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R7 874+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

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— MEL
May 6 — May 131
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 6 April 2026.

Wed 20/512:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop44h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 27/522:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4R15 409
Mon 18/519:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 25/522:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/4R15 663
Fri 1/59:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 14/517:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop22h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4R15 730
Sat 2/59:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 21/517:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop22h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4R15 815
Mon 28/129:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 20/118:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4R15 832
Sat 2/59:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/517:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop22h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4R15 866
Thu 4/619:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/622:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop43h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/4R16 154
Tue 1/1212:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 24/1216:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4R16 171
Sat 16/519:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 23/522:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/4R16 272
Sat 2/59:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 22/517:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop22h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4R16 391

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 6 April 2026.

Return from

R15 409

One-way from

R7 874

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 848
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/5-27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 81h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 16/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 348 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R293 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

19:50-17:15

1 stop37h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

22:45-4:00

1 stop37h 15m

R19 998
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

12:40-17:15

1 stop44h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 16/12

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

R22 216

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

16:50-16:50

2 stops40h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

20:55-2:20

2 stops37h 25m

R22 707

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

19:50-17:15

1 stop37h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

23:30-4:00

2 stops36h 30m

R24 298

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

16:50-16:50

2 stops40h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

22:45-14:20

2 stops47h 35m

R24 976

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

17:50-19:40

2 stops41h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

21:35-10:30

2 stops44h 55m

R25 145

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

19:50-22:05

2 stops42h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

22:45-10:35

3 stops43h 50m

R25 365

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

19:10-8:50

2 stops29h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

15:55-10:15

2 stops50h 20m

R25 789
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

12:40-17:15

1 stop44h 35m

R8 128

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

19:50-17:15

1 stop37h 25m

R8 128

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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 3 April 2026.

Booking 76 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 23 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.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R14 462
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R13 767
South African
South African
From R16 529
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R13 168

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 6 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,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.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 248 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

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
1 248 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 248 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

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
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 248 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

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
1 017 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 248 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

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
3 730 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 248 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

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
1 428 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 248 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

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 R1 056, while return flights cost around R25 431.

  • How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

    A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around R25 578, however they can be found for as little as R25 431.

  • 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 (4 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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