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R2 093+ Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport

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MEL — CPT
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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 5 November 2025.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R2 629 or less

Good one-way deal

R720 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R2 134).
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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 5 November 2025.

Fri 27/27:00MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Thu 19/313:40JNB - MEL
1 stop37h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/11R15 765
Sun 12/418:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Fri 8/519:50JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/11R16 532
Sun 1/20:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Fri 20/219:55JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/11R16 689
Fri 20/30:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 4/419:50JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/11R16 811
Sun 1/20:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 14/219:55JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/11R17 823
Wed 28/116:40MEL - CPT
2 stops25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Mon 9/210:40CPT - MEL
2 stops22h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/11R19 392
Sun 22/36:40MEL - JNB
1 stop21h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 5/422:30JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11R19 514
Fri 16/119:35MEL - CPT
2 stops33h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 22/29:00CPT - MEL
2 stops29h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11R19 758
Wed 28/120:30MEL - CPT
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/220:25CPT - MEL
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11R19 828
Wed 18/36:30MEL - CPT
2 stops25h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 22/315:20CPT - MEL
2 stops22h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11R19 968
Thu 15/119:25MEL - CPT
2 stops47h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 15/210:40CPT - MEL
2 stops40h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/11R20 194
Fri 16/121:00MEL - CPT
2 stops31h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 21/29:00CPT - MEL
2 stops25h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11R20 665

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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 5 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

Fri 27/2

7:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

13:40-12:10

1 stop37h 30m

R15 765

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

19:50-7:25

1 stop27h 35m

R16 532

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

19:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

19:55-12:10

1 stop31h 15m

R16 689

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

R17 823

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

16:40-9:25

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

10:40-18:10

2 stops22h 30m

R19 392

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 20/11

7:00-9:25

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/11

10:40-8:15

2 stops36h 35m

R21 380

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

10:10-18:50

1 stop17h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

17:30-20:45

2 stops18h 15m

R21 729

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

18:20-19:55

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

9:00-22:25

2 stops28h 25m

R22 409

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 618

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

15:45-19:55

2 stops37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

9:00-22:25

2 stops28h 25m

R22 845

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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 31 October 2025.

Booking 84 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 038). Flying from Melbourne Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of R21 363). 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 553
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R21 865
Emirates
Emirates
From R20 486
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R1 474

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 (1 777 flights per day), Adelaide (771 flights per day) and Brisbane (742 flights per day).

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
From R13 322
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From R13 939
Hobart
Hobart
From R1 559
Hong Kong Intl
Hong Kong Intl
From R32 818

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 559. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Hobart
Hobart
From R1 559
Adelaide
Adelaide
From R2 629
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
From R13 322

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
3 402 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
3 402 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 402 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
1 391 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 402 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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
3 660 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 402 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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 5 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 Brisbane, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 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 R720 to Newcastle (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R15 913 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 474). Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R11 455). Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl (R13 553).

  • 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 976
    Melbourne to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from R30 312
    Melbourne to Perth from R43 468
    Melbourne to Sydney from R43 496

  • 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 R198 555 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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