Cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne from R8 438
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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MEL
Jan 8 — Jan 151
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
Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne
Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.
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 9 December 2025.
Fri 26/1217:15CPT - MEL
2 stops52h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/122:40MEL - CPT
2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R28 269
Fri 26/1218:55CPT - MEL
1 stop43h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 12/112:10MEL - CPT
2 stops31h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/12R28 796
Fri 26/1218:30CPT - MEL
1 stop38h 45mEmirates
Mon 12/123:55MEL - CPT
1 stop44h 45mEmirates
Deal found 8/12R31 580
Fri 26/1210:40CPT - MEL
3 stops35h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 12/18:45MEL - CPT
2 stops34h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 8/12R54 773
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 9 December 2025.
Mon 2/217:15CPT - MEL
2 stops62h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 15/218:20MEL - CPT
2 stops50h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/12R15 824
Wed 21/117:15CPT - MEL
3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/10:30MEL - CPT
2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12R18 303
Thu 30/414:00CPT - MEL
2 stops20h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 3/66:15MEL - CPT
2 stops24h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/12R19 390
Mon 2/210:40CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sun 15/219:25MEL - CPT
1 stop47h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/12R20 782
Thu 30/413:00CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 3/615:45MEL - CPT
1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/12R21 376
Mon 16/317:15CPT - MEL
2 stops43h 05mTurkish Airlines
Fri 20/322:40MEL - CPT
2 stops70h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/12R20 357
Mon 2/217:15CPT - MEL
3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/216:55MEL - CPT
2 stops51h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R20 748
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne. Data last updated 9 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 21/117:15CPT - MEL
3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/10:30MEL - CPT
2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12R18 303
Wed 21/120:25CPT - MEL
2 stops40h 55mSouth African
Wed 28/120:45MEL - CPT
2 stops22h 40mSouth African
Deal found 6/12R23 532
Wed 21/112:35CPT - MEL
1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 28/116:10MEL - CPT
1 stop27h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12R24 806
Thu 22/112:35CPT - MEL
1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 29/123:40MEL - CPT
1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/12R23 838
Thu 22/117:15CPT - MEL
2 stops62h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 28/10:30MEL - CPT
2 stops44h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/12R24 755
Thu 22/112:35CPT - MEL
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/118:20MEL - CPT
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R25 909
Fri 23/117:15CPT - MEL
2 stops62h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 30/115:10MEL - CPT
2 stops53h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/12R21 852
Fri 23/112:35CPT - MEL
1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 30/116:10MEL - CPT
1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/12R24 449
Fri 23/117:15CPT - MEL
2 stops62h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/116:10MEL - CPT
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12R25 808
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 9 December 2025.
Tue 27/117:15CPT - MEL
2 stops62h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/12R8 438
Thu 29/117:15CPT - MEL
2 stops57h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/12R10 815
Mon 26/117:15CPT - MEL
2 stops42h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/12R11 851
Tue 27/16:05CPT - MEL
3 stops56h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R12 259
Sun 1/26:30CPT - MEL
3 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R12 530
Sun 1/220:20CPT - MEL
2 stops42h 10mSouth African
Deal found 8/12R12 921
Fri 30/117:15CPT - MEL
2 stops66h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/12R13 396
Sat 31/120:25CPT - MEL
2 stops40h 55mSouth African
Deal found 8/12R13 736
Sat 31/16:05CPT - MEL
3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R13 973
Tue 27/112:35CPT - MEL
1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/12R14 296
Wed 28/117:15CPT - MEL
2 stops42h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/12R14 330
Find 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 (ME1). 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 9 December 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 9 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Melbourne that are best for you.
Fly from
Cape Town
Fly to
Melbourne
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Mon 2/2
17:15-17:00
2 stops62h 45m
Melbourne
Sun 15/2
18:20-11:50
2 stops50h 30m
R15 824
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Wed 21/1
17:15-5:40
3 stops51h 25m
Melbourne
Tue 27/1
0:30-11:50
2 stops44h 20m
R18 303
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Thu 30/4
14:00-18:50
2 stops20h 50m
Melbourne
Wed 3/6
6:15-22:50
2 stops24h 35m
R19 390
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Mon 16/3
17:15-21:20
2 stops43h 05m
Melbourne
Fri 20/3
22:40-11:50
2 stops70h 10m
R20 357
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Mon 2/2
17:15-5:40
3 stops51h 25m
Melbourne
Sun 15/2
16:55-11:50
2 stops51h 55m
R20 748
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Mon 2/2
10:40-21:25
1 stop25h 45m
Melbourne
Sun 15/2
19:25-9:25
1 stop47h 00m
R20 782
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Thu 30/4
13:00-22:10
1 stop25h 10m
Melbourne
Wed 3/6
15:45-11:30
1 stop27h 45m
R21 376
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Thu 29/1
17:15-11:50
2 stops57h 35m
R10 815
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Mon 26/1
17:15-20:55
2 stops42h 40m
R11 851
Cape TownMelbourne
CPT - MEL
CPTMEL
Cape Town Intl
Tue 27/1
6:05-23:55
3 stops56h 50m
R12 259
Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.
Deals found on 8/12
Showing 1-10 of 17 results
1
2
Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Melbourne
How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 71 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne (average of R13 464). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R20 001). 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 9 December 2025.
When flying from Cape Town to Melbourne, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Melbourne?
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 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?
Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 9 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways
from Cape Town to Melbourne. 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.
On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
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?
Airlines like Turkish Airlines and Qantas Airways fly from Cape Town to Melbourne in about 20h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 41h 55m. Cape Town and Melbourne are separated by a distance of 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 round-trip?
According to our current data, Qantas Airways (R13 612), Singapore Airlines (R13 814), and Turkish Airlines (R14 441) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Melbourne. Qantas Airways is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Melbourne one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 666. Users have also found prices from R8 198 and R9 295 on Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, respectively.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Melbourne?
Cape Town to Melbourne flights have a stopover in Johannesburg most of the time. Perth is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Cape Town to Melbourne. Dubai comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Cape Town to Melbourne flights.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg travellers tend to visit Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Planetarium, and Carlton Centre more than anywhere else. Travellers on a stopover Johannesburg can visit Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Planetarium, and Carlton Centre, by traveling 25,0 km, 21,6 km, and 20,5 km, respectively after landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo. Travellers can book a car hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo for about R455 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.
What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?
Dubai travellers tend to visit Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq more than any other attractions. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq, by traveling 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Dubai can hire a car from Dubai Intl for about R417 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Melbourne flights?
Cape Town to Melbourne flights have a stopover in Singapore least often. Cape Town to Melbourne 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?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne (average of R13 464). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R20 001). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Cape Town. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 9 December 2025.
Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 9 December 2025.
Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.
How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Melbourne?
Deals for Cape Town to Melbourne flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.
Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Melbourne?
Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.
Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Melbourne with no change fees?
Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.
Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne become cheaper?
Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
We value your privacy
Cheapflights and its partners wish to use cookies or similar technologies to store and/or access information on and about your device and process personal data such as your IP address, device identifiers etc., in order to improve your experience on the site, to analyse navigation, to offer and measure personalised advertising, and to facilitate sharing on social networks. We also allow the use of third-party cookies (including those from our advertising partners) on our sites.
By clicking 'Accept', you consent to your data being processed by 0 vendors on this web site for the purposes described in this notice. You can review the vendors and their individual processing purposes on the .
To review individual processing purposes and cookie categories, please click ’Select individual purposes’. You can review your choices and withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the ’Privacy Preferences’ link in the page side navigation.