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R8 432+ 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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MEL
Jul 15 — Jul 221
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Flights to Melbourne in 2025

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 10 July 2025.

Return from

R14 840

One-way from

R8 432

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R20 219
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 10/9-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 2/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R42 125 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 012 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

Find flight deals to Melbourne Airport

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

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to Melbourne that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 10 July 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 8/7

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Best time to book a flight to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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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 27 June 2025.

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?

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 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

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 10 July 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.

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

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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