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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne from R8 481

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MEL
Apr 21 — Apr 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 22 March 2026.

Wed 1/413:15
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 14/420:55
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop28h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/3R18 423
Wed 1/413:15
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sat 4/423:45
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop26h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/3R18 916
Mon 4/513:00
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/515:45
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/3R19 052
Tue 5/513:00
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 12/515:45
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/3R19 086
Wed 3/616:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops63h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 7/623:30
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops44h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/3R19 222
Thu 14/513:00
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 27/515:45
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/3R19 358
Thu 14/517:25
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops20h 55m
South African
Wed 27/517:45
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops27h 40m
South African
Deal found 19/3R19 426
Mon 4/517:25
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops22h 20m
South African
Mon 11/518:45
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops23h 40m
South African
Deal found 20/3R19 460
Mon 4/513:00
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/515:45
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/3R19 579

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 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 423

One-way from

R8 481

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R18 882
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/4-14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R25 802 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 977 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 22 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/6

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

23:30-11:50

2 stops44h 20m

R19 341

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

13:00-22:05

1 stop25h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

15:45-11:30

1 stop27h 45m

R19 630
Fastest return journey

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

13:00-22:05

1 stop25h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

16:10-11:30

1 stop27h 20m

R20 972

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

9:00-19:10

2 stops26h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

20:30-14:35

2 stops50h 05m

R21 584

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/4

13:15-23:05

1 stop24h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

20:55-11:30

1 stop46h 35m

R22 706

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

6:05-16:50

2 stops25h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

17:20-12:40

2 stops27h 20m

R22 757

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

13:15-23:05

1 stop24h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

12:00-11:30

2 stops31h 30m

R22 893

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

13:15-23:05

1 stop24h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 18/4

6:00-11:30

2 stops37h 30m

R23 250

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/6

13:15-5:30

1 stop32h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

5:15-16:40

1 stop43h 25m

R24 252
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

R8 481

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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

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 13 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 85 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 749). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 681). 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.

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 22 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 483 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 483 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 483 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 483 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 006 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 483 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
South African
7,5
Good
58 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 483 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 733 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 483 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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, Qatar Airways, and Qantas Airways fly from Cape Town to Melbourne in about 25h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 38h 10m. 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, Singapore Airlines (R13 827), Turkish Airlines (R13 962), and Qantas Airways (R15 709) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Melbourne. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 30% 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 674. Users have also found prices from R7 905 and R9 448 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. Dubai is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Cape Town to Melbourne. Doha 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, Carlton Centre, and Alexander Theatre more than anywhere else. Travellers on a stopover Johannesburg can visit Gold Reef City, Carlton Centre, and Alexander Theatre, by traveling 25,0 km, 20,5 km, and 21,1 km, respectively after landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo. Travellers can book a car hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo for about R629 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 LEGOLAND Dubai. Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai are located about 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 51,6 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne (average of R13 749). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 681). 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 827AverageR20 432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 962AverageR17 529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR15 709AverageR19 116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 945AverageR21 943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR17 994AverageR19 976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 959AverageR24 537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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