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R8 159+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

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— MEL
Jan 2 — Jan 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Melbourne in 2025

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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 3 December 2025.

Wed 3/1211:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Fri 23/16:15MEL - JNB
2 stops34h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12R16 233
Mon 8/129:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 18/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/12R16 301
Wed 3/1211:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 22/17:00MEL - JNB
2 stops33h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12R16 319
Sun 7/129:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Fri 23/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/12R16 387
Fri 5/129:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 22/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/12R16 763
Fri 5/129:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 21/118:20MEL - JNB
2 stops45h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/12R17 105
Mon 8/129:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Fri 23/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/12R17 430
Mon 8/1211:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 20/18:40MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12R17 841
Sun 7/129:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 22/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/12R17 961
Fri 5/129:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 20/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/12R17 978
Fri 5/1216:50JNB - MEL
2 stops27h 55mRwandAir
Tue 20/116:10MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 2/12R18 029
Sun 7/129:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 21/118:20MEL - JNB
2 stops45h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/12R18 303

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Find the latest flights to Melbourne in 2025, 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 3 December 2025.

Return from

R15 104

One-way from

R8 159

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R21 142
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 12/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R1 838 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R299 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

0:45-7:25

1 stop39h 40m

R15 720

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

11:00-13:20

2 stops41h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

7:00-7:40

2 stops32h 40m

R16 609

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

19:10-5:40

3 stops49h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 22/1

16:55-10:50

2 stops50h 55m

R21 587

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 22/1

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

R22 408

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

R22 887

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

19:05-5:40

3 stops49h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

0:30-10:50

2 stops43h 20m

R23 212

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/12

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 11/1

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

R23 811

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

17:30-18:05

1 stop15h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

6:30-15:00

1 stop17h 30m

R23 948

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

11:20-5:55

1 stop34h 35m

R8 159

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

11:20-5:55

1 stop34h 35m

R8 159

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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 28 November 2025.

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 35 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R13 527
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R14 177
South African
South African
From R16 764
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R13 312

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

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 3 December 2025.
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
1 411 reviews
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Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

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
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

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.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 080 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

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
947 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 679 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

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
7,4
Good
47 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

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.

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 067, while return flights cost around R4 802.

  • How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

    A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around R7 898, however they can be found for as little as R4 802.

  • 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 35 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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