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 46% 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.

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

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

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 - 17:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

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15:10 - 17:20MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

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R20 338Qatar Airways

Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6

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

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22:30 - 11:35MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R21 019Emirates

Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6

10:40 - 21:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

18:25 - 9:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 069Singapore Airlines

Thu, Feb 18 - Mon, Apr 19

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

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22:30 - 11:35MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

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R21 102Emirates

Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6

10:40 - 21:35CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

49h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

5:55 - 9:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 30m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R24 193Singapore Airlines

Wed, Mar 31 - Thu, Apr 8

13:40 - 4:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

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17:55 - 16:45MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 50m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Dubai Intl

R24 193Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

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

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

18:05 - 14:35MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R25 306Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6

0:55 - 20:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

34h 50m2 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl

0:30 - 12:05MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

44h 35m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul

R25 937Turkish Airlines

Sat, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 24

17:15 - 20:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

42h 30m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi

22:35 - 12:05MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 30m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul

R30 224Turkish Airlines

Wed, Dec 16 - Wed, Dec 23

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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 208Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

19:25 - 17:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

37h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

43h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R19 274Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 23

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

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:00 - 10:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl

R21 468Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 23

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

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

18:05 - 12:40MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 999Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 23

8:50 - 23:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

29h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

23:40 - 22:20MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

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R22 232Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

6:05 - 23:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

32h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

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

43h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R24 110Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

14:00 - 23:15CPT Cape Town Intl-AVV Melbourne Avalon

24h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 - 22:50AVV Melbourne Avalon-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Johannesburg OR Tambo

R29 560Qantas Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

14:15 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

47h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Hong Kong Intl

21:00 - 11:40MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

47h 40m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R35 890Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

10:40 - 21:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

13:30 - 9:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 55m3 stops Perth Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R38 133Singapore Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 23

15:10 - 9:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

33h 15m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl

0:30 - 9:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 55m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R57 474Malaysia Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 17

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Jan 30

CPT13:40Cape Town Intl

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MEL23:20Melbourne

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CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

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R21 135

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Melbourne

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Nov 5

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

44h 15m

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MEL17:50Melbourne

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MEL23:40Melbourne

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CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

R19 208

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Nov 8

CPT19:25Cape Town Intl

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MEL17:50Melbourne

Nov 23

MEL23:40Melbourne

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CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

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CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

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0:55-20:45

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0:30-12:05

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22:35-12:05

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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 793 to R21 667.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R20 072.

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 R18 095, 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 344.

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 665 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 992 on momondo.

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Best price found	R9 837
Fastest flight time	24h 40m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Melbourne from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R9 837. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R20 072.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Melbourne takes 24h 40m

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 24h 40m.
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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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R14 176	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 467 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom R15 358	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 122 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom R16 800	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 66 reviews	Search South African flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R18 070	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 711 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R19 634	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 635 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R20 242	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 687 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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