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R1 527+ Cheap flights from Melbourne

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MEL — CPT
Jun 11 — Jun 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 12 May 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R21 875

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R21 875

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

5:55-19:20

1 stop21h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

20:25-4:40

1 stop24h 15m

R22 483

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 4/11

6:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

R22 664

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 29/10

6:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

R22 664

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 4/11

6:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

R22 664

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 3/11

14:50-15:00

1 stop33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

R22 697
Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 22/8

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

R23 091

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

22:45-4:00

1 stop37h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

19:50-17:15

1 stop37h 25m

R23 189

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

16:10-10:15

1 stop27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R23 452

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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?

Booking 89 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne (average of R8 474). Flying from Melbourne in June will prove the most costly (average of R18 903). 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: Qatar Airways. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R13 070
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R20 338
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R1 598
South African
South African
From R13 971

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.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Melbourne, such as Qatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

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