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Flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town to Melbourne? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Melbourne.Rs159,223 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Feb.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs159,223, select.
Melbourne.Rs160,174 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 May.One-way flight with Safair.Outbound indirect flight with Safair, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 8 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs160,174, select.
Melbourne.Rs161,900 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Nov.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs161,900, select.
Melbourne.Rs161,957 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs161,957, select.
Melbourne.Rs165,599 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Jun.One-way flight with Safair.Outbound indirect flight with Safair, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 13 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs165,599, select.
Melbourne.Rs184,359 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Jan.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs184,359, select.
Melbourne.Rs188,637 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jul.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs188,637, select.
Melbourne.Rs193,869 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Oct.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs193,869, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Melbourne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Melbourne flights are currently cheapest in February.
Apr
from Rs218,680
May
from Rs160,174
Jun
from Rs165,599
Jul
from Rs188,637
Aug
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Sep
from Rs194,247
Oct
from Rs193,869
Nov
from Rs161,900
Dec
from Rs210,133
Jan
from Rs184,359
Feb
from Rs159,223
Mar
from Rs161,957

Alternative Cape Town to Melbourne routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Cape Town to Melbourne? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Cape Town to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs159,223
Cheapest month to flyFebruary

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Melbourne is Rs306,699. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cape Town to Melbourne. But we found flights with one or more stops from Rs306,699.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Cape Town to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Melbourne is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from Cape Town Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from Rs306,699.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Melbourne on Tuesday, 10 February 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cape Town Airport and Melbourne. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 15°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Singapore Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Melbourne: what you need to know

  • Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. Operating on the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is 9 hours ahead of Cape Town.

  • For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from CPT to Melbourne.

  • Flying during a popular month such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Stopovers offer the opportunity to visit a new place or just take a break during your journey. When searching for a flight from CPT to Melbourne, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to browse all potential stops. Hamad International Airport (DOH) is a great option.

  • You will need an e-visa for Australia if you have a passport from South Africa and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Melbourne, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.

  • To get to CPT from central Cape Town, it'll take around 21 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Catching an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Melbourne? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near CPT:

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Melbourne

  • Rs159,223 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Melbourne. A return flight starts at Rs306,699. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CPT to Melbourne if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Melbourne throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.

  • Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll notify you straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time looking for flight tickets from CPT to Melbourne every day.

  • Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Melbourne, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is about 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.

  • Travelling by public transport takes about 42 minutes.

  • Reserve a hotel near MEL if you're catching a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Melbourne. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Following your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 51 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • Public transport will get you there in about 2 hours and 4 minutes.

  • There are some comfortable places to lay your head just a short drive from AVV. Get into relaxation mode at Little River Bed and Breakfast after your flight from CPT to Melbourne.

Best time to go to Melbourne

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Melbourne. To skip the crowds, head for Melbourne in April when it's quieter.

  • Book your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Melbourne for January to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.

  • Search for cheap flights from CPT to Melbourne in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.

More about Melbourne

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