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R2 129+ 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 5/5. 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 — JNB
abr. 20 — abr. 271
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 21 març 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

dt. 31/3

16:10-14:20

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dl. 20/4

16:50-4:55

2 stops28h 05m

R21 716

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

dg. 5/4

22:55-11:30

1 stop44h 35m

Cape Town Intl

dj. 23/4

13:15-8:50

2 stops35h 35m

R24 555

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

dt. 31/3

23:45-15:50

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dt. 21/4

20:40-9:35

2 stops28h 55m

R24 792

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

dl. 1/6

17:20-13:00

2 stops51h 40m

Cape Town Intl

dv. 5/6

13:50-15:50

2 stops42h 00m

R24 826

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

ds. 6/6

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dl. 29/6

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

R24 860

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

ds. 6/6

5:15-20:35

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dl. 29/6

22:20-8:50

2 stops26h 30m

R25 079

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

dl. 1/6

22:55-16:40

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

dv. 5/6

13:15-16:40

1 stop43h 25m

R25 147

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

dv. 7/8

22:55-16:40

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

dg. 23/8

20:00-5:30

1 stop25h 30m

R26 262

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

dj. 2/4

23:55-11:30

1 stop44h 35m

Cape Town Intl

ds. 18/4

13:15-5:30

1 stop32h 15m

R26 634

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

dc. 17/6

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dc. 24/6

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

R26 719

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

Booking 77 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 R11 306). Flying from Melbourne in December will prove the most costly (average of R16 410). 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. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R13 450
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R20 930
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R1 589
Emirates
Emirates
From R21 867

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 Singapore Airlines,Qantas Airways, andSouth African. 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 483 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 483 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 483 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 006 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 483 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
South African
7,5
Good
58 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 483 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne?

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