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CMH — MEL
Apr 30 — May 71
1 adult
Tue 30/4
Tue 7/5

Flights to Melbourne in 2024

Find the latest flights to Melbourne in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 632 346 searches and data was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R20 964

Return from

R17 668

One-way from

R9 984
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Johannesburg to Melbourne
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne

Average price of flights to Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Melbourne is currently R0 while a return flight costs R0. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Melbourne (average of R1 034). Flying to Melbourne in July will prove the most costly (average of R1 302). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R24 394

February

R19 814

March

R19 871

April

R21 155

May

R21 117

June

R23 091

July

R24 950

August

R22 267

September

R22 842

October

R22 746

November

R20 887

December

R24 585

Temperature and rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MEL

Temperature

8 - 20 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Melbourne should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 25 April 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Emirates to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,3
Very Good
1 481 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

8,3
Very Good
1 481 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 481 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

8,1
Very Good
4 068 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 481 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

7,9
Good
1 629 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 481 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

7,9
Good
1 135 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 481 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

7,7
Good
4 480 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 481 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

  • What does MEL mean?

    Melbourne Airport is MEL. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Melbourne if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Melbourne on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Melbourne.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

    A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around R312, however they can be found for as little as R155.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Melbourne Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Melbourne Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Melbourne Airport?

    Yes. Melbourne Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 1 Bedroomking Bedparkingwalk To St Kilda Beach is the closest property to Melbourne Airport (0,0 km away from Melbourne Airport).

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