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R1 549+ Cheap flights from Melbourne

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MEL — CPT
Jan 25 — Feb 11
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 26 December 2025.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R2 013).
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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 26 December 2025.

Thu 19/30:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Fri 3/419:50JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/12R16 156
Thu 5/218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/220:30JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12R16 322
Sun 8/218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/212:45JNB - MEL
1 stop44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12R16 389
Tue 23/618:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Wed 15/719:50JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/12R17 022
Sat 24/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12R17 338
Sat 2/55:55MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sun 31/513:45JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/12R17 455
Tue 10/218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12R17 555
Sun 18/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12R17 788
Sun 18/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/411:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12R17 804
Sun 8/218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Fri 27/29:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/12R17 871
Fri 13/218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/311:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12R17 988
Tue 17/319:25MEL - CPT
2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Tue 31/310:40CPT - MEL
2 stops25h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/12R18 604

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 26 December 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

19:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

10:40-21:35

2 stops25h 55m

R18 604

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 804

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

13:10-13:05

2 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

R19 686

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

18:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

10:40-11:00

2 stops40h 20m

R19 703

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 803

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R19 920

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 519

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

R20 819

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 836

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

5:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

19:50-4:20

1 stop24h 30m

R20 936

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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?

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. 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?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne (average of R13 274). Flying from Melbourne in December will prove the most costly (average of R20 053). 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?

When flying from Melbourne 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 R12 944
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R20 830
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R1 408
Emirates
Emirates
From R19 478

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.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Melbourne, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 444 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 444 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 444 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 421 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 444 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 692 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 444 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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