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R1 700+ Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport

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MEL — JNB
feb 6 — feb 131
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 7 gennaio 2026.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R2 465 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 461 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R2 000).
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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 7 gennaio 2026.

mar 9/618:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
sab 20/619:50JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/1R16 056
mar 16/65:55MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
mar 30/619:50JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/1R16 154
mar 27/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
sab 14/213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1R16 318
ven 6/218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
sab 21/220:30JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1R16 334
dom 1/218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
dom 8/29:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/1R16 383
ven 6/37:00MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
ven 27/319:55JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R16 677
sab 24/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
sab 14/213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1R16 743
mer 8/45:55MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
lun 20/419:50JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/1R17 086
mar 3/218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
mar 10/220:30JNB - MEL
1 stop41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1R17 135
mar 3/318:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
dom 8/39:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/1R17 201
lun 9/216:40MEL - JNB
1 stop34h 55mSingapore Airlines
lun 2/319:55JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1R17 299
ven 23/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
sab 14/213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1R17 446

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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 7 gennaio 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

mar 16/6

5:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar 30/6

19:50-7:25

1 stop27h 35m

R16 154

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

lun 9/2

16:40-18:35

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun 2/3

19:55-8:15

1 stop27h 20m

R17 299

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

mer 28/1

18:20-7:10

2 stops45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sab 14/2

13:45-5:45

1 stop31h 00m

R17 904

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

ven 1/5

18:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

sab 16/5

10:40-17:10

2 stops46h 30m

R18 721

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

mer 28/1

18:50-5:05

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 15/2

20:35-22:20

1 stop16h 45m

R18 803

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

mer 28/1

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sab 14/2

13:45-5:45

1 stop31h 00m

R18 901

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

ven 22/5

17:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven 5/6

16:50-4:55

2 stops28h 05m

R19 604

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

ven 23/1

9:15-8:40

2 stops32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sab 14/2

13:45-5:45

1 stop31h 00m

R19 719

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

gio 28/5

18:25-14:35

2 stops28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

dom 14/6

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

R19 948

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

mer 28/1

18:20-7:10

2 stops45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun 23/2

16:50-5:45

2 stops27h 55m

R20 013

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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 2 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 677). Flying from Melbourne Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of R16 269). 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 707
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R20 501
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R1 382
Emirates
Emirates
From R19 121

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 (1 303 flights per day), Brisbane (636 flights per day) and Adelaide (552 flights per day).

Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From R13 013
Hobart
Hobart
From R1 461
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From R39 167
Hong Kong Intl
Hong Kong Intl
From R30 770

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 461. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Hobart
Hobart
From R1 461
Perth
Perth
From R2 212
Adelaide
Adelaide
From R2 465
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From R13 013

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
3 461 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
3 461 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 461 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
1 427 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 461 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
967 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 461 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
7,5
Good
50 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 461 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
1 356 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 461 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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 7 gennaio 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 461 to Hobart (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R16 977 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 382). Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R10 740). Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R12 707).

  • 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 230
    Melbourne to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from R28 420
    Melbourne to Perth from R40 755
    Melbourne to Dubai from R47 298

  • 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 162 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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