How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport?

Cathay Pacific can get you from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in just under 40h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport is about 10313 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport round-trip from R10 149. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Singapore Airlines, from R13 350, and Cathay Pacific, from R13 444. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport?

Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport.

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport?

Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights have a stopover in Sydney most often. Doha sees the next most stopovers on Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights. Hong Kong comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights.

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights?

Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights have a stopover in Abu Dhabi least often. Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights stopping in Dubai are the next rarest. Perth comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights.

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R8 073+ Flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Melbourne are usually found in March or August, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Melbourne

Round-trip from	R14 620
One-way from	R8 073
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R18 665

Cathay Pacific
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Johannesburg to Melbourne

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport?

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport (average of R12 254). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 351). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to MEL?

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 388 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 388 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 388 reviews

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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

1 043 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 388 reviews

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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

925 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 388 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

South African

7,5

Good

46 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 388 reviews

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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

3 659 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 388 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport?
Cathay Pacific can get you from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in just under 40h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport is about 10313 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport round-trip from R10 149. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Singapore Airlines, from R13 350, and Cathay Pacific, from R13 444. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport?
Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights have a stopover in Sydney most often. Doha sees the next most stopovers on Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights. Hong Kong comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights?
Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights have a stopover in Abu Dhabi least often. Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights stopping in Dubai are the next rarest. Perth comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport (average of R12 254). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 351). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Etihad Airways	CheapestR10 149	AverageR17 082	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR13 350	AverageR16 487	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR13 444	AverageR15 003	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR13 612	AverageR19 133	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 149	AverageR16 982	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	CheapestR16 815	AverageR18 436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
RwandAir	CheapestR18 871	AverageR22 554	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Emirates	CheapestR20 304	AverageR24 373	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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