R2 130+ Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport

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MEL — CPT
Jan 24 — Jan 311
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 25 December 2025.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R2 509 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 487 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R2 012).
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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 25 December 2025.

Thu 19/30:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Fri 3/419:50JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/12R16 144
Tue 3/218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/220:30JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R16 244
Sun 8/218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/212:45JNB - MEL
1 stop44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12R16 377
Fri 6/218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/212:45JNB - MEL
1 stop44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R16 394
Mon 13/45:55MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/419:50JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/12R16 460
Sat 7/218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R16 660
Sat 24/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12R17 326
Thu 5/318:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 29/39:50JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/12R17 459
Tue 3/318:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 29/39:50JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/12R17 476
Thu 5/318:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/311:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R17 759
Mon 16/30:35MEL - CPT
2 stops41h 50mSingapore Airlines
Tue 31/310:40CPT - MEL
2 stops25h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/12R18 524
Fri 1/518:25MEL - CPT
2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 16/510:40CPT - MEL
2 stops40h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/12R19 589

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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 25 December 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

Sat 7/2

16:10-14:20

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

R18 791

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

R19 789

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

18:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

10:40-4:20

2 stops33h 40m

R19 822

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

15:30-18:35

1 stop35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

16:50-4:55

2 stops28h 05m

R20 422

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

18:50-15:35

2 stops29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

12:40-5:55

1 stop32h 15m

R20 505

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

18:20-13:25

2 stops28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

19:35-17:00

2 stops36h 25m

R20 555

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

12:40-23:10

1 stop25h 30m

R20 638

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

12:40-23:10

1 stop25h 30m

R20 638

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

18:10-8:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

9:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

R20 821

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

18:50-9:25

2 stops23h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/2

15:55-22:20

2 stops21h 25m

R20 838

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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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 19 December 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 265). Flying from Melbourne Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of R20 039). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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.

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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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 25 December 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, Ahmedabad, Mumbai. 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 R1 487 to Hobart (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R17 126 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 407). Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R10 933). Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl (R12 935).

  • 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 R26 700
    Melbourne to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from R28 930
    Melbourne to Perth from R41 486
    Melbourne to Sydney from R41 512

  • 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 R189 500 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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