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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa from $1,036

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 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
19 Mar — 26 Mar1
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 14 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,520

One-way from

$1,036

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,811
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/6-15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 40m total
  • Melbourne to South Africa
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RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 26/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 05m total
  • Melbourne to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($452 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($144 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 14 March 2025.

Sun 1/605:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 15/609:50JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/3$1,520
Mon 19/518:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 2/613:45JNB - MEL
1 stop37h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/3$1,572
Thu 29/505:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/609:50JNB - MEL
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,633
Fri 14/1100:35MEL - CPT
2 stops41h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sat 28/210:40CPT - MEL
2 stops34h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/3$1,698
Wed 11/605:55MEL - DUR
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/610:55DUR - MEL
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,828
Wed 21/515:15MEL - JNB
1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 3/613:55JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/3$1,834
Wed 19/306:15MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 35mEmirates
Mon 24/322:20JNB - MEL
1 stop23h 05mEmirates
Deal found 13/3$1,915
Tue 18/1119:25MEL - CPT
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1109:00CPT - MEL
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,941
Sun 28/914:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 5/1011:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/3$1,973
Sat 15/1117:10MEL - CPT
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 28/212:35CPT - MEL
1 stop32h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/3$1,992
Thu 29/515:15MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 05mRwandAir
Fri 13/616:50JNB - MEL
2 stops46h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 11/3$1,995
Mon 5/506:00MEL - DUR
2 stops36h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 26/510:55DUR - MEL
2 stops23h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/3$2,006

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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 14 March 2025.

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Melbourne

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 30/5

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/6

13:45-17:10

1 stop19h 25m

$1,587

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

05:00-08:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

09:50-22:05

2 stops28h 15m

$1,642

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

05:00-08:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

13:55-23:10

1 stop25h 15m

$1,787

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

05:55-21:45

2 stops23h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 18/6

10:55-04:20

2 stops33h 25m

$1,828

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

15:15-16:10

1 stop32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/6

13:55-23:10

1 stop25h 15m

$1,833

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 24/3

15:35-07:40

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

$1,904

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 22/5

05:15-10:15

1 stop37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

22:20-05:30

1 stop23h 10m

$1,982

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

06:00-10:20

2 stops36h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 26/5

10:55-17:55

2 stops23h 00m

$2,006

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 27/4

07:10-10:50

2 stops59h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/5

13:00-23:10

1 stop26h 10m

$2,041

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 27/4

22:55-16:50

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/5

13:05-16:40

1 stop43h 35m

$2,055

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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 $1,110). 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?

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 14 March 2025.

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 14 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,279 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
1,279 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,279 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
3,204 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,279 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,320 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,279 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
830 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,279 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
3,545 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,279 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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

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

    $1,036 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from RwandAir. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $1,045 and $1,126, 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?

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  • 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 $1,110). 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

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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,191Average$1,770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,290Average$2,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,440Average$2,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,490Average$1,840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,538Average$2,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,565Average$2,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,703Average$2,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,742Average$2,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,797Average$2,426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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