CPT - MEL

R9 675 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Melbourne – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne departing on 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
R14 424
Typical prices: R17 444-R20 787
Turkish Airlines
Thu 19/11Thu 26/11
CPT - MEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R9 675
Typical prices: R10 208-R14 924
Qatar Airways
Sun 13/9
CPT - MEL • 1 stop
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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Doha (DOH)
Cheapest • Avg R20 282 (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 6% 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)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
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
R14 424Turkish 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
R16 071Turkish Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Nov 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 8:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
56h 15m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 23:00MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
37h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul
R17 299Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Nov 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 8:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
56h 15m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 23:00MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
37h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul
R17 379Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 22:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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22:45 - 17:30MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R18 171Qatar Airways
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 22:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 10:15MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R18 171Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1
Qantas Airways Logo
14:00 - 18:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
20h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Sydney Kingsford Smith
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20:00 - 12:40MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
48h 40m2 stops Perth Johannesburg OR Tambo
R22 306Qantas Airways
Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4
South African Logo
11:05 - 5:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
34h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Perth
South African Logo
20:45 - 11:40MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 55m2 stops Perth Johannesburg OR Tambo
R22 806South African
Mon, Aug 24 - Fri, Oct 2
South African Logo
19:35 - 19:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
40h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Perth
South African Logo
18:45 - 17:30MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
30h 45m2 stops Perth Johannesburg OR Tambo
R23 000South African
Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10
Qantas Airways Logo
9:00 - 18:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
24h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways Logo
10:20 - 22:50MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 30m2 stops Perth Johannesburg OR Tambo
R23 178Qantas Airways
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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?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport departing in January.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Melbourne Airport from Cape Town usually cost between R17 767 and R21 918 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R16 071 on Turkish Airlines (Jan 30–Feb 6).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport is May, where tickets cost R17 832 (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 546 and R21 530 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

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 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low season

July

Cheapest flight

R9 675
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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 675 for a one-way ticket and R16 071 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 South African?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne are Qatar Airways and South African. With an average price for the route of R20 488 and an overall rating of 7,4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. South African is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R18 054 and an overall rating of 7,6.

  • 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.

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cape Town (CPT)
Melbourne (MEL)