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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport from R9 865

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 13/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
Jun 17 — Jun 241
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Melbourne are usually found in March or May, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 753

One-way from

R9 865

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 101
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 28/11-15/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 13/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R43 909 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 258 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 12 June 2025.

Fri 28/1119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 25mSingapore Airlines
Thu 15/10:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/6R14 753
Thu 6/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 19/110:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/6R14 842
Sun 23/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/112:00MEL - JNB
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6R16 206
Mon 13/1020:55JNB - MEL
1 stop17h 35mSouth African
Tue 18/1118:50MEL - JNB
1 stop19h 15mSouth African
Deal found 11/6R17 126
Thu 20/1112:45JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Fri 9/116:10MEL - JNB
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6R17 215
Thu 24/718:45JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 31/76:30MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6R18 030
Sun 19/103:10JNB - MEL
2 stops36h 00mRwandAir
Thu 20/1117:10MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 12/6R20 917

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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 12 June 2025.
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

Fri 28/11

19:50-8:15

1 stop27h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

0:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

R14 753

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

11:05-12:30

1 stop40h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 19/11

0:45-7:40

1 stop39h 55m

R14 842

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

11:05-12:30

1 stop40h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 31/1

12:00-7:40

2 stops28h 40m

R16 206

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

20:55-23:30

1 stop17h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

18:50-5:05

1 stop19h 15m

R17 126

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

12:45-23:45

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 9/1

16:10-9:45

1 stop26h 35m

R17 215

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

18:45-18:50

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 31/7

6:30-16:20

1 stop17h 50m

R18 030

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

3:10-0:10

2 stops36h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 20/11

17:10-14:20

2 stops30h 10m

R20 917

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

13:25-5:30

1 stop32h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 30/6

5:15-20:50

1 stop23h 35m

R25 114

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

R9 865

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/8

9:50-3:10

1 stop33h 20m

R10 325

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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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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 9 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport is 22 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport (average of R991). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 354). 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 12 June 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 12 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific from Johannesburg to Melbourne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
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Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 302 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
892 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
854 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
South African
7,5
Good
34 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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.

  • 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 R14 753. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from R14 842, and South African, from R17 126. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    R9 865 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 Etihad Airways and South African, with prices starting from R10 325 and R11 707, 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. Dubai comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

    The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq are located about 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R242 per day.

  • 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 Hong Kong are the next rarest. Singapore 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 R991). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 354). 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 9 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne

Discover the top 9 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 12 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 893AverageR17 594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR14 276AverageR20 234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 389AverageR17 067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 574AverageR17 326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 491AverageR18 624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR16 916AverageR23 937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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South AfricanCheapestR17 409AverageR19 030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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RwandAirCheapestR20 211AverageR24 436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR22 474AverageR25 574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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