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R1 865+ Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport

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MEL — JNB
Mar 4 — Mar 111
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 2 February 2026.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R4 623 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 437 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R1 967).
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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 2 February 2026.

Fri 13/37:00
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 6/419:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/2R15 017
Sat 16/55:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 30/519:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/2R15 178
Thu 5/318:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/311:00
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2R16 078
Mon 16/319:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 23/319:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/2R17 445
Thu 19/38:40
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 26/311:00
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/2R17 573
Wed 11/322:05
MEL
-
JNB
3 stops43h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/312:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2R17 782
Thu 19/316:10
MEL
-
JNB
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/312:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2R17 959
Mon 16/322:35
MEL
-
JNB
3 stops42h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/313:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1R18 040
Tue 17/318:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/320:30
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1R18 136
Mon 27/415:30
MEL
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CPT
2 stops25h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 14/510:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops36h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/2R18 409
Sun 8/313:10
MEL
-
JNB
3 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/311:00
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2R18 458
Mon 4/523:35
MEL
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CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 12/510:40
CPT
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MEL
2 stops25h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/2R19 213

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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 2 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

19:50-7:25

1 stop27h 35m

R15 178

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

19:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

19:55-5:45

1 stop24h 50m

R17 445

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

16:10-14:20

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

12:45-6:00

1 stop32h 15m

R17 959

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

16:10-14:20

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

20:30-5:45

1 stop24h 15m

R18 040

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

22:35-8:20

3 stops42h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

R18 040

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 16/6

23:45-7:55

1 stop40h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

11:10-5:55

1 stop34h 45m

R18 892

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

22:35-8:20

3 stops42h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

14:45-23:10

1 stop23h 25m

R18 924

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

20:55-5:55

1 stop24h 00m

R19 004

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 26/2

16:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R20 371

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

18:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

10:40-4:40

2 stops34h 00m

R20 596

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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 30 January 2026.

Booking 37 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 515). Flying from Melbourne Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of R15 821). 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 796
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R19 911
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R1 359
Emirates
Emirates
From R18 887

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 (1 517 flights per day), Adelaide (610 flights per day) and Brisbane (567 flights per day).

Hobart
Hobart
From R1 437
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
From R2 277
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From R13 199
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From R38 515

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 437. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Hobart
Hobart
From R1 437
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
From R2 277
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
From R4 623
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From R13 199

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
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

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
1 443 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

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
3 494 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

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
983 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

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
1 379 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

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
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

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 2 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 437 to Hobart (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R17 864 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 359). Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R9 149). Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R12 796).

  • 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 793
    Melbourne to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from R27 947
    Melbourne to Perth from R40 076

  • 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 060 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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