R1 899+ Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport

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MEL — JNB
Feb 15 — Feb 221
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 16 January 2026.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R2 468 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 463 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R1 979).
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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 16 January 2026.

Thu 12/218:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/212:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R15 684
Tue 10/318:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/414:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1R16 208
Fri 13/218:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/212:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop44h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R16 224
Thu 23/418:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 18/519:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 13/1R16 257
Tue 9/65:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 20/619:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/1R16 273
Tue 10/318:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/420:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1R16 322
Sat 28/218:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/320:30
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R16 355
Tue 16/65:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 30/619:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/1R16 551
Sun 15/318:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sun 12/49:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/1R17 370
Sat 6/65:55
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops35h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 16/610:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops34h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/1R17 812
Thu 29/118:20
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/217:15
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops62h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R18 549
Mon 20/423:35
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 3/510:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops40h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1R18 729

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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 16 January 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

12:45-17:50

1 stop44h 05m

R16 224

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 090

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

20:30-5:45

1 stop24h 15m

R18 254

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

9:25-23:20

3 stops28h 55m

R18 352

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

13:10-15:35

3 stops35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

R18 467

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

15:10-14:20

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

20:55-4:55

1 stop24h 00m

R18 598

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

23:35-9:25

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

10:40-11:00

2 stops40h 20m

R18 729

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

14:45-5:20

2 stops30h 35m

R19 220

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

5:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

13:45-20:35

1 stop22h 50m

R19 220

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

20:55-2:20

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

20:55-4:55

1 stop24h 00m

R19 776

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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 9 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 690). Flying from Melbourne Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of R16 060). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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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 16 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 Amritsar, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 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 463 to Hobart (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R19 588 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 384). Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R9 315). Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R12 963).

  • 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 R26 263
    Melbourne to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from R28 457
    Melbourne to Perth from R40 807
    Melbourne to Dubai from R47 358

  • 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 R186 399 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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