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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg from $1,327

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
10 Feb — 17 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Johannesburg are usually found in May or March, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 5 February 2025.

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$1,330

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,894
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  • 4/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 February 2025.

Mon 12/518:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Thu 5/613:45JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,327
Sun 1/606:00MEL - JNB
1 stop18h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 15/618:40JNB - MEL
1 stop15h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,483
Sun 9/218:15MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 24/209:55JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,510
Sun 26/1006:00MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1117:15JNB - MEL
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,594
Wed 5/200:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 16/211:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/2$1,725
Mon 3/323:30MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 10/313:20JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,785
Tue 4/216:55MEL - JNB
2 stops36h 55mEmirates
Sat 8/213:25JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 55mEmirates
Deal found 2/2$1,788
Thu 15/515:15MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 05mRwandAir
Wed 21/503:10JNB - MEL
2 stops36h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 2/2$2,021

Find flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 5 February 2025.

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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 4/3

06:55-06:10

1 stop32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

13:45-05:20

1 stop30h 35m

$1,330

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

06:00-16:10

1 stop18h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/6

18:40-18:35

1 stop15h 55m

$1,483

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

21:00-16:10

2 stops51h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

18:40-19:35

1 stop16h 55m

$1,690

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

10:30-07:40

2 stops30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

11:05-07:10

1 stop35h 05m

$1,753

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 18/3

03:25-10:25

2 stops40h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

22:20-06:25

1 stop23h 05m

$1,929

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

18:30-15:35

2 stops30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

09:35-23:45

3 stops29h 10m

$2,085

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

21:00-02:20

2 stops37h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

03:10-23:30

2 stops36h 20m

$2,175

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

12:05-22:00

2 stops42h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

23:55-06:55

3 stops46h 00m

$3,072

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 27/6

13:25-13:05

3 stops31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/7

14:30-08:10

3 stops33h 40m

$4,540

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 31 January 2025.

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg (average of $1,140). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 5 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,315 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,710 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
825 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg round-trip from $1,330. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from $1,510, and Qantas Airways, from $1,558. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg?

    Of the flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg that have stopovers, most of them stop in Sydney. Sydney is followed by Singapore in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Sydney?

    Sydney travellers tend to visit Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and Pyrmont Bridge more than anywhere else. Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets and Pyrmont Bridge are located about 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 8.0 km, respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Sydney can hire a car from Sydney Kingsford Smith for about $51 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Singapore?

    Most Singapore visitors opt to spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $179 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg flights?

    Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg flights have a stopover in Dubai least often.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Johannesburg 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 Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg (average of $1,140). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,237Average$1,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,305Average$2,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,533Average$1,860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,556Average$2,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,583Average$1,758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,733Average$2,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,779Average$2,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,818Average$2,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapest$1,841Average$2,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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