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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport from $1,074

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
29 Dec — 5 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Melbourne are usually found in November 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 24 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,970

One-way from

$1,074

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,245
South African
  • South African
  • 19/2-30/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2024
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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 24 December 2024.

Fri 27/1218:25CPT - MEL
1 stop27h 00mEmirates
Fri 10/122:30MEL - CPT
1 stop46h 10mEmirates
Deal found 24/12$3,717
Fri 27/1223:59CPT - MEL
3 stops45h 56mKLM
Fri 10/111:05MEL - CPT
2 stops43h 25mKLM
Deal found 23/12$6,737

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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 24 December 2024.

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Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/2

20:20-23:30

2 stops42h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 30/3

19:45-09:25

2 stops22h 40m

$1,970

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

08:55-21:55

2 stops28h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

20:45-09:25

2 stops21h 40m

$1,976

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/4

10:40-05:20

1 stop33h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 22/4

05:55-09:25

1 stop35h 30m

$2,258

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

18:25-06:25

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 16/4

21:15-16:50

1 stop27h 35m

$2,293

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

15:20-09:25

3 stops33h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 25/7

13:25-14:30

3 stops33h 05m

$4,622

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/3

06:50-17:35

2 stops25h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 10/4

06:15-22:50

2 stops24h 35m

$5,659

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

12:35-23:45

1 stop26h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

00:30-10:50

2 stops43h 20m

$6,664

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/4

16:35-18:55

2 stops42h 20m

$1,074

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/4

10:05-23:45

2 stops29h 40m

$1,133

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/1

13:40-05:40

2 stops31h 00m

$1,336

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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 20 December 2024.

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 24 December 2024.

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 24 December 2024.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,392 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,392 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,392 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,330 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,392 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

South African
7.8
Good
64 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,392 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,789 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,392 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
810 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,392 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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. 4 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, South African ($1,970), Singapore Airlines ($2,258), and Emirates ($2,293) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport. These flights start at 4% 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 $1,074 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include South African from $1,133 and Emirates from $1,336 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Melbourne

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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,494Average$2,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,520Average$2,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,952Average$2,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,019Average$2,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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