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R1 845+ Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport

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MEL — JNB
Feb 10 — Feb 171
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 11 January 2026.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R2 483 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 472 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R2 015).
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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 11 January 2026.

Tue 24/218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/313:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1R16 324
Tue 9/65:55MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sat 20/619:50JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/1R16 373
Tue 3/218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/312:45JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1R16 571
Fri 6/218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/1R16 636
Tue 17/219:25MEL - CPT
2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Wed 18/310:40CPT - MEL
2 stops34h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/1R17 575
Tue 3/37:00MEL - CPT
2 stops35h 25mSingapore Airlines
Thu 12/310:40CPT - MEL
2 stops22h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/1R17 625
Sun 31/55:55MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mSingapore Airlines
Thu 2/713:45JNB - MEL
1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/1R17 691
Fri 13/218:20MEL - JNB
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/320:30JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/1R17 724
Fri 20/218:20MEL - JNB
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/212:45JNB - MEL
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1R17 822
Wed 4/218:20MEL - JNB
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/312:45JNB - MEL
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1R17 921
Tue 16/623:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Tue 30/619:50JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/1R18 201
Fri 1/518:25MEL - CPT
2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 16/510:40CPT - MEL
2 stops40h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/1R19 058

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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 11 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

Tue 3/2

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

R16 571

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

R16 636

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

19:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

10:40-5:45

2 stops34h 05m

R17 575

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 234

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 23/2

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

12:45-5:45

1 stop32h 00m

R18 679

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

18:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

10:40-11:00

2 stops40h 20m

R19 058

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

5:55-9:25

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/7

10:40-11:00

2 stops40h 20m

R19 157

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 26/5

15:10-14:20

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

20:40-4:55

1 stop24h 15m

R19 305

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

10:55-5:45

3 stops33h 50m

R19 470

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

23:40-17:25

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

17:15-17:00

2 stops62h 45m

R20 161

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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 756). Flying from Melbourne Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of R16 159). 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, Emirates, Etihad Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R12 801
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R20 653
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R1 393
Emirates
Emirates
From R19 263

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 (1 210 flights per day), Brisbane (567 flights per day) and Adelaide (530 flights per day).

Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From R13 109
Hobart
Hobart
From R1 472
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From R39 458
Hong Kong Intl
Hong Kong Intl
From R30 998

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 472. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Hobart
Hobart
From R1 472
Perth
Perth
From R2 228
Adelaide
Adelaide
From R2 483
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From R13 109

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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 430 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
968 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 366 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
South African
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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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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 11 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 472 to Hobart (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R17 103 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 393). Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R10 820). Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R12 801).

  • 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 424
    Melbourne to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from R28 631
    Melbourne to Perth from R41 057
    Melbourne to Dubai from R47 649

  • 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 R187 543 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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