What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Melbourne one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $894. Turkish Airlines flights start at $1,037 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $1,096 one-way. Find deals

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

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Melbourne?

When booking a flight from South Africa to Melbourne, you may want to consider flying on Cathay Pacific, Emirates or Etihad Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 55 days in advance to save up to 22% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 55 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from South Africa to Melbourne 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,936, or $2,004 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Melbourne?

November is one of the best times of the year to fly to Melbourne from South Africa. Prices for November average $1,853 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,282. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a November flight can save you 17% on your journey compared to booking in December

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.

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

17:15-19:35

1 stop17h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

06:00-14:45

1 stop17h 45m

$1,718

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/1

20:35-23:30

1 stop17h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

17:55-04:40

1 stop19h 45m

$1,720

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

17:15-20:20

1 stop18h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 7/3

06:00-14:45

1 stop17h 45m

$1,746

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

16:50-23:45

2 stops45h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

23:30-14:20

2 stops47h 50m

$1,818

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/1

11:05-23:00

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

19:00-07:40

2 stops45h 40m

$1,918

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

13:45-18:10

1 stop19h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

00:35-06:10

1 stop38h 35m

$1,929

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 4/2

08:05-07:10

2 stops38h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 15/2

15:35-18:05

2 stops35h 30m

$2,018

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/12

20:35-06:20

1 stop24h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 19/1

19:55-04:40

1 stop17h 45m

$2,039

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/1

13:25-05:40

2 stops31h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 9/2

22:30-16:35

1 stop27h 05m

$2,131

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/2

10:40-18:10

1 stop22h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

19:25-09:25

1 stop23h 00m

$2,161

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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne

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Sun 24/1108:50JNB - MEL

1 stop29h 55mQatar Airways

Thu 30/117:10MEL - JNB

1 stop30h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/11$1,746

Sun 24/1117:15JNB - AVV

1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways

Thu 30/106:00AVV - JNB

1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 19/11$1,975

Sun 24/1122:20JNB - MEL

1 stop23h 05mEmirates

Sat 30/1103:25MEL - JNB

2 stops50h 25mEmirates

Deal found 20/11$2,004

Sun 29/1220:35JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/119:55MEL - JNB

1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/11$2,039

Sun 24/1111:05JNB - MEL

1 stop35h 05mCathay Pacific

Wed 29/100:45MEL - JNB

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/11$2,061

Tue 26/1112:35CPT - MEL

1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways

Tue 3/1218:10MEL - CPT

2 stops32h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/11$2,107

Wed 20/1103:10JNB - MEL

2 stops54h 15mRwandAir

Thu 9/117:10MEL - JNB

2 stops42h 10mRwandAir

Deal found 20/11$2,204

Tue 26/1106:50CPT - MEL

2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/1217:10MEL - CPT

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/11$2,477

Tue 26/1110:40CPT - MEL

2 stops36h 35mSingapore Airlines

Mon 2/1200:35MEL - CPT

2 stops41h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/11$2,829

Thu 19/1218:25CPT - MEL

1 stop27h 00mEmirates

Wed 22/103:25MEL - CPT

2 stops41h 15mEmirates

Deal found 20/11$2,839

Thu 21/1114:00JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 25mSingapore Airlines

Thu 9/119:25MEL - JNB

1 stop43h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/11$3,085

Sun 1/1212:35CPT - MEL

2 stops35h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 12/115:10MEL - CPT

3 stops31h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 20/11$5,240

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Fri 7/217:15JNB - MEL

1 stop17h 20mQantas Airways

Fri 7/306:00MEL - JNB

1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/11$1,718

Tue 28/120:35JNB - MEL

1 stop17h 55mSouth African

Wed 12/217:55MEL - JNB

1 stop19h 45mSouth African

Deal found 19/11$1,720

Fri 7/216:50JNB - MEL

2 stops45h 55mRwandAir

Fri 7/323:30MEL - JNB

2 stops47h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 20/11$1,818

Tue 28/111:05JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Wed 12/219:00MEL - JNB

2 stops45h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/11$1,918

Fri 7/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop19h 25mSingapore Airlines

