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R9 586+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

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— MEL
Aug 7 — Aug 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 July 2026.

Mon 26/1013:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop43h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 3/1123:40
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/7R14 151
Sun 25/1013:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop43h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 3/1123:40
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/7R14 216
Mon 3/814:05
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop42h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 24/822:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop42h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/7R14 265
Mon 16/1113:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sun 22/1123:40
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/7R14 622
Thu 26/1113:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sat 30/123:40
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/7R15 223
Fri 10/720:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop35h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 29/722:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/7R15 678
Mon 27/714:05
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/816:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/7R16 198
Fri 10/720:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop35h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 24/716:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop43h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/7R16 280
Sun 1/1113:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop43h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 16/1123:40
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/7R16 653
Mon 27/718:45
JNB
-
AVV
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Sun 9/820:55
AVV
-
JNB
1 stop27h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/7R19 919
Wed 2/918:45
JNB
-
AVV
1 stop17h 35m
Qantas Airways
Wed 30/96:00
AVV
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/7R20 195
Mon 26/1017:55
JNB
-
AVV
1 stop20h 20m
Qantas Airways
Mon 2/116:00
AVV
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/7R20 228

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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 July 2026.

Return from

R14 151

One-way from

R9 586

Popular in

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February

Average price

R18 440
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/10-3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Return

Price

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

14:05-16:50

1 stop42h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

22:45-9:10

1 stop42h 25m

R14 265

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/7

14:05-19:40

2 stops45h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 6/8

16:10-9:10

1 stop25h 00m

R17 953

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

18:50-6:30

2 stops50h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

16:55-11:00

2 stops51h 05m

R19 626

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

18:45-20:20

1 stop17h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 30/9

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R20 195

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

17:55-23:15

1 stop20h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 2/11

6:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

R20 228

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/8

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 27/8

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R20 244

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 26/8

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R20 244

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 6/10

14:55-16:25

1 stop34h 30m

R20 325

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

18:45-18:55

1 stop16h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 2/10

6:00-20:05

1 stop22h 05m

R20 861

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

18:45-20:20

1 stop17h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 1/10

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R21 105

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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 19 hours 47 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 Cathay Pacific.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R13 991
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R13 789
South African
South African
From R16 021
Emirates
Emirates
From R18 419

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 July 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
1 404 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,9

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
1 404 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 404 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,9

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
62 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 404 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,9

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
1 057 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 404 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,9

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
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 404 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,9

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
1 477 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 404 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,9

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 474, however they can be found for as little as R3 390.

  • 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 (17 hours 25 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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