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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport from $847

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MEL
6 Aug — 13 Aug1
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 7 July 2026.

Mon 30/1117:20
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops62h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 18/122:35
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops33h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,607
Tue 17/1112:35
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/116:10
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/7$1,743
Wed 19/816:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops58h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 26/823:30
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops44h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,746
Wed 19/816:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops56h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/823:30
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops44h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,765
Tue 18/816:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops56h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/823:30
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops44h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$1,768
Mon 10/813:15
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop43h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 25/816:10
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/7$1,769
Tue 24/1117:20
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops62h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 14/319:25
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops49h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,785
Fri 7/813:15
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop43h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sat 22/816:10
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/7$1,801
Sat 7/1100:55
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops55h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 12/1119:25
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops60h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,820

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 7 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,746

One-way from

$847

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,997
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/8-26/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 103h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 3/11
  • 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 ($151 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/8

13:15-16:50

1 stop43h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

16:10-17:30

1 stop33h 20m

$1,784

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/11

00:55-17:00

2 stops55h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

19:25-23:00

2 stops60h 35m

$1,820

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/8

16:35-19:40

2 stops43h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

12:05-11:50

2 stops55h 45m

$1,859

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

16:35-19:40

2 stops43h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

15:55-11:50

2 stops51h 55m

$1,944

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/8

19:30-16:50

1 stop37h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 26/8

16:10-10:15

1 stop26h 05m

$1,961
Fastest return journey

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

12:35-06:20

2 stops32h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

23:40-17:25

1 stop26h 45m

$1,970
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

17:20-17:00

2 stops62h 40m

$875

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

00:55-17:00

2 stops55h 05m

$875

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

17:20-17:00

2 stops62h 40m

$875
Fastest single journey

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

16:35-19:40

2 stops43h 05m

$1,143

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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 $1,591). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,997). 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?

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 7 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines and 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,564 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Desleigh,Jan 2024

SIN - DRW

I like the polite and friendly air crew. Boarding from the aircrew was fine and orderly, however the Changi gate staff were disorderly and chaotic. I found the economy seating was way too small for a full service airline. It seems about the same size now as the budget carriers and I’m not sure if the value for money is there anymore. The saving grace with that is the generous baggage allowance. Our Singapore Darwin leg was on a 737-800, a small plane for an almost 5 hour journey. As was the case on our Darwin Singapore leg, the flight was full. So it was quite hot and unpleasant for the hour extra we had to wait on the runway before we actually took off. Total time in that cramped seat was close to 6hrs and no way of sleeping even with the fatigue of our 12.5hr Munich Singapore flight preceding it. I love Singapore Airlines and value our sole full service direct connection from Darwin, but we paid a lot of money for the cheap seats and it appears that the airline has slipped since we last flew with them in 2019.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,564 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,564 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Desleigh,Jan 2024

SIN - DRW

I like the polite and friendly air crew. Boarding from the aircrew was fine and orderly, however the Changi gate staff were disorderly and chaotic. I found the economy seating was way too small for a full service airline. It seems about the same size now as the budget carriers and I’m not sure if the value for money is there anymore. The saving grace with that is the generous baggage allowance. Our Singapore Darwin leg was on a 737-800, a small plane for an almost 5 hour journey. As was the case on our Darwin Singapore leg, the flight was full. So it was quite hot and unpleasant for the hour extra we had to wait on the runway before we actually took off. Total time in that cramped seat was close to 6hrs and no way of sleeping even with the fatigue of our 12.5hr Munich Singapore flight preceding it. I love Singapore Airlines and value our sole full service direct connection from Darwin, but we paid a lot of money for the cheap seats and it appears that the airline has slipped since we last flew with them in 2019.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,564 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Desleigh,Jan 2024

SIN - DRW

I like the polite and friendly air crew. Boarding from the aircrew was fine and orderly, however the Changi gate staff were disorderly and chaotic. I found the economy seating was way too small for a full service airline. It seems about the same size now as the budget carriers and I’m not sure if the value for money is there anymore. The saving grace with that is the generous baggage allowance. Our Singapore Darwin leg was on a 737-800, a small plane for an almost 5 hour journey. As was the case on our Darwin Singapore leg, the flight was full. So it was quite hot and unpleasant for the hour extra we had to wait on the runway before we actually took off. Total time in that cramped seat was close to 6hrs and no way of sleeping even with the fatigue of our 12.5hr Munich Singapore flight preceding it. I love Singapore Airlines and value our sole full service direct connection from Darwin, but we paid a lot of money for the cheap seats and it appears that the airline has slipped since we last flew with them in 2019.

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. 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 43h 35m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,784. The distance from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport is about 10297 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Singapore Airlines ($1,129), and Emirates ($1,788) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport. These flights start at 36% 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 $708 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $794 and South African from $944 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 $1,591). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,997). 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,129Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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