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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport from R11 043

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
Feb 4 — Feb 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 January 2026.

Tue 17/220:30JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 24/223:40MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/1R14 817
Wed 18/212:45JNB - MEL
1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 25/216:10MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1R15 032
Mon 10/819:50JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 50mSingapore Airlines
Mon 31/85:55MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/1R15 493
Thu 21/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 25/57:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/1R16 301
Mon 10/89:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways
Mon 31/817:20MEL - JNB
2 stops45h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/1R16 482
Tue 3/213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 10/223:40MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/1R16 515
Fri 16/1020:55JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 00mQatar Airways
Fri 30/1016:10MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/1R16 845
Fri 16/1011:20JNB - MEL
2 stops43h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 30/1015:35MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/1R16 977
Fri 13/311:00JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 10mCathay Pacific
Sun 22/38:35MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/1R16 993

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 817

One-way from

R11 043

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R19 432
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 28/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R22 175 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 279 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 5 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

12:45-5:45

1 stop32h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

R15 032

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

11:00-7:10

1 stop35h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

8:35-7:25

2 stops31h 50m

R16 993

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

13:00-8:40

2 stops28h 40m

R17 125

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 26/2

18:30-15:25

2 stops29h 55m

R17 438

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

R17 570

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

R17 570

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

19:10-17:00

2 stops60h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 26/2

18:20-10:50

2 stops49h 30m

R17 636

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

10:00-8:20

3 stops31h 20m

R17 817

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

19:05-17:00

2 stops60h 55m

R11 043

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:05-17:00

2 stops60h 55m

R11 241

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport is 12 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 R11 455). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 361). 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.

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 5 January 2026.
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
1 424 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

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
1 424 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 424 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

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
1 122 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 424 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

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
963 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 424 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

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
50 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 424 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

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
3 700 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 424 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific can get you from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in just under 32h. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 10m. 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 R9 760. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Singapore Airlines, from R12 808, and Cathay Pacific, from R12 862. These flights start at 42% 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 694 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from R7 023 and R7 643, respectively.

  • 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 Singapore are the next rarest. Dubai 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 R11 455). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 361). 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 8 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 5 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 760AverageR15 554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 806AverageR15 472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 863AverageR14 417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR13 031AverageR18 198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 658AverageR16 650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 164AverageR17 462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 870AverageR22 707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR18 372AverageR20 056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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