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R1 885+ Cheap flights from Melbourne

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MEL — CPT
Jan 8 — Jan 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 December 2025.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R2 052).
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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 9 December 2025.

Fri 30/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 18/29:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/12R17 811
Mon 9/37:00MEL - CPT
2 stops35h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 30/310:40CPT - MEL
2 stops36h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/12R17 929
Sat 31/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/220:30JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R17 980
Sun 15/219:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/220:30JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R18 048
Thu 29/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Fri 13/29:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/12R18 099
Fri 30/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Fri 13/29:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/12R18 150
Sun 25/118:20MEL - CPT
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/217:15CPT - MEL
2 stops62h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R18 184
Thu 23/420:20MEL - JNB
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R18 778
Sat 25/420:20MEL - JNB
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R18 795
Mon 18/523:35MEL - CPT
2 stops41h 50mSingapore Airlines
Fri 5/610:40CPT - MEL
2 stops33h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/12R19 135
Sun 15/213:30MEL - JNB
2 stops35h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 24/220:30JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/12R19 237
Fri 24/420:20MEL - JNB
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/511:55JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R19 390

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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 9 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

Mon 9/3

7:00-9:25

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

10:40-8:25

2 stops36h 45m

R17 929

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

18:20-19:45

2 stops34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

17:15-17:00

2 stops62h 45m

R18 184

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

13:30-15:35

2 stops35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

20:30-5:45

1 stop24h 15m

R19 237

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 525

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

16:50-5:45

2 stops27h 55m

R20 137

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

18:20-15:15

2 stops29h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

17:15-17:00

2 stops62h 45m

R20 154

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

R20 986

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 24/4

0:30-8:50

3 stops40h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

R21 088

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

5:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

19:50-7:25

1 stop27h 35m

R21 172

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 13/4

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

19:50-4:20

1 stop24h 30m

R21 172

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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 5 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 532). Flying from Melbourne in December will prove the most costly (average of R20 408). 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 R13 195
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R21 235
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R1 435
Emirates
Emirates
From R19 856

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
3 433 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
3 433 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 433 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
1 412 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 433 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
3 676 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 433 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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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