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Cheapest return fare
$1,359
Typical prices: $1,542-$1,838
Turkish Airlines
Sun 22/11Thu 26/11
CPT - MEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$862
Typical prices: $923-$1,321
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/9
CPT - MEL • 1 stop
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Turkish Airlines
Cheapest • from $1,359 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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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 $1,906 (return)
Dubai (DXB)
Shortest trip • 24h 40m (one-way)
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 7% compared to booking last minute.
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May
Cheapest • 10% price drop
December
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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

Sun, 22 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 17:00
CPT
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MEL
62h 40m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:20 - 12:05
MEL
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CPT
50h 45m
2 stops
$1,359Turkish Airlines
Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 18 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:55 - 11:15
CPT
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MEL
49h 20m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:20 - 23:00
MEL
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CPT
37h 40m
2 stops
$1,435Turkish Airlines
Mon, 21 Dec - Fri, 15 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 17:00
CPT
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MEL
62h 40m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:20 - 23:00
MEL
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CPT
37h 40m
2 stops
$1,518Turkish Airlines
Mon, 30 Nov - Sun, 31 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:55 - 11:15
CPT
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MEL
49h 20m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:20 - 23:00
MEL
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CPT
37h 40m
2 stops
$1,535Turkish Airlines
Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 19 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:55 - 20:45
CPT
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MEL
58h 50m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:20 - 12:05
MEL
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CPT
50h 45m
2 stops
$1,578Turkish Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 22:05
CPT
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MEL
24h 50m
1 stop
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22:45 - 17:30
MEL
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CPT
26h 45m
1 stop
$1,589Qatar Airways
Tue, 8 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 22:05
CPT
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MEL
24h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 17:30
MEL
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CPT
26h 45m
1 stop
$1,595Qatar Airways
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 22:05
CPT
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MEL
24h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 10:15
MEL
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CPT
26h 05m
1 stop
$1,601Qatar Airways
Mon, 30 Nov - Thu, 31 Dec
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20:00 - 23:20
CPT
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MEL
42h 20m
1 stop
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06:15 - 18:00
MEL
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CPT
44h 45m
1 stop
$1,878Emirates
Mon, 21 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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13:15 - 05:30
CPT
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MEL
32h 15m
1 stop
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21:15 - 11:30
MEL
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CPT
46h 15m
1 stop
$1,987Emirates
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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 November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Melbourne Airport from Cape Town usually cost between $1,611 and $1,912 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,359 on Turkish Airlines (22 Nov–26 Nov).

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 $1,578 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,927 and $1,921 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% 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

$868
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (9% 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 $868 for a one-way ticket and $1,359 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to Melbourne?

    Cape Town and Melbourne are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Cape Town from Cape Town Intl and will be arriving at Melbourne.

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

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

  • 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 airline 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3640 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.4Crew
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
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The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

10.0 ExcellentJames, Jan 2026
WLG - SYD
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The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

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.

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

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Always my favourite airline. On time, lovely staff, clean comfortable seats. Well done

Premium economy on Emirate A380 is simply the best non-business class product. In fact its probably better than many business class if the seat isnt lying flat. The food and service is close to perfect!

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cape Town (CPT)
Melbourne (MEL)