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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport from $818

CPT — MEL
1 Oct — 8 Oct1
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

Sat 19/1200:55 -
2 stops34h 45m
Fri 22/118:20 -
2 stops37h 40m
Deal found 30/8$1,563
Thu 29/1017:20 -
2 stops55h 55m
Sun 8/1118:20 -
2 stops37h 40m
Deal found 29/8$1,569
Thu 22/1013:15 -
1 stop24h 50m
Thu 5/1123:40 -
1 stop26h 45m
Deal found 1/9$1,581
Mon 21/1217:20 -
2 stops42h 20m
Mon 1/218:20 -
2 stops37h 40m
Deal found 31/8$1,660
Wed 21/1013:15 -
1 stop24h 50m
Wed 4/1123:40 -
1 stop43h 50m
Deal found 30/8$1,692
Fri 16/1019:30 -
1 stop42h 35m
Fri 23/1023:45 -
1 stop43h 45m
Deal found 1/9$1,718
Thu 29/1012:35 -
1 stop25h 45m
Sun 8/1123:40 -
1 stop43h 50m
Deal found 29/8$1,724
Wed 21/1016:35 -
2 stops58h 40m
Wed 4/1122:35 -
2 stops46h 30m
Deal found 30/8$1,727
Tue 8/906:05 -
2 stops32h 00m
Sat 19/918:15 -
2 stops31h 15m
Deal found 31/8$1,729
Thu 24/1212:35 -
1 stop44h 15m
Wed 13/116:10 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 31/8$1,731

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$1,439

One-way from

$818

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,644
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 30/1-6/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 113h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($145 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

17:20-10:15

2 stops55h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

18:20-23:00

2 stops37h 40m

$1,569

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/2

00:55-09:25

2 stops47h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 25/2

18:20-12:05

2 stops50h 45m

$1,771

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

19:30-23:05

1 stop42h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 23/10

13:00-15:15

3 stops35h 15m

$1,960

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

16:35-09:50

2 stops56h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 7/12

00:30-12:05

2 stops44h 35m

$2,029
Fastest return journey

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/2

13:40-23:20

1 stop24h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 25/2

16:55-16:45

2 stops32h 50m

$2,078

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

13:15-22:05

1 stop24h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

23:45-10:15

1 stop43h 30m

$2,211

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/12

12:35-05:45

1 stop32h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 25/12

12:10-10:30

2 stops31h 20m

$2,342

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

13:15-09:50

2 stops35h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 23/10

09:15-16:40

3 stops40h 25m

$2,497
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

00:55-17:00

2 stops55h 05m

$849

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

16:35-20:15

2 stops42h 40m

$948

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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 84 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 $1,541). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,898). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,505 and $2,053 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,439 on Turkish Airlines (30 Jan–6 Feb).

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
3,655 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,655 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,722 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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 47h 30m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,771. 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 ($1,533), and Emirates ($1,732) 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 $692 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $769 and South African from $988 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 $1,541). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,898). 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$1,533Average$1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,732Average$1,851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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