What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Melbourne . Flying to Melbourne in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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, Singapore Airlines 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 R2 919, while return flights cost around R2 379.

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 (15 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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Flights to Melbourne in 2025

Return from	R14 840
One-way from	R8 432
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R20 219

Cathay Pacific
10/9-17/9
2 total stops
66h 50m total
Johannesburg to Melbourne

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2/9
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26h 55m total
Johannesburg to Melbourne

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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 10 July 2025.

Wed 10/911:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Wed 17/923:45MEL - JNB

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 8/7R14 840

Fri 22/89:50JNB - MEL

1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways

Fri 29/85:00MEL - JNB

1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/7R14 876

Tue 2/1212:45JNB - MEL

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Tue 30/1216:10MEL - JNB

1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/7R17 290

Thu 6/1111:05JNB - MEL

2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/129:00MEL - JNB

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/7R17 610

Sat 26/718:45JNB - MEL

1 stop15h 10mQantas Airways

Sat 2/86:00MEL - JNB

1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/7R19 278

Best flights to Melbourne Airport
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Melbourne Airport that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 July 2025.

Wed 10/911:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Wed 17/923:45MEL - JNB

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 8/7R14 840

Fri 22/89:50JNB - MEL

1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways

Fri 29/85:00MEL - JNB

1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/7R14 876

Tue 2/1212:45JNB - MEL

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Tue 30/1216:10MEL - JNB

1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/7R17 290

Thu 6/1111:05JNB - MEL

2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/129:00MEL - JNB

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/7R17 610

Sat 26/718:45JNB - MEL

1 stop15h 10mQantas Airways

Sat 2/86:00MEL - JNB

1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/7R19 278

Last-minute flights to Melbourne Airport
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Tue 15/720:55JNB - MEL

1 stop17h 25mSouth African

Sun 3/819:45MEL - JNB

1 stop17h 30mSouth African

Deal found 8/7R25 492

Tue 15/711:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Wed 30/76:15MEL - JNB

2 stops33h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 8/7R29 237

Tue 15/722:20JNB - MEL

1 stop23h 10mEmirates

Wed 30/75:15MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 35mEmirates

Deal found 8/7R31 634

Wed 16/718:45JNB - MEL

1 stop16h 20mQantas Airways

Mon 4/86:00MEL - JNB

1 stop18h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/7R22 545

Wed 16/717:55JNB - MEL

2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 13/815:55MEL - JNB

2 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/7R24 018

Sat 26/718:45JNB - MEL

1 stop15h 10mQantas Airways

Sat 2/86:00MEL - JNB

1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/7R19 278

Tue 5/820:55JNB - MEL

1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/813:45MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/7R17 681

Wed 13/811:20JNB - MEL

2 stops37h 15mCathay Pacific

Thu 28/87:00MEL - JNB

2 stops32h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 8/7R16 580

Sun 17/83:10JNB - MEL

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Deal found 9/7R23 397

Fri 22/89:50JNB - MEL

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Fri 29/85:00MEL - JNB

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Deal found 7/7R14 876

One-way flights to Melbourne Airport
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Tue 2/911:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

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Tue 2/911:20JNB - MEL

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/7R9 053

Tue 30/1219:50JNB - MEL

1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/7R9 178

Fri 8/89:50JNB - MEL

1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/7R9 870

Mon 1/93:10JNB - MEL

2 stops36h 00mRwandAir

Deal found 8/7R13 651

Fri 28/1119:50JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/7R31 332

Tue 30/920:55JNB - MEL

1 stop15h 40mSouth African

Deal found 8/7R32 592

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Wed 10/9

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 17/9

23:45-7:40

1 stop39h 55m

R14 840

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/8

9:50-3:10

1 stop33h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

5:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

R14 876

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

12:45-23:05

1 stop25h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 30/12

16:10-9:45

1 stop26h 35m

R17 290

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

11:05-16:35

2 stops44h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 4/12

9:00-7:40

2 stops31h 40m

R17 610

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/7

18:45-17:55

1 stop15h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 2/8

6:00-16:15

1 stop18h 15m

R19 278

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

R8 432

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

11:20-23:35

2 stops28h 15m

R9 053

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/12

19:50-5:55

1 stop25h 05m

R9 178

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/8

9:50-3:10

1 stop33h 20m

R9 870

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

3:10-23:10

2 stops36h 00m

R13 651

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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?

Booking 48 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 15 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Melbourne?

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 Singapore Airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne are Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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

1 324 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 324 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 324 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

929 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 324 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Qantas Airways

7,5

Good

876 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 324 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

South African

7,5

Good

35 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 324 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 590 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 324 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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, Singapore Airlines 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 R2 919, while return flights cost around R2 379.
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 (15 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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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 27 June 2025.

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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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne?

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Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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.

FAQs about flying to Melbourne

Can I find cheaper flights to Melbourne if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne?

Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

Does Melbourne have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Melbourne?

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