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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport from $849

CPT — MEL
11 Nov — 18 Nov1
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

Mon 9/1112:35 -
1 stop44h 15m
Tue 24/1123:40 -
1 stop26h 45m
Deal found 10/10$1,597
Mon 9/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 45m
Mon 16/1123:40 -
1 stop43h 50m
Deal found 9/10$1,606
Thu 5/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 45m
Wed 18/1123:40 -
1 stop43h 50m
Deal found 11/10$1,629
Sat 21/1119:35 -
2 stops36h 10m
Sat 28/1118:05 -
2 stops28h 20m
Deal found 7/10$1,718
Wed 21/1019:30 -
1 stop42h 35m
Wed 28/1017:10 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 10/10$1,763
Sun 22/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 45m
Sun 29/1117:10 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 8/10$1,786
Tue 24/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 45m
Tue 1/1217:10 -
1 stop33h 15m
Deal found 10/10$1,789

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$1,597

One-way from

$849

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,815
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/11-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 71h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 42h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($158 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/11

19:25-23:20

1 stop42h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$849

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

18:10-16:45

2 stops37h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$956
Fastest return journey

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,283

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/12

17:15-20:45

2 stops42h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,325

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

15:20-08:30

3 stops32h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,397

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 29/11

17:10-10:30

1 stop26h 20m

$1,786

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 2/12

17:10-10:30

1 stop26h 20m

$1,791

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

14:00-19:30

2 stops20h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

06:00-22:50

2 stops25h 50m

$1,935

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

12:35-17:50

1 stop44h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 29/11

17:10-12:40

2 stops28h 30m

$1,984

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/12

13:50-05:45

3 stops30h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 5/1

16:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

$2,156

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,559). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,947). 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 $1,643 and $1,987 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,597 on Qatar Airways (9 Nov–24 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
3,678 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
3,678 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,678 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
7.3
Good
3,717 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,678 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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 20h 30m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,935. 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, Qatar Airways ($1,573), and Emirates ($1,777) 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 $789 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include South African from $1,013 and Emirates from $1,078 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 $1,559). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,947). 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$1,573Average$1,841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,777Average$1,898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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