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Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne from $1,104

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
23 Apr — 30 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 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,402

One-way from

$1,104

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,750
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 17/5-24/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 30m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 29/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 20m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($270 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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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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 18 April 2025.

Sat 17/511:20JNB - MEL
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/507:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,402
Sat 29/1119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 1/200:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,465
Sun 12/1011:20JNB - MEL
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 15/1115:35MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/4$1,480
Sat 29/1119:50JNB - MEL
2 stops29h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 2/216:10MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,608
Mon 2/618:35GRJ - MEL
2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/614:25MEL - GRJ
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,620
Wed 14/520:25CPT - MEL
2 stops41h 55mSouth African
Wed 21/517:45MEL - CPT
2 stops27h 40mSouth African
Deal found 17/4$1,644
Sun 1/607:00CPT - MEL
2 stops28h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 27/719:15MEL - CPT
2 stops35h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,711
Sun 1/614:20GRJ - MEL
2 stops19h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 8/618:05MEL - GRJ
2 stops51h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,780
Mon 5/520:25CPT - MEL
2 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/514:25MEL - CPT
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,818
Sun 1/607:00PLZ - MEL
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/606:00MEL - PLZ
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,824
Thu 25/910:55DUR - MEL
2 stops24h 25mQantas Airways
Fri 3/1006:30MEL - DUR
2 stops35h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,838
Mon 5/513:00CPT - MEL
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 19/515:15MEL - CPT
1 stop27h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,907

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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 18 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Melbourne that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/5

11:20-23:35

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 24/5

07:25-07:40

1 stop32h 15m

$1,402

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

11:20-12:15

1 stop39h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

15:35-07:40

1 stop25h 05m

$1,480

GeorgeMelbourne

GRJ - MEL

GRJMEL

George

Mon 2/6

18:35-22:15

2 stops43h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

14:25-18:00

2 stops35h 35m

$1,620

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

20:25-22:20

2 stops41h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

17:45-13:25

2 stops27h 40m

$1,644

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

07:00-19:05

2 stops28h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 27/7

19:15-22:50

2 stops35h 35m

$1,711

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

08:10-23:10

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

07:10-16:10

2 stops41h 00m

$1,740

GeorgeMelbourne

GRJ - MEL

GRJMEL

George

Sun 1/6

14:20-17:55

2 stops19h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 8/6

18:05-13:45

2 stops51h 40m

$1,780

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/5

20:25-22:15

2 stops41h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

14:25-14:35

2 stops32h 10m

$1,818

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Sun 1/6

07:00-17:55

2 stops26h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 8/6

06:00-15:05

2 stops41h 05m

$1,824

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 25/9

10:55-19:20

2 stops24h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 3/10

06:30-10:20

2 stops35h 50m

$1,838

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne 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 18 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 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 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 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, 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 18 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Melbourne, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

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

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

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

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

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
849 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

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
820 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

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
3,554 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

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 one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,104. South African flights start at $1,132 while deals on Cathay Pacific start at $1,283 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from South Africa to Melbourne are Cape Town Intl - Melbourne, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Melbourne and Johannesburg OR Tambo - Melbourne Avalon.

  • 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?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,177Average$1,730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,230Average$1,836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,277Average$1,563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,315Average$1,820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,407Average$1,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,515Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,138Average$2,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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