What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Melbourne?

Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Melbourne

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and South African are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from Cape Town according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Melbourne?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Melbourne are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Melbourne?

The number of operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Melbourne is 6 as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Melbourne?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Melbourne.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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12:35 - 5:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

32h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:10 - 17:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R19 516Qatar Airways

Sat, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 27

19:30 - 16:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

37h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:10 - 17:20MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R19 615Qatar Airways

Wed, Apr 14 - Wed, May 5

6:00 - 16:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

17:20 - 9:15MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

47h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R20 522Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 16 - Thu, Apr 22

13:40 - 23:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

6:15 - 16:45MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

R20 950Emirates

Sun, Nov 22 - Mon, Dec 7

10:40 - 4:40CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

34h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

23:35 - 9:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 50m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R20 983Singapore Airlines

Sat, May 1 - Sat, May 8

13:40 - 6:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:15 - 11:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

R21 692Emirates

Tue, Mar 16 - Thu, Apr 22

14:00 - 19:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

21h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:35 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Johannesburg OR Tambo

R22 022Qantas Airways

Mon, May 3 - Wed, May 19

14:00 - 20:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

22h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:35 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Johannesburg OR Tambo

R22 203Qantas Airways

Sat, May 1 - Thu, May 27

10:40 - 11:00CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

40h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

9:15 - 9:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R22 285Singapore Airlines

Wed, Apr 14 - Wed, May 5

6:05 - 16:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18:05 - 13:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R22 500Multiple Airlines

Sat, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 27

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12:35 - 23:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:10 - 10:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R18 906Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 25

12:35 - 17:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

44h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

23:40 - 10:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R19 055Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 25

12:35 - 5:40CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

32h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

7:45 - 10:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 45m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Doha Hamad Intl

R20 241Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 25

12:35 - 17:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

44h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:05 - 14:10MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

53h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R23 044Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 25

9:55 - 23:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

28h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Perth

20:10 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Johannesburg OR Tambo

R23 357Qantas Airways

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

9:55 - 23:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

28h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Perth

20:10 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Johannesburg OR Tambo

R23 571Qantas Airways

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

13:40 - 6:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

6:15 - 16:45MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

R24 708Emirates

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Dec 14

18:30 - 23:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

43h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

6:15 - 11:35MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R24 725Emirates

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Dec 14

17:15 - 11:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

57h 35m2 stops Istanbul Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

22:35 - 23:00MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul

R27 164Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Dec 14

10:40 - 23:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

27h 40m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi Adelaide

19:25 - 9:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R38 785Singapore Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Dec 14

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Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Melbourne

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Qatar Airways

Nov 12

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

25h 45m

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MEL23:20Melbourne

Nov 25

MEL17:10Melbourne

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Nov 12

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

44h 15m

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MEL17:50Melbourne

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MEL23:40Melbourne

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R19 055

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Feb 20

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

32h 10m

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MEL5:45Melbourne

Feb 27

MEL17:10Melbourne

33h 15m

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CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

R19 516

Emirates flights from Cape Town to Melbourne

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Nov 22

CPT13:40Cape Town Intl

24h 40m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

Dec 7

MEL6:15Melbourne

43h 30m

1 stop

CPT16:45Cape Town Intl

R20 950

Emirates

Mar 16

CPT13:40Cape Town Intl

31h 45m

1 stop

MEL6:25Melbourne

Apr 22

MEL21:15Melbourne

46h 15m

1 stop

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

R21 692

Emirates

Dec 24

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

42h 20m

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MEL23:20Melbourne

Dec 31

MEL22:30Melbourne

46h 05m

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CPT11:35Cape Town Intl

R22 664

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R20 983

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R21 692

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CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

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Sat 1/5

14:00-20:05

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Thu 27/5

6:35-22:50

2 stops24h 15m

R22 203

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/4

10:40-11:00

2 stops40h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 5/5

9:15-9:25

2 stops32h 10m

R22 285

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

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Sat 20/2

6:05-16:45

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Melbourne

Sat 27/2

18:05-13:25

2 stops28h 20m

R22 500

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to Melbourne

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Melbourne?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R18 675 to R21 494.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R19 516.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest month to fly to Melbourne from Cape Town is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around R17 950, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of September, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R18 181.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around R20 500 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from Cape Town for as low as R18 840 on momondo.

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Best price found	R10 071
Fastest flight time	32h 10m
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The best one-way flight to Melbourne from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R10 071. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R19 516.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Melbourne takes 32h 10m

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Melbourne. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to Melbourne.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Melbourne

How far is Cape Town Intl to Melbourne by plane?
There are 10306,0 km between Cape Town Intl and Melbourne. By plane, this route typically takes 32h 10m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Melbourne?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Melbourne are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Melbourne?
The number of operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Melbourne is 6 as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Melbourne?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Melbourne.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Melbourne

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R14 063	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 467 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom R15 236	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 123 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom R16 665	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 66 reviews	Search South African flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 926	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 706 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R19 477	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 633 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R20 146	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 695 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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