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R1 731+ Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport

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MEL — JNB
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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 27 January 2026.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R2 416 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 433 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R1 938).
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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 27 January 2026.

Fri 13/37:00
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 18/319:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/1R15 196
Tue 9/65:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 20/619:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 25/1R15 581
Fri 6/37:00
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 18/319:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/1R15 741
Thu 12/318:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/320:30
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1R16 062
Tue 24/218:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/312:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1R16 078
Thu 5/318:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/39:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/1R17 120
Mon 16/319:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 23/313:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop33h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/1R17 665
Fri 12/65:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 26/619:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/1R17 713
Mon 16/322:35
MEL
-
JNB
3 stops42h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/312:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1R17 745
Wed 4/37:00
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 8/313:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 25/1R17 761
Thu 19/30:35
MEL
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CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 30/310:40
CPT
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MEL
2 stops22h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/1R18 466
Thu 26/213:10
MEL
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CPT
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/313:50
CPT
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MEL
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1R19 108

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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 27 January 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

Wed 4/3

7:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

13:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

R17 761

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

16:10-15:40

2 stops32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

13:45-5:45

1 stop31h 00m

R17 954

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

R18 210

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 16/6

5:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

19:50-7:25

1 stop27h 35m

R18 290

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

R18 466

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

22:30-8:20

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

12:45-5:45

1 stop32h 00m

R19 044

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

12:45-6:20

2 stops32h 35m

R19 188

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

17:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

9:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

R19 460

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

17:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

9:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

R19 460

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

17:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

9:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

R19 460

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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 23 January 2026.

Booking 57 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 484). Flying from Melbourne Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of R15 741). 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 758
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R19 851
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R1 355
Emirates
Emirates
From R18 831

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 (1 259 flights per day), Brisbane (621 flights per day) and Adelaide (519 flights per day).

Hobart
Hobart
From R1 433
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From R13 159
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From R38 399
Hong Kong Intl
Hong Kong Intl
From R30 166

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 433. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Hobart
Hobart
From R1 433
Adelaide
Adelaide
From R2 416
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
From R2 467
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From R13 159

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
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

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
1 439 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

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
3 488 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

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
978 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

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
1 376 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

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
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

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 27 January 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 433 to Hobart (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R17 310 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 355). Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R9 121). Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R12 758).

  • 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 716
    Melbourne to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from R27 863
    Melbourne to Perth from R39 956
    Melbourne to Dubai from R46 371

  • 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 R182 513 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.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to embark to:
    Travel from Melbourne to Johannesburg from R12 583 round trip

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