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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne from R9 428

CPT — MEL
Sep 21 — Sep 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Melbourne

Mon 7/1217:20 -
2 stops62h 40m
Tue 2/218:20 -
2 stops50h 45m
Deal found 19/8R14 847
Mon 7/1217:20 -
2 stops62h 40m
Mon 1/218:20 -
2 stops50h 45m
Deal found 19/8R15 152
Fri 27/1117:20 -
2 stops62h 40m
Sat 27/218:20 -
2 stops50h 45m
Deal found 17/8R15 488
Mon 7/1217:20 -
2 stops62h 40m
Fri 5/218:20 -
2 stops37h 40m
Deal found 19/8R15 649
Sat 28/1117:20 -
2 stops62h 40m
Sat 27/218:20 -
2 stops50h 45m
Deal found 17/8R16 066
Tue 8/120:55 -
2 stops55h 05m
Sun 7/218:20 -
2 stops37h 40m
Deal found 19/8R16 210
Tue 8/120:55 -
2 stops55h 05m
Mon 1/218:20 -
2 stops37h 40m
Deal found 19/8R16 514
Mon 21/1217:20 -
2 stops62h 40m
Sun 17/118:20 -
2 stops37h 40m
Deal found 20/8R16 643
Mon 7/1217:20 -
2 stops62h 40m
Thu 4/218:20 -
2 stops50h 45m
Deal found 19/8R16 835
Tue 8/120:55 -
2 stops55h 05m
Fri 5/218:20 -
2 stops37h 40m
Deal found 19/8R16 995
Fri 4/916:35 -
2 stops42h 40m
Fri 6/1118:20 -
2 stops37h 40m
Deal found 19/8R17 268
Fri 4/916:35 -
2 stops53h 00m
Fri 6/1118:20 -
2 stops37h 40m
Deal found 18/8R17 332

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne

Round-trip from

R14 847

One-way from

R9 428

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R20 827
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 7/12-2/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 113h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 8/12
  • 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 (R18 649 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 435 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

0:55-17:00

2 stops55h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 4/2

18:20-12:05

2 stops50h 45m

R18 198

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

16:35-9:50

2 stops56h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 7/12

0:30-12:05

2 stops44h 35m

R21 453

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

13:15-22:05

1 stop24h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

23:40-10:30

1 stop43h 50m

R21 645

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

16:35-20:00

2 stops43h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

18:20-23:00

2 stops37h 40m

R22 190
Fastest return journey

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

13:15-22:05

1 stop24h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 10/10

17:10-10:15

1 stop26h 05m

R23 104

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

19:30-12:35

2 stops33h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

23:45-10:15

1 stop43h 30m

R23 601

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

18:25-5:30

1 stop27h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 10/10

13:05-16:40

2 stops36h 35m

R24 627

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

13:15-18:20

2 stops45h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

6:15-11:30

1 stop38h 15m

R25 862

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/12

18:30-6:25

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 14/1

16:55-18:00

2 stops34h 05m

R26 519

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/12

12:35-5:45

1 stop32h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 2/1

16:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

R27 818

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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 701). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R21 389). 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 460 and R23 297 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 847 on Turkish Airlines (Dec 7–Feb 2).

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
1 585 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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
1 585 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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
3 657 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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
7,6
Good
63 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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
7,4
Good
3 735 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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
4 481 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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 24h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 30h 15m. 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 172), Singapore Airlines (R14 172), and Qantas Airways (R14 820) 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 Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 457. Users have also found prices from R9 188 and R9 231 on Qatar Airways and Emirates, 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. Dubai 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 R669 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, or Gold Souq. Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and Gold Souq are located about 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl.

  • 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 Perth 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne (average of R17 701). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R21 389). 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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Alternative routes for Cape Town to Melbourne

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Top 6 airlines flying from Cape Town to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 172AverageR16 554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 172AverageR20 416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR14 820AverageR17 803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 551AverageR17 751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 329AverageR20 341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 532AverageR21 627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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