CPT - MEL

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Cheapest return fare
R14 481
Typical prices: R17 981-R21 288
Turkish Airlines
Mon 1/2Mon 22/2
CPT - MEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R9 408
Typical prices: R9 440-R11 912
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/2
CPT - MEL • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and Melbourne. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Top stopover airports
Doha (DOH)
Cheapest • Avg R20 472 (return)
Dubai (DXB)
Shortest trip • 24h 40m (one-way)
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When to book
6 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 10% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 10% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Melbourne (CPT-MEL)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
62h 40m2 stops Istanbul Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:20 - 23:00MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
37h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul
R14 481Turkish Airlines
Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
62h 40m2 stops Istanbul Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:20 - 12:05MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
50h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul
R15 460Turkish Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 10:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
55h 55m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 23:00MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
37h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul
R18 045Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Thu, Jan 28
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 23:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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17:10 - 17:25MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R18 061Qatar Airways
Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Apr 8
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 23:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 10:15MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R18 061Qatar Airways
Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Apr 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
0:55 - 10:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
48h 20m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi
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23:30 - 11:50MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
44h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul
R19 281Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
South African Logo
12:20 - 23:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
26h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Perth
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20:45 - 16:45MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 00m2 stops Perth Johannesburg OR Tambo
R22 107South African
Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18
South African Logo
20:25 - 22:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
40h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Perth
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20:45 - 17:30MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 45m2 stops Perth Johannesburg OR Tambo
R23 054South African
Sun, Feb 21 - Thu, Feb 25
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 18:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
37h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
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23:55 - 16:45MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
R24 001Emirates
Sun, Feb 21 - Thu, Feb 25
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 23:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
24h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
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16:55 - 16:45MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 50m2 stops Singapore Changi Dubai Intl
R24 049Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Melbourne Airport from Cape Town usually cost between R17 306 and R23 808 in February.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R14 481 on Turkish Airlines (Feb 1–Feb 22).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport is May, where tickets cost R17 724 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R21 416 and R21 336 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low season

July

Cheapest flight

R9 408
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Cape Town to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Cape Town to Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport was R9 408 for a one-way ticket and R14 481 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Melbourne?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and Melbourne, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne, Qatar Airways or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne are Qatar Airways and Emirates. With an average price for the route of R20 367 and an overall rating of 7,4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R21 597 and an overall rating of 8,1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cape Town (CPT)
Melbourne (MEL)