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R7 669+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

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— MEL
Mar 16 — Mar 231
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 14 February 2026.

Tue 31/314:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop23h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 7/415:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/2R14 124
Thu 12/312:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sun 22/316:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/2R14 236
Mon 11/514:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop23h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 18/515:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/2R14 268
Thu 12/311:00
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 21/38:40
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 11/2R15 402
Sat 7/311:00
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 20/315:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 12/2R15 498
Sun 8/39:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/318:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/2R15 578
Fri 27/312:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/417:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop31h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/2R15 626
Fri 6/311:00
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 20/315:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 12/2R15 690
Tue 10/311:00
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 18/315:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 12/2R15 706
Fri 13/39:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/318:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/2R15 722
Thu 21/511:10
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop34h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 25/514:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 13/2R15 834

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 14 February 2026.

Return from

R14 124

One-way from

R7 669

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 332
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/3-7/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

R14 236

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

14:45-22:10

1 stop23h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

15:45-8:50

1 stop25h 05m

R14 268

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

8:40-7:25

1 stop31h 45m

R15 402

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

17:10-15:20

1 stop31h 10m

R15 626

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

R15 722

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

11:10-5:55

1 stop34h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

14:25-7:55

1 stop25h 30m

R15 834

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

15:35-7:25

1 stop24h 50m

R15 850

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

15:35-7:25

1 stop24h 50m

R15 850

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

11:00-12:30

1 stop40h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

15:35-7:25

1 stop24h 50m

R15 850

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

15:35-7:25

1 stop24h 50m

R15 881

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

Booking 12 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 22 hours 10 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 Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R12 631
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R13 218
South African
South African
From R15 694
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R12 453

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).

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 14 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, andQatar 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
1 163 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 163 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 163 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
989 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 163 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 734 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 163 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
South African
7,4
Good
54 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 163 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 394 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 163 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

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 R996, while return flights cost around R16 101.

  • How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

    A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around R19 962, however they can be found for as little as R16 101.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 10 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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