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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport from $748

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MEL
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Melbourne are usually found in May 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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,598

One-way from

$748

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,788
26/10-1/11
  • 26/10-1/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 85h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($326 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 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 12 September 2025.

Sun 26/1005:45CPT - MEL
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1100:45MEL - CPT
2 stops52h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,598
Sat 25/1005:45CPT - MEL
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1115:35MEL - CPT
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,692
Wed 8/1016:35CPT - MEL
3 stops52h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1022:55MEL - CPT
2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,838
Mon 15/917:25CPT - MEL
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/918:45MEL - CPT
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,865
Thu 9/1016:35CPT - MEL
2 stops42h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sat 15/1118:20MEL - CPT
2 stops50h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,963

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/10

05:45-23:00

2 stops32h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

00:45-20:30

2 stops52h 45m

$1,598

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/10

05:45-23:00

2 stops32h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

15:35-12:05

2 stops29h 30m

$1,692

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/10

16:35-05:40

3 stops52h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

22:55-11:50

2 stops45h 55m

$1,838

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/10

16:35-20:25

2 stops42h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

18:20-11:50

2 stops50h 30m

$1,963

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/10

16:35-21:00

2 stops43h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

00:30-11:50

2 stops44h 20m

$1,983

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

17:15-17:00

2 stops62h 45m

$748

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

17:15-17:00

2 stops62h 45m

$748

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

10:40-12:10

2 stops40h 30m

$755

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/10

17:15-17:00

2 stops62h 45m

$834

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/10

17:15-05:40

3 stops51h 25m

$878

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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 29 August 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 12 September 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.

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 12 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, South African, andQantas 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
South African
7.6
Good
44 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Related info for your journey

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  • 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, Singapore Airlines ($1,181), Qantas Airways ($1,235), and Qatar Airways ($1,532) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,181Average$1,513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,235Average$1,561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,532Average$1,992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,571Average$1,609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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