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R1 656+ Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport

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MEL — CPT
Sep 1 — Sep 81
1 adult

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 27 August 2025.

Cheapest airline

Emirates

Good round-trip deal

R2 656 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 416 or less
On average, Emirates currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R24 014).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 August 2025.

Thu 9/1018:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/1011:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R16 863
Thu 19/219:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Thu 12/313:40JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/8R16 933
Thu 30/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Sat 8/119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/8R17 250
Thu 29/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 1/39:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/8R17 268
Fri 31/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R17 286
Thu 29/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/211:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R17 779
Thu 30/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R17 832
Wed 28/116:10MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 2/313:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/8R17 973
Mon 27/1018:50MEL - JNB
1 stop29h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 9/1117:30JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/8R18 167
Fri 31/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1111:05JNB - MEL
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R18 343
Wed 29/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1111:05JNB - MEL
2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R18 361
Fri 31/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1111:05JNB - MEL
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R18 378

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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 27 August 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

Fri 14/11

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R16 810

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

11:05-7:10

1 stop35h 05m

R16 880

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

11:05-7:10

1 stop35h 05m

R16 880

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

19:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

13:40-5:45

1 stop31h 05m

R16 933

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R17 198

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R17 198

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R17 198

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R17 198

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R17 198

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R17 198

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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 22 August 2025.

Booking 89 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 R14 061). Flying from Melbourne Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of R22 343). 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. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R734
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R1 206
Emirates
Emirates
From R1 175
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R62

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 (1 625 flights per day), Adelaide (610 flights per day) and Brisbane (528 flights per day).

Perth
Perth
From R795
Hobart
Hobart
From R72
Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From R1 088

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 277. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Hobart
Hobart
From R72
Adelaide
Adelaide
From R151
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
From R657

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 and Singapore Airlines 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
3 318 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
3 318 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
1 352 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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 27 August 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 Brisbane, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Athens. 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 277 to Hobart (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R15 574 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 Brisbane (R1 088). Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R11 574). Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl (R12 937).

  • 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 R28 267
    Melbourne to Perth from R43 921
    Melbourne to Sydney from R43 949
    Melbourne to Dubai from R50 972

  • 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 R200 623 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.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to embark to:
    Travel from Melbourne to Cape Town from R18 819 round trip

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