melbourne are usually found in February or March, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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 28 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,630

One-way from

$988

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,733
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/4-22/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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17/3
  • 17/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($147 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 28 February 2025.

Sat 1/309:20CPT - MEL
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 22/418:50MEL - CPT
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,620
Mon 7/413:00CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 22/415:15MEL - CPT
1 stop34h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/2$1,630
Mon 7/412:20CPT - MEL
2 stops26h 00mSouth African
Tue 22/418:45MEL - CPT
2 stops22h 40mSouth African
Deal found 27/2$1,671
Sun 1/607:00CPT - MEL
2 stops26h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 27/720:30MEL - CPT
2 stops34h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/2$1,749
Mon 10/1117:15CPT - MEL
2 stops40h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/1220:40MEL - CPT
2 stops48h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,913
Wed 5/1109:00CPT - MEL
2 stops51h 25mSWISS
Tue 2/1215:35MEL - CPT
2 stops52h 20mSWISS
Deal found 27/2$2,069
Sat 1/309:20CPT - MEL
2 stops36h 05mEmirates
Tue 22/422:55MEL - CPT
1 stop44h 40mEmirates
Deal found 27/2$2,202
Sun 1/610:40CPT - MEL
1 stop33h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sun 27/718:25MEL - CPT
1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/2$2,300
Thu 13/1110:40CPT - MEL
3 stops37h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 30/1115:10MEL - CPT
3 stops31h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 27/2$4,357
Fri 5/1223:45CPT - MEL
2 stops47h 00mKLM
Sat 3/111:05MEL - CPT
2 stops52h 25mKLM
Deal found 27/2$6,743

Find flights from Cape Town to Melbourne within your budget

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Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/4

13:00-22:10

1 stop25h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 22/4

15:15-17:15

1 stop34h 00m

$1,630

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

07:00-17:55

2 stops26h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 27/7

20:30-22:50

2 stops34h 20m

$1,646

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/4

12:20-22:20

2 stops26h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 22/4

18:45-09:25

2 stops22h 40m

$1,671

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

12:15-18:35

2 stops21h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 25/7

06:15-22:50

2 stops24h 35m

$1,853

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

10:40-17:10

1 stop22h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 27/7

09:15-09:25

1 stop32h 10m

$2,291

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

18:25-16:40

1 stop38h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 27/7

22:55-14:35

2 stops47h 40m

$2,480

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/4

16:35-04:40

3 stops52h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 22/4

07:00-11:50

3 stops60h 50m

$3,885

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/4

10:40-08:10

3 stops37h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 22/4

13:25-13:45

3 stops32h 20m

$4,699

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/3

08:05-06:55

3 stops37h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 10/4

13:25-21:25

2 stops40h 00m

$12,400

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

05:45-04:15

3 stops37h 30m

$988

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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 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 25 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport, 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 Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 28 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 28 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,250 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,250 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,250 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,250 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,326 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,250 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,580 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,250 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,250 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cape Town to Melbourne. 5 airlines have flights from Cape Town Intl to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

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

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways ($1,630), Qantas Airways ($1,646), and South African ($1,671) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport. These flights start at 18% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,021 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from $1,055 and Qatar Airways from $1,231 one-way.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,216Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,304Average$1,894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,559Average$2,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,585Average$2,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,008Average$2,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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