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R1 548+ Cheap flights from Melbourne

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MEL — CPT
Dec 11 — Dec 181
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 11 November 2025.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R2 105).
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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 11 November 2025.

Sun 12/418:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Fri 8/519:50JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/11R16 289
Mon 16/20:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Thu 5/313:40JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/11R16 926
Mon 2/27:00MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sat 14/219:55JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/11R17 580
Fri 23/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/212:45JNB - MEL
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11R17 666
Mon 16/20:35MEL - CPT
2 stops41h 50mSingapore Airlines
Thu 5/310:40CPT - MEL
2 stops40h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/11R17 958
Sat 28/37:00MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sat 11/419:50JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/11R18 285
Mon 19/119:25MEL - CPT
2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 7/210:40CPT - MEL
2 stops40h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/11R18 491
Mon 19/119:25MEL - CPT
2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Fri 6/210:40CPT - MEL
2 stops46h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/11R18 577
Wed 28/17:00MEL - CPT
2 stops35h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 9/210:40CPT - MEL
2 stops25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/11R18 629
Fri 27/319:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Fri 10/419:50JNB - MEL
1 stop37h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/11R18 646
Mon 16/21:30MEL - JNB
3 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/313:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11R18 835
Tue 2/127:45MEL - JNB
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/129:25JNB - MEL
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11R19 024

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 11 November 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

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

23:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

R16 289

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

0:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

13:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

R17 184

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

7:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

19:55-8:15

1 stop27h 20m

R17 580

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 22/1

0:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

19:55-8:15

1 stop27h 20m

R19 145

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 22/11

16:55-8:40

1 stop24h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

11:00-12:30

1 stop40h 30m

R19 282

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

6:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

R20 624

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

18:25-13:05

2 stops26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

14:30-11:00

2 stops36h 30m

R21 381

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

17:10-15:35

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

13:55-22:10

1 stop24h 15m

R21 536

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 26/11

14:20-13:00

2 stops31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

14:35-7:25

2 stops31h 50m

R21 777

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

16:10-17:25

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R22 895

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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 7 November 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 812). Flying from Melbourne in December will prove the most costly (average of R20 710). 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 368
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R21 567
Emirates
Emirates
From R20 207
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R1 454

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
3 405 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
3 405 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 405 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
1 398 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 405 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
3 405 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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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