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R9 312+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

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— MEL
Aug 26 — Sep 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Melbourne in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Melbourne Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Melbourne Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 July 2026.

Wed 9/914:05
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 16/916:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/7R14 741
Mon 7/914:05
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 14/916:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/7R14 926
Mon 14/914:05
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 22/922:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/7R14 959
Mon 14/914:05
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 30/922:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop42h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/7R15 060
Tue 8/914:05
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 27/916:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/7R15 094
Wed 9/914:05
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sat 12/916:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/7R15 463
Thu 27/814:05
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/916:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/7R15 783
Thu 27/814:05
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/916:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/7R15 833
Thu 17/914:05
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/1123:40
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/7R15 850
Fri 25/1220:20
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/117:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/7R16 035
Wed 9/914:05
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sat 20/216:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/7R16 052

Find flight deals to Melbourne Airport

Find the latest flights to Melbourne in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 27 July 2026.

Return from

R14 741

One-way from

R9 295

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 077
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/9-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R290 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

10:05-8:50

2 stops38h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

5:15-5:30

1 stop32h 15m

R23 397

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/8

10:05-8:50

2 stops38h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

16:55-16:15

2 stops32h 20m

R25 027
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

18:45-19:30

1 stop16h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R25 212

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

7:30-22:05

2 stops30h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 17/9

16:10-15:15

3 stops31h 05m

R25 784

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/8

7:30-22:05

2 stops30h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

16:10-15:15

3 stops31h 05m

R26 103

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

7:30-22:05

2 stops30h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 30/8

16:10-15:15

3 stops31h 05m

R27 397

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

18:35-8:35

3 stops54h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

8:00-8:45

3 stops56h 45m

R46 458

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

18:35-6:15

3 stops51h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 19/2

0:30-8:15

3 stops40h 45m

R52 609

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/8

8:20-6:15

3 stops37h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

13:25-20:10

3 stops38h 45m

R59 417

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

21:15-9:15

3 stops52h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

11:05-7:00

3 stops51h 55m

R61 602

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Melbourne Airport

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne takes 24 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Melbourne from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne are Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways and Etihad Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R14 477
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R14 561
South African
South African
From R16 574
Emirates
Emirates
From R19 055

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne are Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 27 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,South African, andQantas Airways to Australia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 431 reviews
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Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,7

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 431 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,7

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
South African
7,6
Good
63 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 431 reviews
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Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,7

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 067 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,7

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,7

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 492 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,7

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

FAQs about flying to Melbourne

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Melbourne if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Melbourne on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Melbourne.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne?

    Melbourne is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne. One-way flights to Melbourne typically cost R4 697, while return flights cost around R3 507.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Melbourne have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Melbourne can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Melbourne?

    Yes. Melbourne has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 1 Bdrm With Parking, Walk To Beach is the closest property to Melbourne (0,0 km away from Melbourne).

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