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R7 449+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

— MEL
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Melbourne in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Melbourne Airport

Mon 9/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Sun 22/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 8/11R14 652
Wed 2/1213:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Fri 19/216:10 -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 6/11R14 800
Thu 26/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Thu 4/216:10 -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 8/11R14 997
Fri 27/1120:20 -
1 stop36h 30m
Fri 11/1216:10 -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 9/11R15 063
Thu 12/1120:20 -
1 stop36h 30m
Wed 25/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 9/11R15 425
Thu 26/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Fri 11/1216:10 -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 9/11R15 474
Sat 21/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Wed 25/1117:10 -
1 stop31h 25m
Deal found 8/11R15 737
Thu 24/129:25 -
1 stop35h 20m
Tue 16/217:10 -
1 stop31h 25m
Deal found 7/11R15 852
Sun 22/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Tue 8/1217:10 -
1 stop24h 30m
Deal found 9/11R16 461
Thu 26/119:25 -
3 stops28h 55m
Thu 4/217:10 -
1 stop31h 25m
Deal found 8/11R16 543
Thu 26/119:25 -
3 stops28h 55m
Fri 11/1216:10 -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 9/11R16 576
Fri 4/1213:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Sun 13/1216:10 -
1 stop44h 45m
Deal found 7/11R16 806

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Return from

R14 800

One-way from

R7 449

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 313
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/12-19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R1 312 potential increase over avg. return price).
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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

9:25-0:15

2 stops29h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 784

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/1

13:45-5:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 458

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/1

13:45-5:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 018

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/3

3:10-23:20

2 stops35h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 007

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

13:45-5:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 550

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

17:10-8:40

1 stop24h 30m

R19 453

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

9:25-23:20

3 stops28h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 11/12

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

R20 407

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

9:25-0:15

2 stops29h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 15/12

16:10-3:55

1 stop44h 45m

R20 868

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/12

22:15-23:20

1 stop40h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 28/12

6:15-16:40

1 stop43h 25m

R25 735

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/12

9:25-21:40

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 25/12

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

R27 116

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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 20 hours 5 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 South African.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R14 270
Emirates
Emirates
From R18 788
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R14 454
South African
South African
From R16 152

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

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

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).

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

Booking 73 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

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
South African
7,7
Good
66 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 123 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 705 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 555 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!

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, Emirates 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 R3 693, while return flights cost around R3 431.

  • How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

    A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around R3 516, however they can be found for as little as R3 431.

  • 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 (20 hours 5 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. Apartment 1 - Family size apartment - 13 minutes to Melbourne Airport is the closest property to Melbourne (0,0 km away from Melbourne).

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