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Cheap flights Cape Town — Melbourne

Cape Town (CPT, ZA) Melbourne (MEL, AU)
from $639 10 314 km ~12h 38m 4 flights found 3 airlines cheapest on Wednesday
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How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $639 on 18.11.2026
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Prices found for 4 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
18 Nov 2026, Wed
South African Airways SA 372
21:25
CPT Cape Town International Airport
20:30
MEL Tullamarine Airport
23h 5m 2 stops
Biletix
$639
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01 Dec 2026, Tue
LIFT Airline GE 110
07:30
CPT Cape Town International Airport
07:15
MEL Tullamarine Airport
23h 45m 2 stops
Trip.com
$653
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16 Nov 2026, Mon
Airlink 4Z 926
07:05
CPT Cape Town International Airport
06:15
MEL Tullamarine Airport
23h 10m 2 stops
Biletix
$654
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10 Jan 2027, Sun
Airlink 4Z 926
07:05
CPT Cape Town International Airport
06:15
MEL Tullamarine Airport
23h 10m 2 stops
City.Travel
$959
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Route characteristics
Distance
10 314 km
Flight time
12h 38m
Time difference
+9h
Minimum price
from $639 (18.11.2026)
Average price
$726
Maximum price
$959
Cheapest day
Wednesday
Departure airports (1)
CPT Cape Town International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
MEL Tullamarine Airport
Airlines (3)
SA South African Airways GE LIFT Airline 4Z Airlink
Agencies (3)
Biletix Trip.com City.Travel
Prices by day of week
Monday
$654
avg $654
Tuesday
$653
avg $653
Wednesday
$639
avg $639
Cheapest
Sunday
$959
avg $959
Price trend by month
November 2026
from $639
avg $647
2 flights
December 2026
from $653
avg $653
1 flights
January 2027
from $959
avg $959
1 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 3
South African Airways
South African Airways
1 flights · 1 days
$639
LIFT Airline
LIFT Airline
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$653
Airlink
Airlink
2 flights · 2 days
$654
Where to buy tickets 3
Biletix
2 tickets · 2 days
from $639
Trip.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $653
City.Travel
1 tickets · 1 days
from $959
Airports

From — Cape Town (1)

  • CPT Cape Town International Airport

To — Melbourne (1)

  • MEL Tullamarine Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Cape Town — Melbourne
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Melbourne?
Approximate flight time — 12h 38m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Cape Town to Melbourne?
The straight-line distance — 10 314 km.
How much do flights from Cape Town to Melbourne cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $639 on 18.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $726. Range: $639 — $959.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Melbourne?
The difference — +9h.
From which airports does Cape Town operate flights?
From Cape Town: CPT (Cape Town International Airport).
To which airports in Melbourne do flights arrive?
To Melbourne: MEL (Tullamarine Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 3 airlines: South African Airways, LIFT Airline, Airlink.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Wednesday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Cape Town — Melbourne

Flights Cape Town — Melbourne is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 10 314 km. Flight time 12h 38m. Time difference +9h.

From Cape Town (CPT) flights depart from 1 airport: CPT. To Melbourne (MEL) — 1 arrival airport: MEL.

3 airlines operate on this route: South African Airways, LIFT Airline, Airlink.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $639 (18.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $726, ranging from $639 to $959. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Wednesday.

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