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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport from R10 677

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
Feb 11 — Feb 181
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, booked 54 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 6 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 484

One-way from

R10 677

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R19 512
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/3-16/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R31 805 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 865 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Melbourne

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 6 February 2025.

Fri 7/39:55JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 16/39:00MEL - JNB
2 stops32h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/2R17 484
Thu 10/418:40JNB - MEL
2 stops18h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 25/46:00MEL - JNB
1 stop18h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/2R17 652
Tue 8/411:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 26/47:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/2R17 708
Thu 15/513:45JNB - MEL
2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 24/513:15MEL - JNB
2 stops24h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/2R19 382
Sat 8/311:05JNB - MEL
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/68:35MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2R19 586
Thu 13/313:20JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways
Sat 22/30:30MEL - JNB
2 stops41h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/2R19 884
Mon 28/43:10JNB - MEL
2 stops36h 20mRwandAir
Tue 20/515:15MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 5/2R21 595
Sat 24/517:50JNB - MEL
3 stops50h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/67:00MEL - JNB
3 stops59h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2R24 050
Mon 3/318:50JNB - MEL
1 stop43h 30mEmirates
Sun 9/36:15MEL - JNB
1 stop43h 20mEmirates
Deal found 4/2R25 538
Sun 16/320:25JNB - MEL
2 stops49h 45mSWISS
Thu 12/615:40MEL - JNB
2 stops49h 40mSWISS
Deal found 5/2R27 045

Find flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne within your budget

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 6 February 2025.

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/3

9:55-16:55

1 stop22h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

9:00-8:35

2 stops32h 35m

R17 484

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

18:40-20:40

2 stops18h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 25/4

6:00-16:10

1 stop18h 10m

R17 652

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 23/4

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

R17 708

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

13:45-20:45

2 stops23h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 24/5

13:15-6:10

2 stops24h 55m

R19 382

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/3

11:05-11:40

2 stops39h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 7/6

8:35-7:40

2 stops31h 05m

R19 586

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

13:20-23:45

1 stop25h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

0:30-9:25

2 stops41h 55m

R19 884

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

3:10-23:30

2 stops36h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

15:15-14:20

2 stops31h 05m

R21 595

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/5

17:50-4:40

3 stops50h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

7:00-10:35

3 stops59h 35m

R24 050

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

18:50-23:20

1 stop43h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

6:15-16:35

1 stop43h 20m

R25 538

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

20:25-7:10

2 stops49h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

15:40-9:20

2 stops49h 40m

R27 045

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 31 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport is 54 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 6 February 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 6 February 2025.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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

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  • 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 R17 484. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from R17 652, and Cathay Pacific, from R17 708. These flights start at 20% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    R10 677 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 South African and RwandAir, with prices starting from R11 383 and R14 601, respectively.

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

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

    Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq can be accessed by travelling approximately 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about R655 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations 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.

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  • 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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