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

$1,247 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Virgin Australia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $1,336 and $1,520, respectively. Find deals

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

The most popular route from Melbourne Airport to South Africa is Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo. You may also consider Melbourne - Cape Town Intl or Melbourne - Durban King Shaka Intl.

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

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa are Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Etihad Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 37 days in advance to save up to 10% 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 37 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 Melbourne Airport to South Africa 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $2,087, or $2,183 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Melbourne Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $2,141 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,405. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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.

$2,137+ Flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa

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Round-trip from	$1,791
One-way from	$1,247

Qatar Airways
12/2-26/2
2 total stops
50h 30m total
Melbourne to South Africa

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Virgin Australia
23/2
1 total stop
26h 20m total
Melbourne to South Africa

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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 24 December 2024.

Tue 24/1221:00MEL - CPT

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/120:20CPT - MEL

2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/12$2,874

Tue 24/1222:30MEL - CPT

1 stop27h 15mEmirates

Thu 30/113:40CPT - MEL

1 stop31h 45mEmirates

Deal found 23/12$3,449

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Wed 12/223:30MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways

Wed 26/213:20JNB - MEL

1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 23/12$1,791

Fri 21/206:55MEL - JNB

1 stop32h 15mSingapore Airlines

Sun 2/313:45JNB - MEL

1 stop33h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 23/12$1,828

Tue 21/117:10MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 10mRwandAir

Mon 17/203:10JNB - MEL

2 stops35h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 23/12$1,836

Thu 23/118:15MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways

Wed 12/210:00JNB - MEL

1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 23/12$1,837

Sun 23/219:45MEL - JNB

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/320:35JNB - MEL

1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/12$1,853

Tue 4/222:30MEL - JNB

1 stop27h 05mEmirates

Tue 11/213:25JNB - MEL

1 stop32h 00mEmirates

Deal found 23/12$1,882

Thu 6/206:00MEL - DUR

2 stops21h 55mQantas Airways

Thu 13/211:15DUR - MEL

2 stops21h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/12$1,928

Mon 24/215:35MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 05mCathay Pacific

Fri 7/311:05JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 23/12$2,007

Sat 8/220:15MEL - JNB

2 stops44h 25mAir China

Fri 9/510:10JNB - MEL

2 stops44h 25mAir China

Deal found 23/12$2,028

Wed 19/222:40MEL - JNB

2 stops45h 05mTurkish Airlines

Mon 3/319:05JNB - MEL

2 stops40h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/12$2,272

Wed 19/216:55MEL - CPT

2 stops46h 15mKLM

Thu 6/323:20CPT - MEL

3 stops51h 30mKLM

Deal found 23/12$3,079

Mon 17/217:10MEL - CPT

1 stop26h 30mQatar Airways

Fri 28/218:10CPT - MEL

2 stops44h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/12$1,901

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Wed 1/106:00MEL - CPT

2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/120:20CPT - MEL

2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/12$3,221

Wed 1/122:30MEL - CPT

1 stop46h 10mEmirates

Sat 11/113:40CPT - MEL

2 stops55h 00mEmirates

Deal found 23/12$4,266

Sat 11/106:30MEL - JNB

1 stop17h 15mQantas Airways

Sun 26/117:15JNB - MEL

1 stop15h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/12$2,570

Mon 20/106:00MEL - CPT

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 25/112:15CPT - MEL

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/12$2,128

Tue 21/117:10MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 10mRwandAir

Mon 17/203:10JNB - MEL

2 stops35h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 23/12$1,836

Tue 21/106:15MEL - DUR

2 stops45h 40mEmirates

Tue 28/119:10DUR - MEL

2 stops40h 25mEmirates

Deal found 23/12$2,509

Tue 21/106:15MEL - DUR

2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 28/119:10DUR - MEL

2 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/12$2,538

Wed 22/103:25MEL - JNB

2 stops26h 25mEmirates

Wed 12/218:50JNB - MEL

1 stop43h 30mEmirates

Deal found 23/12$1,890

Thu 23/118:15MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways

Wed 12/210:00JNB - MEL

1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 23/12$1,837

Thu 23/121:00MEL - CPT

2 stops34h 50mQantas Airways

Thu 30/109:20CPT - MEL

2 stops25h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/12$2,327

Thu 23/106:15MEL - CPT

1 stop38h 25mEmirates

Thu 30/118:25CPT - MEL

1 stop27h 00mEmirates

Deal found 23/12$2,351

Thu 30/117:10MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways

Thu 8/513:35JNB - MEL

1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 23/12$1,813

One-way flights from Melbourne to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 24 December 2024.

Sun 23/217:10MEL - CPT

1 stop26h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 23/12$1,247

Sun 23/216:40MEL - CPT

2 stops25h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 23/12$1,336

Sun 23/220:25MEL - CPT

3 stops32h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/12$1,520

Sat 22/203:25MEL - CPT

2 stops65h 15mEmirates

Deal found 23/12$1,604

Sun 29/1221:30MEL - CPT

3 stops58h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/12$1,743

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 30/3

06:55-06:10

1 stop32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/4

13:45-09:50

1 stop36h 05m

$1,789

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

23:30-15:35

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/2

13:20-23:45

1 stop25h 25m

$1,791

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 21/1

17:10-14:20

2 stops30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

03:10-23:45

2 stops35h 35m

$1,836

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 23/1

18:15-08:35

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/2

10:00-16:55

1 stop21h 55m

$1,837

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 23/2

19:45-04:40

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/3

20:35-21:55

1 stop16h 20m

$1,853

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 4/2

22:30-16:35

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/2

13:25-06:25

1 stop32h 00m

$1,882

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

19:25-09:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/2

10:40-08:15

2 stops36h 35m

$1,903

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 6/2

06:00-18:55

2 stops21h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 13/2

11:15-17:35

2 stops21h 20m

$1,928

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

17:10-10:40

1 stop26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/2

19:10-23:45

1 stop43h 35m

$1,928

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 24/2

06:30-14:45

1 stop17h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

17:15-17:35

1 stop15h 20m

$1,951

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to South Africa

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa (average of $1,164). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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?

When flying from Melbourne Airport 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

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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines from Melbourne to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,392 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,392 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,392 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,330 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,392 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,346 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,392 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

453 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,392 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways

7.5

Good

3,789 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,392 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to South Africa one-way?
$1,247 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Virgin Australia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $1,336 and $1,520, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?
The most popular route from Melbourne Airport to South Africa is Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo. You may also consider Melbourne - Cape Town Intl or Melbourne - Durban King Shaka Intl.
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 Airport to South Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa (average of $1,164). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,300	Average$2,173	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,363	Average$1,895	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,524	Average$1,886	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,550	Average$2,123	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,576	Average$2,120	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,630	Average$2,172	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,715	Average$2,933	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,808	Average$2,403	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
RwandAir	Cheapest$1,811	Average$2,436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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