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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport from $857

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MEL
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
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
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 1 August 2026.

Sun 22/1117:20
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops62h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 26/1118:20
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops50h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,342
Mon 2/1100:55
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops49h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 19/1118:20
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops50h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,578
Sun 6/913:15
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 20/916:10
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/7$1,584
Mon 7/913:15
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 22/922:45
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop26h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/7$1,591
Wed 9/913:15
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 16/916:10
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/8$1,594
Tue 8/913:15
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sat 19/922:45
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop26h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/7$1,603
Mon 7/916:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops53h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/915:55
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops51h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,662
Mon 7/913:15
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 28/922:45
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop43h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/7$1,726

Find 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 1 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,584

One-way from

$857

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,832
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/9-20/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($162 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 August 2026
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Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/9

13:15-22:05

1 stop24h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 20/9

16:10-10:15

1 stop26h 05m

$1,615

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

16:35-08:50

2 stops56h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 21/9

15:55-11:50

2 stops51h 55m

$1,729

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

16:35-08:50

2 stops56h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

23:30-11:50

2 stops44h 20m

$1,739

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

16:35-05:35

2 stops53h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 19/9

21:35-11:50

2 stops46h 15m

$1,774

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

16:35-11:15

2 stops58h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 19/9

21:35-11:50

2 stops46h 15m

$1,824

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

16:35-09:20

2 stops55h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 8/12

18:20-12:05

2 stops50h 45m

$1,827

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

16:35-08:20

2 stops55h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 28/9

21:35-11:50

2 stops46h 15m

$1,842

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

16:35-06:35

2 stops53h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 7/12

00:30-12:05

2 stops44h 35m

$1,911

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

13:15-22:05

1 stop24h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 19/9

22:45-17:30

1 stop26h 45m

$1,984

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

13:15-22:05

1 stop24h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

09:10-17:30

2 stops40h 20m

$2,229

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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 $1,569). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,916). 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 $1,602 and $1,902 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,584 on Qatar Airways (6 Sept–20 Sept).

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 1 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates 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
3,639 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

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
3,639 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,639 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

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

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. 1 airline 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 24h 50m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,615. The distance from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport is about 10297 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Emirates ($1,764), offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport.

  • 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 $698 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $783 and South African from $932 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 $1,569). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,916). 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 airline flying from Cape Town to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$1,764Average$1,859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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