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R1 919+ Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport

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MEL — JNB
Jul 19 — Jul 261
1 adult

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 14 July 2025.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R2 704 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 441 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R2 372).
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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 14 July 2025.

Wed 22/106:55MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Thu 13/1113:45JNB - MEL
1 stop36h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/7R17 218
Thu 25/95:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 20/109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/7R17 559
Wed 5/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1211:05JNB - MEL
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7R19 604
Wed 22/1016:15MEL - JNB
2 stops43h 05mRwandAir
Wed 12/113:10JNB - MEL
2 stops35h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 14/7R20 626
Tue 4/1117:10MEL - CPT
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1210:40CPT - MEL
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7R22 366
Wed 13/818:15MEL - CPT
2 stops47h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sun 7/910:40CPT - MEL
2 stops36h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/7R22 635
Tue 4/1123:30MEL - CPT
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 3/1212:35CPT - MEL
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/7R22 671
Wed 13/85:15MEL - CPT
1 stop43h 35mEmirates
Sun 7/918:25CPT - MEL
1 stop38h 15mEmirates
Deal found 14/7R23 586
Wed 22/1018:45MEL - CPT
2 stops24h 40mSouth African
Sun 26/1020:25CPT - MEL
2 stops40h 55mSouth African
Deal found 13/7R27 065

Find flights from Melbourne within your budget

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 14 July 2025. 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 22/10

6:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

13:45-10:50

1 stop36h 05m

R17 218

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 25/9

5:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

9:50-16:35

1 stop21h 45m

R17 559

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

11:05-13:20

2 stops41h 15m

R19 604

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 22/10

16:15-2:20

2 stops43h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

3:10-23:45

2 stops35h 35m

R20 626

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

17:10-10:30

1 stop26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

10:40-5:45

2 stops34h 05m

R22 366

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 13/8

18:15-9:25

2 stops47h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/9

10:40-7:25

2 stops36h 45m

R22 635

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

23:30-17:25

1 stop26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

12:35-23:05

1 stop25h 30m

R22 671

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 13/8

5:15-16:50

1 stop43h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/9

18:25-16:40

1 stop38h 15m

R23 586

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 22/10

18:45-10:25

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/10

20:25-22:20

2 stops40h 55m

R27 065

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

R8 807

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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 11 July 2025.

Booking 73 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 R12 842). Flying from Melbourne Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of R18 886). 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, Emirates, Etihad Airways, South African. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R777
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R1 206
Emirates
Emirates
From R1 175
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R76

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 (1 687 flights per day), Adelaide (603 flights per day) and Brisbane (589 flights per day).

Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From R122
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From R617
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
From R1 299

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from Melbourne Airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith, with prices starting at R2 194. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From R122
Adelaide
Adelaide
From R151
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From R617

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, Qatar Airways, andEtihad 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
8,1
Very Good
1 326 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

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
8,1
Very Good
1 326 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 326 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 604 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 326 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

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
7,4
Good
1 222 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 326 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

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.
RwandAir
7,1
Good
32 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 326 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

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 14 July 2025.

  • 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 Brisbane, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Athens. While Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Brisbane, Amritsar 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 441 to Maroochydore (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R14 098 to fly from Melbourne Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, and South African have been found to have the cheapest prices from Melbourne Airport. Here are some options available: Jetstar flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane (R1 360). Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl (R13 939). South African flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R18 945).

  • 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 Sydney from R44 735
    Melbourne to Dubai from R51 885
    Melbourne to Singapore from R63 546

  • 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 R204 214 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 R15 407 round trip

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