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Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne Airport from $1,025

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
1 Jan — 8 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) 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 27 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,635

One-way from

$1,025
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 7/2-14/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
South African
  • South African
  • 10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 10m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 December 2024.

Sun 29/1221:45JNB - MEL
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/118:15MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12$1,963
Sun 29/1213:25JNB - MEL
2 stops35h 45mEmirates
Sat 18/103:25MEL - JNB
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Deal found 26/12$3,352
Fri 27/1212:35CPT - MEL
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 10/118:50MEL - CPT
2 stops31h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/12$3,590
Fri 27/1218:25CPT - MEL
1 stop43h 55mEmirates
Fri 10/122:30MEL - CPT
1 stop46h 10mEmirates
Deal found 26/12$3,855
Fri 27/1209:30CPT - MEL
2 stops37h 45mLufthansa
Fri 10/114:30MEL - CPT
2 stops50h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 27/12$4,875
Fri 27/1223:59CPT - MEL
3 stops45h 56mKLM
Fri 10/111:05MEL - CPT
2 stops43h 25mKLM
Deal found 26/12$6,756
Fri 27/1218:55CPT - MEL
2 stops29h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 9/100:30MEL - CPT
2 stops43h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 27/12$7,709
Sun 29/1223:55JNB - MEL
3 stops46h 00mKLM
Sun 19/107:00MEL - JNB
3 stops48h 00mKLM
Deal found 26/12$12,342

Find flights from South Africa to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Melbourne 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 27 December 2024.

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

17:15-18:35

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

06:30-14:45

1 stop17h 15m

$1,635

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 10/2

11:15-19:05

2 stops22h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

06:00-18:55

2 stops21h 55m

$1,663

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

13:20-23:45

1 stop25h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 9/4

15:15-16:10

1 stop32h 55m

$1,683

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

16:50-23:45

2 stops45h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 24/2

23:30-02:20

2 stops35h 50m

$1,735

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Sun 9/2

12:40-17:35

2 stops19h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 16/2

06:00-20:00

2 stops23h 00m

$1,741

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

13:45-21:35

2 stops22h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 9/4

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

$1,752

GeorgeMelbourne

GRJ - MEL

GRJMEL

George

Sun 9/2

18:45-17:35

2 stops37h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 16/2

06:00-13:45

2 stops40h 45m

$1,847

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

09:55-16:55

1 stop22h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 24/2

18:00-08:35

2 stops47h 35m

$1,873

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/2

20:20-21:55

2 stops40h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

18:50-09:20

2 stops23h 30m

$1,882

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/5

13:00-23:30

1 stop26h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 18/6

15:15-14:35

2 stops31h 20m

$1,919

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Melbourne

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 ZA to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 December 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, 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 July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 27 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Melbourne, such as Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,390 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
3,390 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,390 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
1,326 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,390 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.8
Good
1,344 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,390 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.8
Good
63 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,390 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.5
Good
3,775 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,390 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Melbourne. 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 to fly from South Africa to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Melbourne Airport are South African ($1,025), Turkish Airlines ($1,078), and Emirates ($1,268).

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Melbourne Airport?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Melbourne?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Melbourne

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,241Average$1,886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,316Average$1,834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,340Average$1,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,453Average$1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,573Average$2,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,673Average$2,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,920Average$2,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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