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R7 789+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

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— MEL
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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 29 January 2026.

Fri 3/414:45
JNB
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MEL
1 stop23h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 15/420:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/1R14 150
Sun 15/312:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop32h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 22/316:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R14 642
Sat 16/514:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 18/515:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R14 769
Tue 10/213:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 13/216:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/1R14 785
Sat 14/312:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop32h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sat 21/316:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/1R15 023
Sun 15/311:00
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 22/38:35
MEL
-
JNB
2 stops31h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 29/1R15 150
Mon 9/213:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 25/216:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/1R15 165
Fri 27/311:00
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 30/423:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop40h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 27/1R15 181
Fri 13/311:00
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop35h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 22/315:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 27/1R15 261
Thu 21/511:10
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop34h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 25/57:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 26/1R15 308
Thu 5/213:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 26/216:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/1R15 657

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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 29 January 2026.

Return from

R14 150

One-way from

R7 789

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R19 068
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/4-15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R1 616 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R252 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

14:45-23:10

1 stop23h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

20:55-15:50

1 stop26h 55m

R14 150

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

12:45-5:45

1 stop32h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

R14 642

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

R14 785

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

12:45-5:45

1 stop32h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

R15 023

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

11:10-11:15

1 stop40h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

7:25-7:55

1 stop32h 30m

R15 261

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

11:00-7:10

1 stop35h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

15:35-7:25

1 stop24h 50m

R15 261

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

8:35-7:25

2 stops31h 50m

R15 657

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

11:10-22:15

1 stop27h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

14:25-7:55

1 stop25h 30m

R15 784

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

14:45-5:55

1 stop30h 10m

R7 789

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

R7 789

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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 23 January 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 541
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R13 139
South African
South African
From R15 567
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R12 379

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 29 January 2026.
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
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

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
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

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
1 148 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

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
981 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

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
3 726 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

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
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

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 R989, while return flights cost around R15 986.

  • How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

    A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around R21 248, however they can be found for as little as R15 986.

  • 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 (22 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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