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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport from £457

CPT — MEL
8 Dec — 15 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Melbourne

Fri 13/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 45m
Tue 17/1123:40 -
1 stop26h 45m
Deal found 6/11£1,003
Fri 13/1109:55 -
2 stops28h 55m
Tue 17/1120:10 -
2 stops35h 40m
Deal found 7/11£1,061
Thu 19/1106:05 -
2 stops25h 40m
Fri 4/1218:05 -
2 stops30h 20m
Deal found 8/11£1,108

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne

Round-trip from

£1,026

One-way from

£457

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£922
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 1/5-27/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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14/11-31/12
  • 14/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£33 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

06:05-16:45

2 stops25h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£457

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/12

06:45-16:05

3 stops48h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£643

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/2

12:35-17:50

1 stop44h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£690

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/12

15:10-07:15

3 stops31h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£705

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/12

15:10-07:15

3 stops31h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£705

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/12

17:15-11:50

2 stops57h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£710

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/1

13:40-10:15

2 stops35h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£818

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/5

14:15-19:10

2 stops20h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 27/5

06:00-22:50

2 stops24h 50m

£1,026

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

06:05-16:45

2 stops25h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 4/12

18:05-15:25

2 stops30h 20m

£1,108

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/1

00:55-05:40

3 stops43h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£1,134

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport (average of £815). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £999). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between £848 and £976 in May.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £1,026 on Multiple Airlines (1 May–27 May).

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne?

    Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 0 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?

    Emirates can get you from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in just under 29h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Cape Town and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 6398 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport (average of £815). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £999). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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