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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport from R7 921

JNB — MEL
Sep 21 — Sep 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne

Sun 8/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Sun 22/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 18/8R14 178
Fri 28/820:55 -
1 stop41h 10m
Fri 4/916:10 -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 17/8R14 290
Tue 8/914:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Mon 23/1117:10 -
1 stop31h 25m
Deal found 19/8R14 386
Sun 6/920:55 -
1 stop41h 10m
Tue 22/916:10 -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 19/8R14 466
Sat 31/1013:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Sat 7/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 19/8R14 610
Sun 6/920:55 -
1 stop41h 10m
Thu 17/916:10 -
1 stop43h 50m
Deal found 19/8R15 122
Thu 10/914:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Mon 14/916:10 -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 20/8R15 394
Sun 29/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Sun 20/1216:10 -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 17/8R15 458
Wed 14/1014:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Wed 21/1023:45 -
1 stop42h 25m
Deal found 20/8R15 570
Mon 12/1014:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Thu 29/1023:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 21/8R15 666
Sun 1/110:20 -
2 stops55h 40m
Thu 26/1118:20 -
2 stops37h 05m
Deal found 17/8R15 826

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Melbourne

Round-trip from

R14 178

One-way from

R7 921

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 114
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/11-22/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R18 273 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 338 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

0:20-17:00

2 stops55h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 29/11

18:20-11:00

2 stops49h 40m

R17 522

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

18:50-17:00

2 stops61h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 28/11

16:30-22:25

2 stops38h 55m

R18 098

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

R18 739
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/10

14:05-23:05

1 stop24h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 27/10

23:40-15:15

1 stop24h 35m

R18 899

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

20:20-23:20

1 stop42h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 1/12

17:10-15:15

1 stop31h 05m

R18 931

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

20:20-23:20

1 stop42h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 28/11

17:10-15:35

1 stop31h 25m

R19 171

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

18:50-20:40

2 stops40h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 15/2

18:20-11:00

2 stops49h 40m

R19 267
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

20:55-22:05

1 stop41h 10m

R8 001

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

9:45-9:25

2 stops39h 40m

R9 681

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/12

13:45-22:45

2 stops48h 00m

R9 937

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport (average of R14 962). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 195). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between R15 450 and R19 523 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 178 on Qatar Airways (Nov 8–Nov 22).

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 40 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,South African, 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.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 455 reviews
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Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 455 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 455 reviews
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Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
South African
7,6
Good
64 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 455 reviews
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Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 085 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 455 reviews
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Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 735 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 455 reviews
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Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 507 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 455 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,7

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport?

    Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways can get you from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in just under 24h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 31h 05m. The distance from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport is about 10313 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 R7 623. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from R12 224, and Singapore Airlines, from R13 597. These flights start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    R6 635 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from R7 061 and R7 627, respectively.

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

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

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and Gold Souq are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and Gold Souq can be accessed by travelling approximately 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl.

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

    Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights have a stopover in Perth least often. Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights stopping in Singapore are the next rarest. Hong Kong 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport (average of R14 962). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 195). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 623AverageR15 255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 189AverageR14 474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 580AverageR16 968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 804AverageR15 933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR13 826AverageR19 151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR15 779AverageR17 885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 833AverageR21 618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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