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R1 962+ 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 29/4. 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
Apr 15 — Apr 221
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 16 March 2026.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R2 129).
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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 16 March 2026.

Mon 27/718:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 10/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/3R14 499
Mon 10/85:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 24/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/3R15 158
Tue 21/75:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 4/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/3R15 294
Wed 29/75:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 12/813:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop33h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/3R16 326
Mon 3/85:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 7/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/3R16 427
Mon 18/518:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 8/619:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 13/3R16 512
Fri 31/718:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 12/813:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop33h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/3R17 019
Thu 30/718:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 13/813:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/3R17 104
Sun 26/718:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 9/813:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/3R17 172
Sun 2/818:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 14/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 13/3R17 341
Tue 28/75:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 11/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 13/3R17 358
Tue 18/85:55
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops35h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 25/810:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops36h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 13/3R20 251

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Return

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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

15:10-14:20

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/6

16:50-4:55

2 stops28h 05m

R22 365

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

5:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/6

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

R23 414

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

7:00-7:55

2 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

11:10-22:15

1 stop27h 05m

R24 006

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

22:55-16:40

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

13:15-5:30

1 stop32h 15m

R24 480

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

23:45-15:50

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

14:45-22:05

1 stop23h 20m

R24 497

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

18:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

10:40-20:35

2 stops25h 55m

R24 886

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 29/3

17:10-4:00

1 stop43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

9:25-22:05

3 stops28h 40m

R24 886

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

17:20-13:00

2 stops51h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

13:50-15:50

2 stops42h 00m

R24 954

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

5:15-11:30

1 stop38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

18:25-5:30

1 stop27h 05m

R25 580

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 27/7

7:25-7:55

1 stop32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/8

11:10-11:15

1 stop40h 05m

R25 969

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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 13 March 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 717). Flying from Melbourne in June will prove the most costly (average of R20 826). 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 464
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R20 952
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R1 430
Emirates
Emirates
From R21 890

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
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 543 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 737 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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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