Thu 6/300:35MEL - JNB

1 stop38h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/11$1,929

Tue 4/208:05DUR - MEL

2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 15/215:35MEL - DUR

2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/11$2,018

Mon 20/113:25JNB - MEL

2 stops31h 15mEmirates

Sun 9/222:30MEL - JNB

1 stop27h 05mEmirates

Deal found 20/11$2,131

Mon 13/109:55JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways

Sun 9/218:15MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 20/11$2,167

Mon 13/119:05JNB - MEL

2 stops40h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 5/222:40MEL - JNB

2 stops45h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/11$2,317

Tue 14/113:10JNB - MEL

2 stops19h 45mAir Mauritius

Wed 5/207:15MEL - JNB

2 stops37h 10mAir Mauritius

Deal found 20/11$2,459

Sun 1/1212:35CPT - MEL

2 stops32h 45mQatar Airways

Sun 12/123:30MEL - CPT

1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/11$3,150

Fri 7/217:15JNB - AVV

1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways

Fri 7/306:00AVV - JNB

1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/11$1,746

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Wed 20/1103:10JNB - MEL

2 stops54h 15mRwandAir

Thu 9/117:10MEL - JNB

2 stops42h 10mRwandAir

Deal found 20/11$2,204

Thu 21/1113:25JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 55mEmirates

Sat 30/1103:25MEL - JNB

2 stops46h 10mEmirates

Deal found 20/11$1,995

Thu 21/1114:00JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 25mSingapore Airlines

Thu 9/119:25MEL - JNB

1 stop43h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/11$3,085

Sun 24/1108:50JNB - MEL

1 stop29h 55mQatar Airways

Thu 30/117:10MEL - JNB

1 stop30h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/11$1,746

Sun 24/1117:15JNB - AVV

1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways

Thu 30/106:00AVV - JNB

1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 19/11$1,975

Sun 24/1111:05JNB - MEL

1 stop35h 05mCathay Pacific

Wed 29/100:45MEL - JNB

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/11$2,061

Tue 26/1112:35CPT - MEL

1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways

Tue 3/1218:10MEL - CPT

2 stops32h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/11$2,107

Tue 26/1106:50CPT - MEL

2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/1217:10MEL - CPT

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/11$2,477

Tue 26/1110:40CPT - MEL

2 stops36h 35mSingapore Airlines

Mon 2/1200:35MEL - CPT

2 stops41h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/11$2,829

Sun 1/1220:35JNB - MEL

1 stop16h 20mSouth African

Sun 29/1218:50MEL - JNB

1 stop18h 50mSouth African

Deal found 20/11$2,191

Sun 1/1213:25JNB - MEL

1 stop32h 00mEmirates

Sat 28/1203:25MEL - JNB

2 stops46h 10mEmirates

Deal found 20/11$2,502

Sun 1/1214:15JNB - MEL

3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 29/1206:15MEL - JNB

3 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/11$2,761

One-way flights from South Africa to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

Fri 6/1209:55JNB - MEL

2 stops39h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 20/11$894

Fri 6/1209:55JNB - MEL

3 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/11$924

Thu 26/1217:15CPT - MEL

1 stop42h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/11$1,037

Fri 6/1209:55JNB - AVV

2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/11$1,069

Fri 6/1208:50JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/11$1,096

Tue 26/1112:35CPT - MEL

1 stop44h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/11$1,296

Thu 26/1214:40CPT - MEL

2 stops23h 50mSouth African

Deal found 20/11$1,520

Tue 26/1110:40CPT - MEL

2 stops36h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/11$1,560

Thu 5/1203:10JNB - MEL

2 stops59h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 20/11$1,737

Wed 8/106:40CPT - MEL

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/11$1,743

Fri 6/1211:05JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 20/11$1,843

Tue 7/100:35CPT - MEL

2 stops44h 35mAir France

Deal found 20/11$4,780

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?

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?

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

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

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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Melbourne, such as Qantas Airways, South African and Singapore Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,486 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,486 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,486 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,336 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,486 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qantas Airways

7.6

Good

820 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,486 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

878 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,486 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways

7.5

Good

3,831 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,486 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Melbourne one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $894. Turkish Airlines flights start at $1,037 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $1,096 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Melbourne?
The most popular flight routes from South Africa to Melbourne are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Melbourne, Cape Town Intl - 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,187	Average$1,808	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,259	Average$1,831	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,283	Average$1,561	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,390	Average$1,598	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,482	Average$2,048	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,602	Average$1,979	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,846	Average$2,212	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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