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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne from R8 932

CPT — MEL
Oct 7 — Oct 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Melbourne

Sun 18/1016:35 -
2 stops56h 15m
Sun 25/1018:20 -
2 stops37h 40m
Deal found 2/9R16 473
Sun 18/1016:35 -
2 stops42h 40m
Sun 25/1018:20 -
2 stops37h 40m
Deal found 3/9R16 745
Thu 22/1013:15 -
1 stop24h 50m
Thu 29/1023:40 -
1 stop26h 45m
Deal found 6/9R17 751
Fri 23/1013:15 -
1 stop24h 50m
Thu 5/1123:40 -
1 stop26h 45m
Deal found 3/9R17 975
Sun 18/1019:30 -
1 stop42h 35m
Sun 25/1023:40 -
1 stop43h 50m
Deal found 3/9R18 151
Wed 21/1013:15 -
1 stop24h 50m
Sat 31/1023:40 -
1 stop26h 45m
Deal found 7/9R18 311
Thu 22/1016:35 -
2 stops55h 45m
Thu 29/1015:10 -
2 stops64h 50m
Deal found 6/9R18 982
Wed 21/1016:35 -
2 stops58h 40m
Sat 31/1015:10 -
2 stops64h 50m
Deal found 7/9R19 078
Tue 20/1013:15 -
1 stop43h 35m
Tue 27/1023:40 -
1 stop26h 45m
Deal found 5/9R19 557

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne

Round-trip from

R16 058

One-way from

R8 932

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R18 199
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 30/1-6/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 113h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 30/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R19 983 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 834 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

0:55-17:00

2 stops55h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 251

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/12

17:20-17:00

2 stops62h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 395

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

17:20-17:00

2 stops62h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 747

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

17:20-17:00

2 stops62h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 747
Fastest return journey

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 897

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/1

12:35-5:45

1 stop32h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 696

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/10

0:55-11:50

2 stops49h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 031

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/2

0:55-9:25

2 stops47h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 25/2

18:20-12:05

2 stops50h 45m

R17 512

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/2

19:25-17:50

1 stop37h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 25/2

17:10-10:30

1 stop26h 20m

R20 596

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

13:50-5:45

3 stops54h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 24/12

16:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

R23 999

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Melbourne

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne (average of R17 640). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of R21 730). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Melbourne?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to Melbourne flights typically cost between R17 208 and R22 976 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 058 on Turkish Airlines (Jan 30–Feb 6).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 73 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 598 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 598 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 598 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 598 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 598 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 475 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 598 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 734 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 598 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 Qatar Airways fly from Cape Town to Melbourne in about 37h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 05m. 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, Turkish Airlines (R13 126), Singapore Airlines (R14 423), and Qantas Airways (R14 769) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Melbourne. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 33% 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R9 092. Users have also found prices from R9 199 and R9 571 on Emirates and South African, 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.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Johannesburg?

    Johannesburg travellers tend to visit Gold Reef City, Nelson Mandela Square, and Carlton Centre more than anywhere else. Travellers on a stopover Johannesburg can visit Gold Reef City, Nelson Mandela Square, and Carlton Centre, by traveling 25,0 km, 18,3 km, and 20,5 km, respectively after landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo. Travellers can book a car hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo for about R616 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • 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.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne (average of R17 640). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of R21 730). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Cape Town to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 126AverageR16 497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 423AverageR21 187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR14 769AverageR18 146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 494AverageR17 689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 269AverageR20 264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 464AverageR21 321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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