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

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Cape Town Intl to Melbourne

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

South African, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from Cape Town according to our data. South African is the first choice among our users, with 59% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 5 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 refresh daily.

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

As of January 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Melbourne.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Melbourne.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$728 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Melbourne in 2026

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,712 to $2,046. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,343.

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17:15 - 21:20

CPT

MEL

43h 05m

2 stops

18:20 - 11:50

MEL

CPT

50h 30m

2 stops

$1,343Turkish Airlines

Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

17:15 - 21:20

CPT

MEL

43h 05m

2 stops

18:20 - 11:50

MEL

CPT

50h 30m

2 stops

$1,359Turkish Airlines

Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

17:15 - 20:55

CPT

MEL

42h 40m

2 stops

18:20 - 11:50

MEL

CPT

50h 30m

2 stops

$1,429Turkish Airlines

Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

17:15 - 21:20

CPT

MEL

43h 05m

2 stops

18:20 - 11:50

MEL

CPT

50h 30m

2 stops

$1,488Turkish Airlines

Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

12:35 - 23:20

CPT

MEL

25h 45m

1 stop

16:10 - 10:20

MEL

CPT

27h 10m

1 stop

$1,597Qatar Airways

Sat, 14 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar

12:35 - 23:20

CPT

MEL

25h 45m

1 stop

16:10 - 10:30

MEL

CPT

27h 20m

1 stop

$1,603Qatar Airways

Sun, 22 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar

16:35 - 19:40

CPT

MEL

43h 05m

2 stops

23:30 - 11:50

MEL

CPT

44h 20m

2 stops

$1,658Turkish Airlines

Thu, 16 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul

12:35 - 05:45

CPT

MEL

32h 10m

1 stop

16:10 - 17:30

MEL

CPT

34h 20m

1 stop

$1,659Qatar Airways

Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

12:35 - 05:45

CPT

MEL

32h 10m

1 stop

16:10 - 17:30

MEL

CPT

34h 20m

1 stop

$1,661Qatar Airways

Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

12:35 - 05:45

CPT

MEL

32h 10m

1 stop

23:40 - 17:30

MEL

CPT

26h 50m

1 stop

$1,667Qatar Airways

Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Melbourne

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Cape Town to Melbourne flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

9 Mar

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

43h 05m

2 stops

MEL21:20Melbourne

16 Mar

MEL18:20Melbourne

50h 30m

2 stops

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

$1,343

Turkish Airlines

9 Mar

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

43h 05m

2 stops

MEL21:20Melbourne

16 Mar

MEL18:20Melbourne

50h 30m

2 stops

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

$1,359

Turkish Airlines

17 Mar

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

57h 35m

2 stops

MEL11:50Melbourne

16 Apr

MEL17:20Melbourne

50h 30m

2 stops

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

$1,423

Emirates flights from Cape Town to Melbourne

Our best Emirates deals on Cape Town to Melbourne flight tickets

Emirates

17 Apr

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

32h 15m

1 stop

MEL05:30Melbourne

7 May

MEL22:55Melbourne

44h 35m

1 stop

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

$2,077

Emirates

15 Mar

CPT18:30Cape Town Intl

43h 55m

1 stop

MEL23:25Melbourne

19 Mar

MEL22:30Melbourne

46h 10m

1 stop

CPT11:40Cape Town Intl

$2,084

Emirates

17 Apr

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

32h 15m

1 stop

MEL05:30Melbourne

7 May

MEL12:05Melbourne

31h 25m

2 stops

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

$2,085

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Return

Price

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

17:15-21:20

2 stops43h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

18:20-11:50

2 stops50h 30m

$1,343

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

17:15-21:20

2 stops43h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

18:20-11:50

2 stops50h 30m

$1,359

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

17:15-20:55

2 stops42h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

18:20-11:50

2 stops50h 30m

$1,429

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

17:15-21:20

2 stops43h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

18:20-11:50

2 stops50h 30m

$1,488

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/3

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 29/3

16:10-10:20

1 stop27h 10m

$1,597

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

16:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

$1,603

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/7

16:35-19:40

2 stops43h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 27/7

23:30-11:50

2 stops44h 20m

$1,658

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

12:35-05:45

1 stop32h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

16:10-17:30

1 stop34h 20m

$1,659

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

12:35-05:45

1 stop32h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

16:10-17:30

1 stop34h 20m

$1,661

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

12:35-05:45

1 stop32h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

23:40-17:30

1 stop26h 50m

$1,667

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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?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,546. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of May, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,554.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,679 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 $1,480 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	43h 05m
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The fastest flight from Cape Town to Melbourne takes 43h 05m

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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How far is Cape Town Intl to Melbourne by plane?
The distance between Cape Town Intl and Melbourne is about 10306.0 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 43h 05m.
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 refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Melbourne?
As of January 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Melbourne.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Melbourne?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Melbourne.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Melbourne

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Cape Town to Melbourne with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,106	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 975 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,135	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,436 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,223	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,206 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,473	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,510	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 52 reviews	Search South African flights

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