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R1 848+ Cheap flights from Melbourne

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MEL — JNB
iun 19 — iun 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 iunie 2025.

Cheapest round-trip flight

R13 941

Cheapest airline

Jetstar
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne is currently to Singapore Changi.
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On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R2 168).
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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 iunie 2025.

Mi 1/105:55MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Mi 12/1119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/6R17 633
Mi 23/717:10MEL - JNB
2 stops27h 55mEthiopian Air
Lu 11/88:20JNB - MEL
2 stops47h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/6R18 512
Du 3/85:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Du 17/811:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6R18 943
Vi 25/75:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Ma 12/89:50JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/6R20 252
Jo 2/1014:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Vi 14/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/6R20 629
Lu 6/1023:45MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways
Ma 28/108:50JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/6R21 436
Lu 6/1023:45MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 25mVirgin Australia
Jo 30/1012:45JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/6R21 454
Jo 24/76:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 20mQantas Airways
Lu 11/818:45JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6R22 280
Sâ 4/1017:00MEL - CPT
2 stops29h 35mEthiopian Air
Vi 17/1014:35CPT - MEL
2 stops65h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/6R22 315
Lu 28/717:10MEL - CPT
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Lu 4/819:35CPT - MEL
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6R22 656
Ma 30/915:15MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 05mRwandAir
Ma 11/1116:50JNB - MEL
2 stops45h 55mRwandAir
Deal found 13/6R22 728
Lu 29/915:15MEL - CPT
1 stop27h 35mVirgin Australia
Du 19/1013:00CPT - MEL
1 stop26h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/6R23 284

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 iunie 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

Mi 1/10

5:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mi 12/11

19:50-8:15

1 stop27h 25m

R17 633

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mi 23/7

17:10-13:05

2 stops27h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Lu 11/8

8:20-15:35

2 stops47h 15m

R18 512

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Du 3/8

5:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Du 17/8

11:20-5:55

1 stop34h 35m

R18 943

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Vi 25/7

5:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Ma 12/8

9:50-3:10

1 stop33h 20m

R20 252

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Jo 2/10

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Vi 14/11

11:05-23:00

1 stop26h 55m

R20 629

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Lu 6/10

23:45-16:10

1 stop25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Ma 28/10

8:50-18:25

1 stop24h 35m

R21 436

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Lu 6/10

23:45-16:10

1 stop25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jo 30/10

12:45-23:45

1 stop26h 00m

R21 454

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Jo 24/7

6:00-16:20

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Lu 11/8

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

R22 280

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sâ 4/10

17:00-14:35

2 stops29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Vi 17/10

14:35-16:35

2 stops65h 00m

R22 315

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Lu 28/7

17:10-14:35

2 stops29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Lu 4/8

19:35-19:55

2 stops40h 20m

R22 656

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne

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When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne?

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 June 2025.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne. 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?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne (average of R12 844). Flying from Melbourne in December will prove the most costly (average of R18 889). 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?

When flying from Melbourne 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 R734
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R1 188
Emirates
Emirates
From R1 169
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R76

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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 304 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
892 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
854 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Virgin Australia
7,5
Good
407 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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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 iunie 2025.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne?

    October is currently the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne. 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?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Melbourne to embark to:
    Travel from Melbourne to Johannesburg from R14 010 round trip

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