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R7 694+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

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— MEL
Sep 7 — Sep 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Melbourne in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 8 August 2026.

Wed 9/914:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Mon 14/916:10 -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 4/8R14 284
Tue 10/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Tue 24/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 3/8R14 495
Wed 9/914:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Wed 16/916:10 -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 7/8R14 544
Tue 24/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Tue 1/1217:10 -
1 stop31h 05m
Deal found 5/8R14 560
Mon 10/820:55 -
1 stop41h 10m
Mon 17/816:10 -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 6/8R14 657
Fri 4/914:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Fri 11/916:10 -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 5/8R14 690
Fri 4/914:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Sat 12/916:10 -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 5/8R14 771
Sun 9/814:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Tue 18/816:10 -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 4/8R15 274
Mon 10/810:05 -
2 stops28h 45m
Mon 17/814:55 -
2 stops33h 30m
Deal found 5/8R23 926
Sat 5/918:45 -
1 stop31h 00m
Tue 8/914:55 -
1 stop33h 30m
Deal found 6/8R24 510
Mon 10/818:45 -
1 stop20h 05m
Mon 17/86:00 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 5/8R25 419
Tue 29/1217:55 -
1 stop17h 25m
Tue 19/16:00 -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 8/8R25 565

Find flight deals to Melbourne

Find the latest flights to Melbourne in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 8 August 2026.

Return from

R14 284

One-way from

R7 694

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 589
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/9-14/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/11
  • 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 (R1 232 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R272 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

20:20-17:50

1 stop36h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 27/2

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

R18 715

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

18:50-10:15

2 stops54h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 27/2

18:20-22:25

2 stops37h 05m

R18 797

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

R19 073

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/1

13:45-5:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 31/1

17:10-8:40

1 stop24h 30m

R19 316

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

13:45-5:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 2/2

17:10-8:40

1 stop24h 30m

R19 316

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 511

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AVV Melbourne Avalon

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

17:55-23:15

1 stop20h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 15/2

6:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

R20 436
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AVV Melbourne Avalon

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/1

17:55-20:20

1 stop17h 25m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 6/2

6:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

R20 517

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

18:50-20:40

2 stops40h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

18:20-11:00

2 stops49h 40m

R21 345

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AVV Melbourne Avalon

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/1

17:55-23:15

1 stop20h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 30/1

6:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

R23 845

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Melbourne

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne takes 20 hours 17 minutes. Flights to Melbourne from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne are Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways and Etihad Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R13 977
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R14 062
South African
South African
From R15 999
Emirates
Emirates
From R18 402

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne are Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines.

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 ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne 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, 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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Melbourne?

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 8 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Australia, such as Cathay Pacific,South African, andQantas Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,5

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 441 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 441 reviews
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Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,5

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
South African
7,6
Good
63 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,5

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 079 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,5

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,5

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 500 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,5

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific

FAQs about flying to Melbourne

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Melbourne if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Melbourne on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Melbourne.

  • How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

    A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around R3 471, however they can be found for as little as R3 387.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Melbourne have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Melbourne can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Melbourne?

    Yes. Melbourne has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 1 Bdrm With Parking, Walk To Beach is the closest property to Melbourne (0,0 km away from Melbourne).

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