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Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne Airport from $696

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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 16 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,306

One-way from

$696

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,755
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 8/5-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 10m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 15m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($272 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 16 April 2025.

Thu 8/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 10/507:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4$1,306
Thu 8/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/511:05MEL - JNB
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,412
Tue 2/1212:45JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 8/1217:10MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,421
Fri 16/509:50JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Sat 31/507:30MEL - JNB
2 stops56h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,459
Tue 2/1219:50JNB - MEL
1 stop30h 00mSingapore Airlines
Tue 30/1216:40MEL - JNB
1 stop34h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,637
Fri 16/513:00CPT - MEL
1 stop43h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 2/618:15MEL - CPT
2 stops48h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,665
Fri 16/507:00CPT - MEL
2 stops27h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 1/606:00MEL - CPT
2 stops24h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,706
Sat 31/507:00PLZ - MEL
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/607:25MEL - PLZ
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,760
Tue 6/507:00CPT - MEL
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/514:25MEL - CPT
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,764
Fri 18/416:50JNB - MEL
2 stops46h 20mRwandAir
Mon 21/422:45MEL - JNB
2 stops47h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 15/4$1,944
Thu 1/515:20DUR - MEL
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/521:00MEL - DUR
2 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$2,024
Thu 1/518:40DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 50mEmirates
Sat 31/505:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 20mEmirates
Deal found 15/4$2,100

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

07:25-07:40

1 stop32h 15m

$1,306

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

11:20-05:55

1 stop34h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

11:05-07:40

2 stops28h 35m

$1,412

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

09:50-15:35

1 stop21h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

07:30-08:20

2 stops56h 50m

$1,459

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/5

13:00-16:50

1 stop43h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

18:15-10:50

2 stops48h 35m

$1,665

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/5

07:00-18:35

2 stops27h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 6/6

06:30-22:50

2 stops24h 20m

$1,704

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

08:10-16:50

1 stop24h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

15:15-16:10

1 stop32h 55m

$1,723

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/5

07:00-22:15

2 stops31h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 30/5

14:25-12:40

2 stops30h 15m

$1,764

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Thu 29/5

07:00-05:55

2 stops38h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 5/6

14:25-15:05

2 stops32h 40m

$1,766

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 1/5

15:20-19:20

2 stops20h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

21:00-10:20

2 stops45h 20m

$2,024

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 1/5

18:40-05:30

1 stop26h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

05:15-16:35

1 stop43h 20m

$2,100

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Melbourne Airport

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 16 April 2025.

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 16 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Melbourne, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
846 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,553 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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 Qatar Airways ($696), Cathay Pacific ($704), and Singapore Airlines ($979).

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

    Most travellers choose Cape Town Intl - Melbourne, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Melbourne or Durban King Shaka Intl - Melbourne when deciding on the best route 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.

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  • 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,180Average$1,734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,233Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,281Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,318Average$1,825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,411Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,519Average$1,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,143Average$2,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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