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R1 860+ Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport

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MEL — CPT
Jan 3 — Jan 101
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 4 December 2025.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R2 573 or less

Good one-way deal

R705 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R2 088).
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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 4 December 2025.

Sun 25/119:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 9/213:40JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/12R17 340
Sat 2/55:55MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sun 31/513:45JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/12R17 374
Sun 15/219:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12R18 108
Fri 1/513:00MEL - JNB
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R18 194
Fri 1/513:00MEL - JNB
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R18 211
Sat 18/413:00MEL - JNB
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R18 467
Tue 20/119:25MEL - CPT
2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Mon 9/210:40CPT - MEL
2 stops36h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/12R18 552
Mon 18/521:30MEL - JNB
3 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/511:55JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R18 859
Wed 18/39:15MEL - JNB
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/411:20JNB - MEL
1 stop39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12R18 910
Tue 2/621:30MEL - JNB
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/611:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12R19 354
Mon 2/219:25MEL - JNB
1 stop19h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sat 14/219:55JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/12R19 405
Sun 17/518:25MEL - CPT
2 stops47h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 30/510:40CPT - MEL
2 stops46h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/12R20 429

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 4 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

Mon 2/2

19:25-6:10

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

19:55-8:15

1 stop27h 20m

R19 405

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

20:55-17:15

1 stop28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

R19 542

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 19/4

12:05-13:05

2 stops33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

R20 122

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

15:40-13:00

2 stops29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

14:35-11:00

2 stops36h 25m

R20 651

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

18:25-13:45

2 stops27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

14:35-7:25

2 stops32h 50m

R20 651

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

17:10-8:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

11:20-7:35

2 stops36h 15m

R20 754

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

6:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

19:50-17:10

1 stop37h 20m

R20 873

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

5:55-6:10

1 stop32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

11:20-7:35

2 stops60h 15m

R20 924

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

19:50-4:20

1 stop24h 30m

R21 010

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

17:10-22:50

2 stops38h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R21 129

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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 28 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 705). Flying from Melbourne Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of R20 532). 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 264
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R21 345
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R1 443
Emirates
Emirates
From R19 959

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 (1 828 flights per day), Brisbane (757 flights per day) and Adelaide (735 flights per day).

Perth
Perth
From R2 814
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
From R11 355
Hobart
Hobart
From R1 525
Hong Kong Intl
Hong Kong Intl
From R32 118

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 525. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Hobart
Hobart
From R1 525
Adelaide
Adelaide
From R2 573
Perth
Perth
From R2 814

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
3 432 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

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
3 432 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 432 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

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
1 411 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 432 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

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
3 678 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 432 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

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 4 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, Brisbane. 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 R705 to Newcastle (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R14 712 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 443). Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R11 211). Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl (R13 264).

  • 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 379
    Melbourne to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from R29 666
    Melbourne to Perth from R42 541
    Melbourne to Sydney from R42 568

  • 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 322 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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