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Find cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne starting at $557.

Book one-way or return flights from Cape Town to Melbourne from as little as $557. Choose from the popular airlines below and book your flight today!

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Find cheap airlines flights from Cape Town to Melbourne

View airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Melbourne. Compare prices, find the option that best suits your travel needs, and enjoy a comfortable journey with a trusted airline.

Qatar Airways
From $557
Flysafair
From $566
Turkish Airlines
From $609
South African Airlink
From $620
Cathay Pacific
From $646
Ethiopian Airlines
From $655
FlexFlight
From $704
Singapore Airlines
From $713
Emirates
From $735
Air Mauritius
From $799
ANA airlines

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Find cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne by different airports

Discover different routes, airlines, and transfers and find the best alternative flights for your journey from Cape Town to Melbourne.

  • Cheapest
    Qatar Airways
    CPT
    13:00
    26h 30m
    1 transfer
    MEL
    23:30
    Cape Town International Airport - Melbourne Airport
    Wed, May 8Qatar Airways
    $557
  • South African Airlink
    CPT
    14:00
    24h 50m
    2 transfer
    AVV
    22:50
    Cape Town International Airport - Avalon Airport
    Fri, May 24South African Airlink
    $655
  • South African Airlink
    CPT
    14:00
    24h 50m
    2 transfer
    AVV
    22:50
    Cape Town International Airport - Avalon Airport
    Fri, May 24South African Airlink
    $655
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Cape Town (CPT) to Melbourne (MEL) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Melbourne (MEL) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $1,282.
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Melbourne?

    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50km. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by taxi.

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Cape Town to Melbourne Flight Information

Cheapest nonstop flight price

$556

Off-season for travel

March

Peak season for travel

January

Flight distance

10,303.58km

Popular airline

Flysafair