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R10 068+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MEL
janv. 8 — janv. 151
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 9 décembre 2025.

lun. 8/1216:50JNB - MEL
2 stops27h 55mRwandAir
jeu. 11/1216:10MEL - JNB
2 stops43h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 7/12R24 042
mar. 23/129:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
dim. 11/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/12R24 195
lun. 8/1213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
jeu. 11/1217:10MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/12R27 013
lun. 15/1216:50JNB - MEL
2 stops27h 55mRwandAir
lun. 5/123:40MEL - JNB
2 stops35h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 7/12R27 624
sam. 20/129:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
dim. 4/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/12R27 658
jeu. 18/1217:30JNB - MEL
1 stop15h 55mQantas Airways
dim. 4/16:00MEL - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/12R27 811
lun. 8/1211:20JNB - MEL
2 stops41h 00mCathay Pacific
jeu. 11/1215:35MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/12R28 762
lun. 22/123:10JNB - MEL
2 stops41h 35mRwandAir
dim. 11/123:40MEL - JNB
2 stops35h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 8/12R29 424
sam. 20/1217:30JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 20mQantas Airways
dim. 4/16:00MEL - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/12R30 443

Find flight deals to Melbourne Airport

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 9 décembre 2025.

Return from

R15 705

One-way from

R10 068

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R20 527
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 13/5-17/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 70h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R1 899 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R306 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 13/5

11:20-11:15

1 stop39h 55m

Melbourne

dim. 17/5

9:00-7:40

2 stops30h 40m

R15 705

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 29/4

11:20-23:35

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

dim. 17/5

10:00-7:40

2 stops29h 40m

R16 232

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 4/4

11:20-16:50

2 stops44h 30m

Melbourne

mer. 20/5

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

R16 401

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 13/3

11:00-13:20

2 stops41h 20m

Melbourne

dim. 22/3

6:00-7:25

2 stops34h 25m

R16 605

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 2/2

20:35-22:20

1 stop16h 45m

Melbourne

lun. 16/2

17:55-5:05

1 stop20h 10m

R17 098

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 3/4

11:20-6:55

1 stop34h 35m

Melbourne

mer. 20/5

7:00-7:40

2 stops32h 40m

R18 286

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 2/4

11:20-23:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

mer. 20/5

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

R18 337

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 6/2

13:45-10:35

2 stops35h 50m

R10 544

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 2/2

20:35-22:20

1 stop16h 45m

R10 629

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 4/2

13:45-5:45

1 stop31h 00m

R10 663

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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 5 December 2025.

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 16 hours 20 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 430
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R14 058
South African
South African
From R16 639
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R13 209

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 9 décembre 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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Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 090 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
947 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 676 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
South African
7,4
Good
48 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 059, while return flights cost around R5 443.

  • How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

    A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around R28 375, however they can be found for as little as R5 443.

  • 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 20 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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