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R1 900+ Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport

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MEL — JNB
Mar 23 — Mar 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Melbourne

Discover essential information about flights departing from Melbourne, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Melbourne airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 21 February 2026.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R4 629 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 439 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R1 970).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2026.

Mon 20/718:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 7/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/2R13 619
Fri 15/518:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 26/519:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 17/2R13 635
Sun 9/818:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 19/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 456
Fri 31/718:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 11/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 472
Sun 2/818:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 14/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 601
Sat 8/85:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 19/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R15 712
Sat 7/318:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/312:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R16 211
Fri 31/75:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 12/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R16 404
Sat 2/515:55
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/515:25
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R19 318
Mon 16/316:10
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/516:35
CPT
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MEL
2 stops63h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2R20 010
Mon 16/322:40
MEL
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CPT
2 stops46h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/516:35
CPT
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MEL
2 stops43h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/2R20 187
Mon 27/421:35
MEL
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CPT
2 stops47h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/516:35
CPT
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MEL
2 stops63h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2R20 477

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Find flights departing from Melbourne that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 21 February 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

5:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

19:50-4:40

1 stop24h 50m

R16 420

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

7:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

R17 273

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

15:10-14:20

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/6

16:50-4:55

2 stops28h 05m

R19 994

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 7/4

22:45-15:50

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

14:45-22:10

1 stop23h 25m

R20 380

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

14:45-22:10

1 stop23h 25m

R20 863

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

14:45-22:10

1 stop23h 25m

R20 863

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

14:45-22:10

1 stop23h 25m

R20 863

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

14:45-22:10

1 stop23h 25m

R20 863

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

16:10-14:20

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

16:50-4:55

2 stops28h 05m

R20 944

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

15:45-11:30

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

13:00-22:10

1 stop25h 10m

R21 668

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport (average of R10 882). Flying from Melbourne Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of R15 841). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne Airport?

When flying from Melbourne Airport check dates and pricing for the following: Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, South African, Etihad Airways, Emirates. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R12 867
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R19 936
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R1 361
Emirates
Emirates
From R18 911

What are popular destinations to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

From Melbourne Airport you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Sydney (1 611 flights per day), Brisbane (668 flights per day) and Adelaide (626 flights per day).

Perth
Perth
From R2 633
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From R14 168
Hobart
Hobart
From R1 439
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
From R4 629

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from Melbourne Airport is Hobart, with prices starting at R1 439. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Hobart
Hobart
From R1 439
Brisbane
Brisbane
From R1 827
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
From R2 280
Perth
Perth
From R2 633

Airline reviews for flights from Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Melbourne. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andQantas Airways from Melbourne Airport have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

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
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

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
8,1
Very Good
3 524 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

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
996 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

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.
South African
7,4
Good
55 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

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.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 406 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

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.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Melbourne. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 21 February 2026.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

    The most selected flight destinations from Melbourne Airport for the current month are Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Amritsar, Brisbane. While Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Brisbane, Auckland are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Melbourne Airport for as low as R1 439 to Hobart (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R11 080 to fly from Melbourne Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, Jetstar, Etihad Airways, and Singapore Airlines have been found to have the cheapest prices from Melbourne Airport. Here are some options available: Jetstar flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith (R1 361). Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R9 160). Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R12 867).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Melbourne Airport?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Melbourne Airport are below:
    Melbourne to Singapore from R25 825
    Melbourne to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from R27 982
    Melbourne to Perth from R40 126

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Melbourne Airport?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Melbourne Airport to anywhere, put Dubai on your list as prices start at R183 291 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport?

    October is currently the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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