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R1 413+ Cheap flights from Melbourne

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MEL — JNB
Feb 24 — Mar 31
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 25 January 2026.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R1 941).
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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 25 January 2026.

Fri 20/37:00
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 7/419:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/1R14 999
Fri 13/37:00
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 18/319:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/1R15 224
Tue 9/65:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 20/619:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/1R15 368
Mon 16/319:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 5/413:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop19h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/1R15 738
Tue 10/218:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/212:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R15 754
Tue 3/318:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/312:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R16 252
Sat 16/55:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 30/513:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop33h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/1R16 268
Fri 20/37:00
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 6/419:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/1R16 685
Sun 15/319:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 6/419:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/1R16 830
Sun 22/37:00
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 4/419:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/1R17 408
Tue 17/37:00
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops35h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 31/310:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops34h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/1R19 094
Fri 1/515:30
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops49h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 16/510:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops36h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/1R19 431

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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 25 January 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

Wed 11/3

22:05-8:20

3 stops43h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

R18 066

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 16/6

5:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

19:50-7:25

1 stop27h 35m

R18 227

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

18:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

10:40-11:00

2 stops40h 20m

R19 560

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

19:55-15:35

2 stops28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

12:45-6:20

2 stops32h 35m

R20 090

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

23:40-19:55

2 stops29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

R20 234

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

14:45-22:10

1 stop23h 25m

R20 331

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

14:45-22:10

1 stop23h 25m

R20 331

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

23:00-2:20

2 stops36h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

16:50-5:45

2 stops27h 55m

R20 395

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

15:55-13:00

2 stops29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

13:50-7:20

2 stops33h 30m

R20 620

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

13:10-13:45

2 stops33h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

15:25-10:20

2 stops33h 55m

R20 748

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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 23 January 2026.

Booking 57 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne (average of R9 314). Flying from Melbourne in December will prove the most costly (average of R15 770). 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, South African, Etihad Airways, Emirates. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R12 781
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R19 887
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R1 358
Emirates
Emirates
From R18 865

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 Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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
3 487 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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
1 436 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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
976 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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
1 375 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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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  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne?

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