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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport from $889

CPT — MEL
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Melbourne

Thu 12/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 45m
Wed 25/1117:10 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 7/11$1,670
Thu 12/1112:35 -
2 stops32h 05m
Wed 25/1107:45 -
2 stops35h 45m
Deal found 7/11$1,788
Thu 19/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 45m
Fri 4/1217:10 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 8/11$1,817
Sun 22/1113:40 -
1 stop24h 40m
Mon 7/1206:15 -
1 stop43h 30m
Deal found 8/11$1,850
Fri 13/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 45m
Tue 17/1123:40 -
1 stop26h 45m
Deal found 6/11$1,951

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$1,699

One-way from

$889

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,793
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/11-26/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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14/11-31/12
  • 14/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($125 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

06:05-16:45

2 stops25h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$889

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/2

06:00-23:20

2 stops32h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$948

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/2

06:05-23:05

2 stops32h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,077

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/2

06:05-23:05

2 stops32h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,086
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Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/1

20:00-06:25

1 stop25h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,117

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/1

08:50-05:45

2 stops35h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,243

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/2

12:35-17:50

1 stop44h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,341

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/12

15:10-07:15

3 stops31h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,371

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/12

17:15-11:50

2 stops57h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,380

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/1

13:40-10:15

2 stops35h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,591

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 76 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,585). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,942). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,649 and $1,898 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,699 on Qatar Airways (20 Nov–26 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates and Qatar Airways from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,694 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,694 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,706 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Related info for your journey

  • 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. 2 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.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?

    A quick flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport can take about 32h 10m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,048. The distance from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport is about 10297 km.

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

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways ($1,599), and Emirates ($1,807) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport. These flights start at 11% 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 $802 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include South African from $1,030 and Emirates from $1,147 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,585). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,942). 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 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,599Average$1,872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,807Average$1,931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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