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R2 036+ Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport

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MEL — CPT
Dec 18 — Dec 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Melbourne

Discover essential information about flights departing from Melbourne, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Melbourne airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 18 November 2025.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R2 579 or less

Good one-way deal

R706 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R2 093).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 November 2025.

Sun 8/20:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 14/219:55JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/11R16 424
Sat 16/55:55MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sun 31/513:45JNB - MEL
1 stop37h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/11R17 639
Fri 23/17:00MEL - CPT
2 stops35h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 3/210:40CPT - MEL
2 stops36h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/11R17 998
Mon 2/27:00MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sat 14/219:55JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/11R18 066
Mon 20/40:30MEL - JNB
3 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/513:55JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11R18 699
Mon 9/27:00MEL - CPT
2 stops35h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sat 14/210:40CPT - MEL
2 stops40h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/11R18 768
Tue 10/37:00MEL - CPT
2 stops35h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 24/310:40CPT - MEL
2 stops34h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/11R18 990
Wed 28/119:25MEL - CPT
2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Mon 9/210:40CPT - MEL
2 stops34h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/11R19 264
Sat 16/515:10MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11R19 640
Mon 9/218:20MEL - JNB
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11R19 675
Thu 29/118:20MEL - CPT
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/217:15CPT - MEL
2 stops62h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11R19 931
Tue 10/323:40MEL - CPT
1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 24/37:00CPT - MEL
2 stops31h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/11R21 984

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Find flights departing from Melbourne that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 18 November 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

0:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

19:55-8:15

1 stop27h 20m

R18 905

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

19:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

10:40-5:45

2 stops34h 05m

R19 264

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

19:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

R20 667

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

15:40-18:35

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

R20 958

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 2/4

6:15-10:15

1 stop37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

22:20-5:30

1 stop23h 10m

R21 865

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

0:30-10:00

2 stops41h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

R21 899

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

16:10-12:40

2 stops29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R22 172

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

19:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R22 258

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

16:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R22 326

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

17:55-15:35

2 stops30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

13:45-14:20

2 stops39h 35m

R23 062

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport (average of R13 738). Flying from Melbourne Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of R20 599). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne Airport?

When flying from Melbourne Airport check dates and pricing for the following: Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R13 296
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R21 451
Emirates
Emirates
From R20 098
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R1 446

What are popular destinations to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

From Melbourne Airport you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Sydney (1 763 flights per day), Adelaide (761 flights per day) and Brisbane (741 flights per day).

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
From R13 070
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From R13 675
Hobart
Hobart
From R1 529
Hong Kong Intl
Hong Kong Intl
From R32 196

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from Melbourne Airport is Hobart, with prices starting at R1 529. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Hobart
Hobart
From R1 529
Adelaide
Adelaide
From R2 579
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
From R13 070

Airline reviews for flights from Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Melbourne. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways from Melbourne Airport have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 416 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 416 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 416 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 406 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 416 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 664 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 416 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Melbourne. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 18 November 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

    The most selected flight destinations from Melbourne Airport for the current month are Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Brisbane, Amritsar. While Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Brisbane, Auckland are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Melbourne Airport for as low as R706 to Newcastle (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R15 611 to fly from Melbourne Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, Jetstar, Etihad Airways, and Singapore Airlines have been found to have the cheapest prices from Melbourne Airport. Here are some options available: Jetstar flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith (R1 446). Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R11 238). Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl (R13 296).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Melbourne Airport?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Melbourne Airport are below:
    Melbourne to Singapore from R27 446
    Melbourne to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from R29 738
    Melbourne to Perth from R42 644
    Melbourne to Sydney from R42 671

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Melbourne Airport?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Melbourne Airport to anywhere, put Dubai on your list as prices start at R194 792 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport?

    May is currently the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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