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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa from $964

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
27 Nov — 4 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to South Africa (ZA0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 November 2024.

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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 22 November 2024.

Fri 22/1122:30MEL - DUR
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/218:40DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11$2,460
Fri 22/1116:55MEL - DUR
2 stops33h 15mEmirates
Tue 11/211:15DUR - MEL
3 stops48h 20mEmirates
Deal found 21/11$2,569
Fri 6/1215:10MEL - CPT
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/1213:50CPT - MEL
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11$2,612
Sun 24/1123:30MEL - CPT
2 stops32h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 7/1212:35CPT - MEL
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/11$2,894
Sun 24/1122:30MEL - CPT
1 stop46h 10mEmirates
Sat 7/1218:25CPT - MEL
1 stop27h 00mEmirates
Deal found 22/11$2,971
Wed 25/1220:15MEL - JNB
2 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/1220:35JNB - MEL
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11$3,023
Wed 25/1211:00MEL - JNB
1 stop36h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 29/1217:15JNB - MEL
1 stop17h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/11$3,217
Tue 24/1203:25MEL - JNB
2 stops26h 25mEmirates
Sun 29/1218:50JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 35mEmirates
Deal found 21/11$3,599
Fri 13/1206:00MEL - CPT
2 stops25h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 6/109:20CPT - MEL
2 stops24h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/11$5,054
Wed 11/1216:55MEL - CPT
2 stops70h 35mAir France
Tue 31/1200:35CPT - MEL
2 stops44h 35mAir France
Deal found 21/11$5,193

Find flights from Melbourne to South Africa within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to South Africa 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 686,349 searches. Data last updated 22 November 2024.

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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 19/1

13:00-08:35

2 stops28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/2

09:55-23:35

2 stops28h 40m

$1,823

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 4/2

18:50-04:40

1 stop18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/3

20:35-21:55

1 stop16h 20m

$1,826

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

23:30-14:20

2 stops47h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

03:10-18:25

2 stops54h 15m

$1,843

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 31/3

00:35-06:10

1 stop38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/4

13:45-04:20

1 stop30h 35m

$1,846

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 15/2

23:30-15:20

1 stop24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

08:50-18:25

1 stop24h 35m

$1,857

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

23:30-10:35

2 stops44h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 19/3

06:30-23:45

2 stops32h 15m

$1,886

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 20/4

05:00-08:35

1 stop35h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

09:55-08:00

2 stops38h 05m

$1,894

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 16/1

06:15-16:35

1 stop43h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/1

18:50-06:25

1 stop26h 35m

$1,935

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

18:25-10:20

2 stops23h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 2/9

07:00-20:35

2 stops29h 35m

$1,964

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 10/4

18:25-09:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/4

10:40-20:35

2 stops49h 55m

$2,063

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa (average of $1,115). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,587). 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 22 November 2024.

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

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 22 November 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Emirates and Qantas Airways 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
3,484 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,484 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
1,339 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.

Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
879 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
818 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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

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 Airport to South Africa one-way?

    $1,145 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on RwandAir and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $1,200 and $1,272, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa (average of $1,115). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,587). 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 686,349 searches. Data last updated 22 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,324Average$1,834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,445Average$1,988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,468Average$1,795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,486Average$2,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,517Average$2,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,548Average$2,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,645Average$2,835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,733Average$2,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,737Average$2,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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