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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport from R7 712

JNB — MEL
Oct 2 — Oct 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne

Tue 10/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Tue 24/1117:10 -
1 stop24h 30m
Deal found 30/8R14 634
Thu 15/1014:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Wed 28/1023:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 31/8R15 312
Wed 14/1014:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Tue 20/1023:45 -
1 stop42h 25m
Deal found 2/9R15 408
Wed 14/1014:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Sat 24/1023:45 -
1 stop24h 50m
Deal found 2/9R15 473
Fri 16/1020:55 -
1 stop41h 10m
Fri 23/1023:45 -
1 stop37h 15m
Deal found 1/9R15 618
Tue 13/1014:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Tue 20/1023:45 -
1 stop42h 25m
Deal found 29/8R15 844
Sun 6/920:55 -
1 stop41h 10m
Fri 21/516:10 -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 29/8R15 876
Sun 6/920:55 -
1 stop41h 10m
Sun 28/217:10 -
1 stop31h 25m
Deal found 29/8R15 957
Sat 5/914:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Thu 10/615:10 -
1 stop32h 10m
Deal found 30/8R15 973
Sun 6/920:55 -
1 stop41h 10m
Fri 2/416:10 -
1 stop32h 10m
Deal found 29/8R16 005
Fri 4/914:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Sun 14/216:10 -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 29/8R16 731

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Melbourne

Round-trip from

R14 634

One-way from

R7 712

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 458
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/11-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R19 445 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 515 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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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 958

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 232

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

7:30-23:05

2 stops30h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

17:10-15:15

3 stops31h 05m

R25 396

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/1

0:20-5:40

3 stops44h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 14/2

0:30-11:00

2 stops43h 30m

R28 493

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

14:30-9:50

3 stops35h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 4/10

13:05-15:50

3 stops35h 45m

R29 397

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/12

14:30-7:15

3 stops31h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 20/12

15:10-13:30

3 stops31h 20m

R48 532
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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R8 212

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/1

20:20-23:20

1 stop42h 00m

R9 890

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

20:20-23:20

1 stop42h 00m

R9 907

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

20:20-23:05

2 stops41h 45m

R10 729

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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 R15 183). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 475). 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 812 and R19 878 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 634 on Qatar Airways (Nov 10–Nov 24).

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
1 467 reviews
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Comfort

7,5

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,7

Boarding

7,9

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
1 467 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 467 reviews
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Comfort

7,5

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,7

Boarding

7,9

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
1 467 reviews
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Comfort

7,5

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,7

Boarding

7,9

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
1 088 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 467 reviews
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Comfort

7,5

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,7

Boarding

7,9

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
7,3
Good
3 728 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 467 reviews
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Comfort

7,5

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,7

Boarding

7,9

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
1 529 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 467 reviews
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Comfort

7,5

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,7

Boarding

7,9

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?

    Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines can get you from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in just under 24h. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 50m. 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 686. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from R12 344, and Qantas Airways, from R13 930. 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 898 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 147 and R7 690, 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. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about R800 per day.

  • 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 R15 183). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 475). 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 686AverageR15 627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 344AverageR14 852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR13 930AverageR19 590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 970AverageR16 033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 459AverageR18 095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR15 848AverageR18 059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 981AverageR21 808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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