CPT - MEL

R8 469 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Melbourne

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 15/9. 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
R18 398
Typical prices: R22 183-R18 500
Qatar Airways
Mon 20/4Mon 27/4
CPT - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R8 469
Typical prices: R10 506-R15 683
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/9
CPT - MEL • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from R18 398 (return)
Best reviews • 8,2 score
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Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and Melbourne. You’ll need at least 2 connections.
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Cheapest • Avg R21 652 (return)
Shortest trip • 24h 40m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 9% price drop
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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.
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne

Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 22:05
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MEL
25h 05m
1 stop
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15:45 - 11:30
MEL
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CPT
27h 45m
1 stop
R18 398Qatar Airways
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15
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13:00 - 22:05
CPT
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MEL
25h 05m
1 stop
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15:45 - 11:30
MEL
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CPT
27h 45m
1 stop
R18 568Qatar Airways
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
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13:00 - 22:05
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MEL
25h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
15:45 - 11:30
MEL
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CPT
27h 45m
1 stop
R18 721Qatar Airways
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 22:05
CPT
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MEL
25h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
15:45 - 11:30
MEL
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CPT
27h 45m
1 stop
R19 060Qatar Airways
Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25
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16:35 - 19:40
CPT
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MEL
43h 05m
2 stops
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13:25 - 11:50
MEL
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CPT
54h 25m
2 stops
R19 162Turkish Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 16:50
CPT
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MEL
43h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
15:45 - 11:30
MEL
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CPT
27h 45m
1 stop
R19 196Qatar Airways
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 22:05
CPT
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MEL
25h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
15:45 - 11:30
MEL
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CPT
27h 45m
1 stop
R19 315Qatar Airways
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 22:05
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MEL
25h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
15:45 - 11:30
MEL
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CPT
27h 45m
1 stop
R19 603Qatar Airways
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 15:50
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MEL
25h 50m
2 stops
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17:20 - 10:25
MEL
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CPT
49h 05m
2 stops
R19 722Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
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13:50 - 15:50
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MEL
42h 00m
2 stops
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17:20 - 21:15
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35h 55m
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R19 909Multiple Airlines
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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 April.

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 R18 110 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R23 167 and R22 302 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% 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 seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR8 469
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (16% 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport was R8 469 for a one-way ticket and R18 398 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, South African or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne are South African and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of R19 916 and an overall rating of 7,6, South African is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R21 924 and an overall rating of 7,4.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1484 reviews
8,0Entertainment
8,0Comfort
8,6Crew
8,3Boarding
7,8Food
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I loved the full Taylor Swift selection but felt that the other selections were limited, didn’t span the popular music eras nor a wide enough range of music genres. BUT the seat and bed were GREAT (it was wide, long enough, had great storage, firm enough to uphold body postural comfort). Outstanding crew and really great food - gourmet innovative dim sum breakfast so different from the boring standard fare offered by many other business class products.

10,0 ExcellentEirene, Mar 2026
SIN - MEL
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I loved the full Taylor Swift selection but felt that the other selections were limited, didn’t span the popular music eras nor a wide enough range of music genres. BUT the seat and bed were GREAT (it was wide, long enough, had great storage, firm enough to uphold body postural comfort). Outstanding crew and really great food - gourmet innovative dim sum breakfast so different from the boring standard fare offered by many other business class products.

Overall the airline tried to give excellent service. The wheelchair service was bad at SFO. My baggage was also delayed but I thank them for taking the trouble to find it and deliver it to my home.

I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

Overall were very good and I was satisfied w/ all the food and services.

The flight arrived on time. 2×2 seating meant no one needed to sit in the middle. This was a connectibf flight from Singapore and required going to 3 counters in different levels to check a golf bag

The flight crew was phenominal! We couldn't have asked for any better. They were experienced professionals.

The crew was very courteous and professional. the flight is relatively clean and comfortable.

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

Seat did not recline at all, wi-FI did not work at all. Those are both very unfortunate for a 14 hour flight. Crew and food was of course very nice as always.

The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

The plane was old so the entertainment system was difficult to operate. The crew did advise earlier. The plane was landed and parked away from the gates, which added 20+ mins to the overall arrival

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

Bathrooms were amazing and first class seat was very comfortable. Food was edible but not up to the standards of other first class meals on other airlines. But Caviar was amazing! So much caviar. Dom Perignon 2015 was room temperature. It would have been amazing if it was chilled down a bit more. Slippers were amazing and amenity kit requested was beautiful. Requested Pajamas never came so can’t tell you how nice they were. Loved the design of the seat and personal storage. Suite was much smaller than other airline’s first class and tv screen was tiny and remote difficult to use. I probably wouldn’t pay for this flight again.

Had to do shuttle bus both times during the transfer. It was waaay longer than acceptable. These 777s need a refurbishment really badly. Emirates and Dubai Airport used to be top notch. Now overcrowded and outdated.

I take emirates because of direct flights Otherwise no Cabin crew niot friendly and never friendly across the airlines Planes old inside not renewd .. this is not an issue The issue is the poor service

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

Boarded almost 48 hrs later after a scheduling change on my initial flight that was not communicated either by kayak of SAA.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

This was the worst flight I’ve been on. Getting on the plane where is was 30 degrees outside was hotter on board cabin must’ve been 33 degrees. This is a health hazard. They cannot be doing this to save on fuel. People could die from this!!. Fans and a/c was, off entertainment was off. Poor excuse given. Crew made the excuse that the system didn’t have enough power. They basically were operating on one engine to save on jet fuel till 3 hours later on cruising altitude and they then started the second engine. And finally the cabin was cooled. On a 7hour red eye flight this made it so uncomfortable and impossible to sleep.

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Well my expórtenle with Qantas it wasn’t that good KLM from Bs Aires was delay Santiago Chile Qantas QF 028 was still in the airport but the crew didn’t opened the door for me soo I lost my fly And I stuck in the airport 13 hrs waiting for next fly by Latam Arline My question is can I have my money back for business class

It was ok, the additional baggage charges were a bit excessive given winter is a time for skiing. To have to pay $600 extra for skis was tantamount to robbery. Airlines should consider sporting goods as baggage. Likewise, they should consider increasing the number of bags allowed on international flights to known ski destinations.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Flight departed punctually on time. Unfortunately it seems because the destination airport is a secondary airport the airline sees it fit to operate a plane with lower comfort and offerings. There was no inflight entertainment, wifi or let alone a screen to at least track flight status for remaining flight time.

In the business class it was everything wonderful. However in the economy is a hell. BTW. When I asked to search for tickets, I ordered business and I was offered options with economy, that was not clear in the order, so I could've acted faster to rectify it.

All great, because I was given a seat with extra legroom on this part of my trip.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

It never happened. Me flight from Doha to São Paulo was lated and the time of waiting for the luggage arrives when we arrived in São Paulo was about 1 hour and half. So it took a lot of time just waiting the luggage of flight that was already late, consequently we lost the flight to Recife with Latam Airlines and had to go to the Qatar office to arrange another flight to us to Recife, that one with Azul Airlines. It was more 4 hours waiting to this other flight to knows that this other flight was delayed too, total of 5 hours more at the airport to waiting to go home :/

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

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