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Cheap flights from Melbourne to South Africa from $939

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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,625

One-way from

$939

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,942
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/5-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 05m total
  • Melbourne to South Africa
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16/5
  • 16/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 45m total
  • Melbourne to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($435 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($128 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 Melbourne to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2025.

Thu 13/1100:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 30/1113:45JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,595
Thu 15/505:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 25/509:50JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,625
Fri 9/512:05MEL - JNB
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,663
Mon 12/519:45MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 30mSouth African
Sun 25/520:55JNB - MEL
1 stop30h 40mSouth African
Deal found 17/4$1,752
Tue 6/512:05MEL - DUR
3 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/512:05DUR - MEL
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,859
Tue 2/915:15MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 05mRwandAir
Wed 17/903:10JNB - MEL
2 stops36h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 17/4$1,871
Thu 13/1100:35MEL - CPT
2 stops41h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sat 29/1110:40CPT - MEL
2 stops34h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,904
Tue 2/906:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 18/918:45JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,933
Tue 20/512:05MEL - CPT
3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/509:25CPT - MEL
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,961
Mon 28/422:55MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 20mEmirates
Thu 8/519:10JNB - MEL
1 stop42h 40mEmirates
Deal found 17/4$1,977
Tue 20/518:15MEL - CPT
2 stops48h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 27/513:00CPT - MEL
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,986
Sun 28/906:00MEL - JNB
1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 5/1018:45JNB - MEL
1 stop15h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$2,025

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

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Return

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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

05:00-08:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

09:50-15:35

1 stop21h 45m

$1,625

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

12:05-13:05

2 stops33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

$1,663

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

19:45-05:15

1 stop17h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

20:55-11:35

1 stop30h 40m

$1,752

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

05:55-09:25

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/6

10:40-07:25

2 stops36h 45m

$1,915

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 2/9

06:00-16:15

1 stop18h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

18:45-20:15

1 stop17h 30m

$1,933

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

12:05-22:30

3 stops42h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

09:25-23:10

2 stops29h 45m

$1,961

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 28/4

22:55-16:15

1 stop25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

19:10-21:50

1 stop42h 40m

$1,977

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

18:15-10:50

2 stops48h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

13:00-23:10

1 stop26h 10m

$1,986

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

14:25-19:50

2 stops37h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 31/5

12:05-23:10

2 stops27h 05m

$2,002

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 28/9

06:00-16:15

1 stop18h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

18:45-19:05

1 stop15h 20m

$2,025

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to South Africa

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa (average of $1,108). Flying from Melbourne to South Africa 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to South Africa. 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.

When flying from Melbourne to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 18 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM from Melbourne to South Africa. You can also see how each airline stacks up 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

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,329 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
820 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
849 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $988. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to South Africa for a low price.

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

    While some choose either Melbourne Avalon - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Melbourne - Cape Town Intl, Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from Melbourne to South Africa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa (average of $1,108). Flying from Melbourne to South Africa 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Melbourne to South Africa

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to South Africa. 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 18 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,177Average$1,736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,276Average$2,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,423Average$2,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,482Average$2,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,487Average$1,816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,547Average$2,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,572Average$2,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,710Average$2,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,777Average$2,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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