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R1 599+ Cheap flights from Melbourne

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MEL — CPT
May 2 — May 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 2 April 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

5:55-18:55

1 stop21h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

19:50-7:25

1 stop27h 35m

R21 729

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

15:45-15:50

1 stop32h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

20:40-4:55

1 stop24h 15m

R22 267

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 8/8

9:15-9:25

2 stops32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/8

10:40-4:40

2 stops34h 00m

R23 496

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

21:15-5:30

1 stop40h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

22:20-8:50

2 stops26h 30m

R23 967

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

15:55-16:40

2 stops32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

18:25-5:30

1 stop27h 05m

R24 186

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

15:55-20:35

2 stops36h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

19:10-5:30

1 stop26h 20m

R24 354

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

15:55-16:15

2 stops32h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

13:30-5:35

2 stops32h 05m

R24 926
Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 6/6

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/6

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

R25 751

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

21:15-16:40

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

20:00-16:40

1 stop36h 40m

R25 919

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

5:55-9:25

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

10:40-7:25

2 stops36h 45m

R26 054

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 2 April 2026.

Booking 55 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne (average of R15 922). Flying from Melbourne in June will prove the most costly (average of R20 719). 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: Emirates, Qatar Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R13 395
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R20 844
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R1 583
Emirates
Emirates
From R17 815

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 and Qatar 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
3 551 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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
3 551 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 551 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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
3 730 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 551 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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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