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Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Melbourne (MEL)

CPT — MEL
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Melbourne are usually found in May or August, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,267
Provider with most accurate pricing for Cape Town Intl-Melbourne flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($172 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to Melbourne in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cape Town-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 21 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport (average of $798). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,202). 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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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Melbourne?

    Located just 9.7 mi from the city center, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Melbourne from Cape Town. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 0 different airlines.

  • 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 vacation 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport (average of $798). Flying from Cape Town to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,202). 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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