Cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport from R10 459
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MEL
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Melbourne are usually found in May or August, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Friday
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.
Tue 23/1220:25CPT - MEL
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1218:20MEL - CPT
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11R27 280
Tue 23/1212:35CPT - MEL
1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 30/1216:10MEL - CPT
1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11R28 240
Sun 30/1112:35CPT - MEL
1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 1/116:10MEL - CPT
1 stop27h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/11R29 046
Tue 23/1210:40CPT - MEL
2 stops22h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 29/120:35MEL - CPT
2 stops41h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/11R34 104
Sun 30/1120:25CPT - MEL
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/118:20MEL - CPT
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11R34 515
Best flights from Cape Town to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Tue 12/516:40CPT - MEL
2 stops43h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 16/517:10MEL - CPT
2 stops50h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/11R18 209
Wed 21/117:15CPT - MEL
3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/115:15MEL - CPT
2 stops53h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11R18 415
Tue 24/312:35CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 26/515:45MEL - CPT
1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11R20 370
Tue 12/59:00CPT - MEL
2 stops30h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 16/56:30MEL - CPT
2 stops40h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/11R20 713
Sat 21/317:15CPT - MEL
2 stops42h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/417:10MEL - CPT
2 stops50h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/11R18 415
Wed 21/117:15CPT - MEL
2 stops42h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 27/10:30MEL - CPT
2 stops44h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/11R21 244
Tue 12/513:00CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 16/515:45MEL - CPT
1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11R23 765
Wed 21/112:35CPT - MEL
1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 28/116:10MEL - CPT
1 stop27h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/11R24 176
Sat 21/312:35CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Thu 9/422:45MEL - CPT
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/11R24 313
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne. Data last updated 27 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 30/1112:35CPT - MEL
1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 1/116:10MEL - CPT
1 stop27h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/11R29 046
Sun 30/1120:25CPT - MEL
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/118:20MEL - CPT
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11R34 515
Tue 23/1220:25CPT - MEL
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1218:20MEL - CPT
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11R27 280
Tue 23/1212:35CPT - MEL
1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 30/1216:10MEL - CPT
1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11R28 240
Tue 23/1210:40CPT - MEL
2 stops22h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 29/120:35MEL - CPT
2 stops41h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/11R34 104
One-way flights from Cape Town to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Tue 9/1217:15CPT - MEL
3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11R10 459
Tue 9/1217:15CPT - MEL
2 stops62h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/11R11 145
Tue 2/126:05CPT - MEL
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11R11 797
Tue 2/1212:35CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/11R13 460
Tue 9/1212:35CPT - MEL
1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/11R13 614
Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
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Depart
Return
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Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Tue 12/5
16:40-20:35
2 stops43h 55m
Melbourne
Sat 16/5
17:10-11:50
2 stops50h 40m
R18 209
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Wed 21/1
17:15-5:40
3 stops51h 25m
Melbourne
Wed 28/1
15:15-11:50
2 stops53h 35m
R18 415
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Sat 21/3
17:15-20:55
2 stops42h 40m
Melbourne
Thu 9/4
17:10-11:50
2 stops50h 40m
R18 415
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Tue 24/3
12:35-23:20
1 stop25h 45m
Melbourne
Tue 26/5
15:45-11:30
1 stop27h 45m
R20 370
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Tue 12/5
9:00-23:25
2 stops30h 25m
Melbourne
Sat 16/5
6:30-14:35
2 stops40h 05m
R20 713
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Wed 21/1
17:15-20:55
2 stops42h 40m
Melbourne
Tue 27/1
0:30-11:50
2 stops44h 20m
R21 244
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Tue 12/5
13:00-22:10
1 stop25h 10m
Melbourne
Sat 16/5
15:45-11:30
1 stop27h 45m
R23 765
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Wed 21/1
12:35-5:45
1 stop32h 10m
Melbourne
Wed 28/1
16:10-10:30
1 stop27h 20m
R24 176
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Sat 21/3
12:35-23:20
1 stop25h 45m
Melbourne
Thu 9/4
22:45-17:20
1 stop26h 35m
R24 313
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Tue 9/12
17:15-5:40
3 stops51h 25m
R10 459
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport (average of R13 666). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of R20 678). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
When flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R23 028.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 25h 55m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 10m.
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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne?
Located just 15,6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from Cape Town. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 6 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?
Departing from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport will take you 25h 45m. The distance from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport is about 10297 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at R13 753, Qantas Airways will fly you from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R14 157 and R14 584, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?
Most of the time, Cape Town to Melbourne Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Johannesburg. Perth sees the next most stopovers on Cape Town to Melbourne Airport flights. Dubai sees the third most stopovers on flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Johannesburg?
The majority of Johannesburg visitors spend their time at Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Planetarium, and Carlton Centre. Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Planetarium, and Carlton Centre can be accessed by travelling approximately 25,0 km, 21,6 km, and 20,5 km, respectively from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Travellers in need of a car in Johannesburg can hire one for about R485 per day.
What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?
Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai and Gold Souq are located about 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can hire a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of R377 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Melbourne Airport flights?
The least popular stopover on flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport is Singapore. Cape Town to Melbourne Airport flights stopping in Doha are the next rarest.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Melbourne?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Melbourne.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport (average of R13 666). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of R20 678). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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