What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Melbourne . Flying to Melbourne in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 R1 069, while return flights cost around R4 814.

How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around R7 917, however they can be found for as little as R4 814.

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 (16 hours 45 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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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 noviembre 2025.

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vie. 5/1213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

mié. 4/322:05MEL - JNB

3 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/11R19 049

vie. 19/1219:55JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 50mSingapore Airlines

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1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 25/11R22 084

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mié. 17/1210:25JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 50mEmirates

dom. 15/26:15MEL - JNB

1 stop43h 20mEmirates

Deal found 25/11R24 073

vie. 5/1213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

vie. 19/1217:10MEL - JNB

1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/11R24 193

vie. 19/1218:50JNB - MEL

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vie. 1/511:20JNB - MEL

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

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1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific

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vie. 13/321:55JNB - MEL

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1 stop17h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 26/11R20 610

mié. 29/418:00JNB - MEL

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mié. 20/523:30MEL - JNB

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Deal found 25/11R20 833

jue. 12/311:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific

dom. 15/30:45MEL - JNB

1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 25/11R15 140

mié. 29/411:20JNB - MEL

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dom. 17/56:00MEL - JNB

2 stops33h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R15 500

vie. 13/311:00JNB - MEL

1 stop35h 10mCathay Pacific

sáb. 21/30:45MEL - JNB

1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R15 689

lun. 27/411:20JNB - MEL

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

mié. 20/57:00MEL - JNB

2 stops32h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 25/11R15 826

mar. 28/411:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

vie. 15/56:45MEL - JNB

2 stops32h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 25/11R15 877

vie. 27/311:00JNB - MEL

2 stops41h 20mCathay Pacific

jue. 30/47:00MEL - JNB

2 stops32h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R16 632

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jue. 4/123:10JNB - MEL

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2 stops35h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 25/11R22 616

vie. 5/129:25JNB - MEL

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1 stop32h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/11R16 049

vie. 5/1211:00JNB - MEL

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mar. 3/30:45MEL - JNB

1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 25/11R18 741

vie. 5/1213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

mié. 4/322:05MEL - JNB

3 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/11R19 049

vie. 5/1213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

vie. 19/1217:10MEL - JNB

1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/11R24 193

vie. 5/129:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines

vie. 19/126:05MEL - JNB

2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/11R25 582

One-way flights to Melbourne Airport
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mié. 15/411:55JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/11R8 282

mar. 2/1211:00JNB - MEL

1 stop40h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 24/11R8 625

jue. 4/1211:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 24/11R8 676

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1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 26/11R8 710

vie. 5/129:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 24/11R9 379

vie. 20/29:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 24/11R9 396

mié. 3/1211:00JNB - MEL

2 stops47h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 24/11R9 413

lun. 1/1211:20JNB - MEL

2 stops45h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/11R9 430

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3 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines

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Flights to Melbourne in 2025

Return from	R15 037
One-way from	R8 282
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R16 923

Cathay Pacific
29/4-17/5
3 total stops
57h 35m total
Johannesburg to Melbourne

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Qatar Airways
15/4
1 total stop
26h 15m total
Johannesburg to Melbourne

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JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 1/5

11:20-11:15

1 stop39h 55m

Melbourne

dom. 17/5

7:25-7:40

1 stop32h 15m

R15 140

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 12/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

dom. 15/3

0:45-7:25

1 stop39h 40m

R15 140

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 29/4

11:20-5:55

1 stop34h 35m

Melbourne

dom. 17/5

6:00-7:40

2 stops33h 40m

R15 500

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 13/3

11:00-7:10

1 stop35h 10m

Melbourne

sáb. 21/3

0:45-7:25

1 stop39h 40m

R15 689

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 27/4

11:20-11:15

1 stop39h 55m

Melbourne

mié. 20/5

7:00-7:40

2 stops32h 40m

R15 826

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 28/4

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

vie. 15/5

6:45-7:40

2 stops32h 55m

R15 877

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 27/3

11:00-13:20

2 stops41h 20m

Melbourne

jue. 30/4

7:00-7:40

2 stops32h 40m

R16 632

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 13/3

21:55-23:50

1 stop16h 55m

Melbourne

dom. 22/3

10:10-18:50

1 stop17h 40m

R20 610

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 29/4

18:00-11:15

2 stops57h 15m

Melbourne

mié. 20/5

23:30-10:35

2 stops43h 05m

R20 833

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 4/12

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

R8 676

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Best time to book a flight to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Melbourne Airport

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

Booking 59 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.

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne takes 16 hours 45 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Melbourne?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Melbourne should consider flying on Saturday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne?

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

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

Rainfall in Melbourne 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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways to Australia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 410 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 410 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 410 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 072 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 410 reviews

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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

946 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 410 reviews

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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

46 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 410 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 677 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 410 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

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 R1 069, while return flights cost around R4 814.
How much is a return flight to Melbourne?
A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around R7 917, however they can be found for as little as R4 814.
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 (16 hours 45 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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When is the best time to book a flight to Melbourne?

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Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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Temperature in Melbourne by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways to Australia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Melbourne

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

What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne?

How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

Does Melbourne have car hire?

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