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R1 789+ Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport

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MEL — CPT
Oct 18 — Oct 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 September 2025.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R2 571 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 552 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R2 125).
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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 September 2025.

Mon 9/20:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Tue 24/219:50JNB - MEL
1 stop37h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/9R13 684
Thu 13/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Fri 28/119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/9R16 028
Mon 2/27:00MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sat 14/219:50JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/9R16 288
Thu 9/1018:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 25/109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/9R16 584
Fri 14/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 30/119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/9R17 087
Fri 14/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Fri 28/119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/9R17 573
Wed 11/223:40MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 55mVirgin Australia
Wed 4/313:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/9R17 695
Tue 28/107:00MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Wed 5/1119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/9R17 730
Thu 6/1118:20MEL - CPT
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/116:00CPT - MEL
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9R20 890
Thu 6/1117:10MEL - CPT
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 18/1112:35CPT - MEL
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/9R20 960
Thu 15/119:25MEL - CPT
2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 15/210:40CPT - MEL
2 stops34h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/9R21 307
Wed 28/116:10MEL - CPT
1 stop27h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 9/212:35CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/9R21 376

Find flights from Melbourne within your budget

 
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 September 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

Fri 28/11

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R17 573

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

18:20-7:10

2 stops45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R19 501

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

23:40-15:25

1 stop24h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

11:05-23:00

1 stop26h 55m

R20 456

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

19:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

10:40-21:25

2 stops25h 45m

R20 960

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

16:10-16:00

1 stop32h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

16:10-5:45

3 stops28h 35m

R21 237

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

19:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

10:40-5:45

2 stops34h 05m

R21 307

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 3/11

23:40-10:30

1 stop43h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

12:35-23:05

1 stop25h 30m

R21 446

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

23:40-14:20

2 stops47h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

16:50-23:45

2 stops45h 55m

R21 480

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

16:10-5:45

3 stops28h 35m

R21 776

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 13/11

0:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

13:40-5:45

1 stop31h 05m

R22 887

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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 12 September 2025.

Booking 90 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 961). Flying from Melbourne Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of R21 359). 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 R777
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R1 251
Emirates
Emirates
From R1 175
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R76

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 (1 692 flights per day), Adelaide (656 flights per day) and Brisbane (586 flights per day).

Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From R64
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From R382
Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From R1 132
Hobart
Hobart
From R89

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Melbourne Airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith, with prices starting at R1 117. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From R64
Hobart
Hobart
From R89
Adelaide
Adelaide
From R151
Perth
Perth
From R200

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
3 339 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
3 339 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 339 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
1 367 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 339 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
3 622 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 339 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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 September 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, Adelaide. 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 117 to Sydney (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R16 694 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 316). Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R11 407). Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl (R13 495).

  • 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 857
    Melbourne to Perth from R43 284
    Melbourne to Sydney from R43 311
    Melbourne to Dubai from R50 233

  • 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 R197 714 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 841 round trip

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