Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport from R8 328
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 30/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
Jan 24 — Jan 311
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Melbourne are usually found in November or March, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Friday
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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 25 December 2025.
Tue 30/1213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 14/117:10MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12R17 705
Wed 31/1213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 14/117:10MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12R20 154
Wed 31/1216:50JNB - MEL
2 stops27h 55mRwandAir
Wed 14/123:40MEL - JNB
2 stops35h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 23/12R21 187
Tue 30/129:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/110:00MEL - JNB
3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R23 135
Mon 29/123:10JNB - MEL
2 stops53h 40mRwandAir
Wed 14/123:40MEL - JNB
2 stops47h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 23/12R23 918
Wed 31/1216:50JNB - MEL
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/111:05MEL - JNB
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R27 299
Thu 25/1217:30JNB - MEL
1 stop17h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 15/16:00MEL - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/12R56 481
Best flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 December 2025.
Fri 27/39:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 30/417:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/12R15 324
Thu 26/311:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 31/39:00MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/12R15 557
Fri 6/213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 00mQatar Airways
Fri 13/218:00MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12R17 722
Fri 8/516:50JNB - MEL
2 stops28h 05mRwandAir
Tue 12/515:10MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 24/12R18 122
Tue 27/119:10JNB - MEL
2 stops55h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 8/218:20MEL - JNB
2 stops49h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/12R19 038
Wed 28/111:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 8/215:35MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/12R17 705
Tue 27/111:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 8/215:35MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/12R17 772
Fri 27/311:00JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 30/49:00MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/12R17 889
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Data last updated 25 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 29/123:10JNB - MEL
2 stops53h 40mRwandAir
Wed 14/123:40MEL - JNB
2 stops47h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 23/12R23 918
Tue 30/1213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 14/117:10MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12R17 705
Tue 30/129:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/110:00MEL - JNB
3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R23 135
Wed 31/1213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 14/117:10MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12R20 154
Wed 31/1216:50JNB - MEL
2 stops27h 55mRwandAir
Wed 14/123:40MEL - JNB
2 stops35h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 23/12R21 187
Wed 31/1216:50JNB - MEL
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/111:05MEL - JNB
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R27 299
Thu 1/13:10JNB - MEL
2 stops41h 35mRwandAir
Fri 9/116:10MEL - JNB
2 stops55h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 23/12R30 980
Thu 1/13:10JNB - MEL
2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R32 246
Fri 2/19:25JNB - MEL
1 stop28h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 9/117:10MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12R28 815
One-way flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 25 December 2025.
Tue 30/129:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/12R8 328
Wed 31/129:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/12R9 161
Tue 30/1211:00JNB - MEL
2 stops51h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R12 942
Thu 22/119:10JNB - MEL
3 stops49h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12R13 358
Wed 31/1211:00JNB - MEL
3 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R13 491
Tue 6/15:25JNB - MEL
3 stops57h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R14 091
Mon 5/111:00JNB - MEL
3 stops51h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R15 274
Fri 2/117:30JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/12R15 507
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 25 December 2025.
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 25 December 2025.
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JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 27/3
9:50-17:00
1 stop22h 10m
Melbourne
Thu 30/4
17:10-8:20
1 stop23h 10m
R15 324
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 26/3
11:00-23:00
1 stop27h 00m
Melbourne
Tue 31/3
9:00-7:40
2 stops31h 40m
R15 557
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 28/1
11:00-23:00
1 stop27h 00m
Melbourne
Sun 8/2
15:35-7:25
1 stop24h 50m
R17 705
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 6/2
13:45-5:45
1 stop31h 00m
Melbourne
Fri 13/2
18:00-15:35
2 stops30h 35m
R17 722
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 27/1
11:00-23:00
1 stop27h 00m
Melbourne
Sun 8/2
15:35-7:25
1 stop24h 50m
R17 772
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 27/3
11:00-12:30
1 stop40h 30m
Melbourne
Thu 30/4
9:00-7:40
2 stops30h 40m
R17 889
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 8/5
16:50-4:55
2 stops28h 05m
Melbourne
Tue 12/5
15:10-14:20
2 stops31h 10m
R18 122
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 27/1
19:10-11:50
2 stops55h 40m
Melbourne
Sun 8/2
18:20-10:50
2 stops49h 30m
R19 038
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 31/12
9:50-17:00
1 stop22h 10m
R9 161
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 22/1
19:10-5:40
3 stops49h 30m
R13 358
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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 19 December 2025.
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 609). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 607). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 December 2025.
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?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
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
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 25 December 2025.
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.
Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Related info for your journey
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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport?
Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways can get you from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in just under 22h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 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 R9 863. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Singapore Airlines, from R12 943, and Cathay Pacific, from R13 000. 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 765 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 097 and R7 724, 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 609). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 607). 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.
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 25 December 2025.
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