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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne from R9 837

CPT — MEL
Dec 4 — Dec 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Melbourne

Thu 5/1112:35 -
1 stop44h 15m
Wed 18/1123:40 -
1 stop43h 50m
Deal found 3/11R19 208
Sun 8/1119:25 -
1 stop37h 25m
Mon 23/1123:40 -
1 stop43h 50m
Deal found 1/11R19 274
Tue 1/1212:35 -
1 stop25h 45m
Tue 8/1217:10 -
1 stop33h 15m
Deal found 1/11R21 667
Sun 8/116:05 -
2 stops25h 40m
Mon 23/1118:05 -
2 stops27h 35m
Deal found 1/11R21 999
Thu 5/118:50 -
2 stops29h 30m
Wed 18/1123:40 -
2 stops31h 40m
Deal found 3/11R22 232
Tue 1/1218:30 -
2 stops52h 20m
Tue 8/126:15 -
1 stop38h 20m
Deal found 1/11R22 714
Tue 1/1213:40 -
2 stops29h 50m
Tue 8/1217:55 -
2 stops31h 50m
Deal found 1/11R24 193
Sat 31/1020:00 -
1 stop42h 20m
Wed 4/116:15 -
1 stop44h 45m
Deal found 31/10R24 625
Sat 31/1014:00 -
2 stops66h 50m
Wed 4/1123:40 -
1 stop43h 50m
Deal found 31/10R25 057
Thu 5/1114:00 -
2 stops24h 15m
Wed 18/116:00 -
2 stops25h 50m
Deal found 3/11R29 560
Thu 24/1214:00 -
2 stops24h 15m
Thu 7/16:00 -
2 stops22h 55m
Deal found 30/10R40 609
Sat 31/1014:00 -
2 stops21h 20m
Wed 4/116:00 -
2 stops25h 50m
Deal found 31/10R41 839

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne

Round-trip from

R20 072

One-way from

R9 837

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R20 471
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/2-19/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 78h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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26/11-31/12
  • 26/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R16 372 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 288 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

20:25-16:45

2 stops35h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 837
Fastest return journey

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

6:05-16:45

2 stops25h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 684

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/1

12:35-17:50

1 stop44h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 376

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

15:20-5:10

2 stops28h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 442

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/1

6:00-5:40

3 stops38h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 556

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - AVV Melbourne Avalon

CPTAVV

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

12:35-7:55

2 stops34h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 572

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

R14 605

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - AVV Melbourne Avalon

CPTAVV

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/1

19:25-7:55

2 stops51h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 888

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - AVV Melbourne Avalon

CPTAVV

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/1

13:40-7:55

2 stops33h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R17 580

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - AVV Melbourne Avalon

CPTAVV

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/1

6:05-23:15

3 stops32h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R19 989

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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.
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne (average of R18 095). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 166). 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 typical for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to Melbourne flights typically cost between R18 793 and R21 667 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R20 072 on Qatar Airways (Feb 18–Apr 19).

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 76 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 Emirates,South African, 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 684 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 684 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 684 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
South African
7,7
Good
66 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 684 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 122 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 684 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 712 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 684 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 466 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 684 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 Emirates and Qantas Airways fly from Cape Town to Melbourne in about 24h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 10m. Cape Town and Melbourne are separated by a distance of 10245 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 (R14 176), Qantas Airways (R15 358), and South African (R16 800) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Melbourne. Turkish Airlines 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R9 455. Users have also found prices from R10 328 and R10 523 on South African and Qantas 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.

  • 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 R386 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 Perth 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne (average of R18 095). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 166). 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 AirlinesCheapestR14 176AverageR17 156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR15 358AverageR18 305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 800AverageR18 093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 070AverageR21 051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR19 634AverageR22 754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 242AverageR22 170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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