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R7 697+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

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

Flights to Melbourne in 2026

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Sun 18/1020:55 -
1 stop41h 10m
Sun 25/1023:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
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Thu 22/1014:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Thu 29/1023:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
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Tue 20/1020:55 -
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Tue 27/1023:40 -
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Wed 21/1014:05 -
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Wed 28/1023:40 -
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Fri 23/1014:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Sat 14/1123:40 -
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Fri 30/1013:45 -
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Sat 30/117:10 -
1 stop24h 30m
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Mon 16/1113:45 -
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Thu 10/1216:10 -
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Mon 23/1113:45 -
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Mon 30/1117:10 -
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Sat 26/129:50 -
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Tue 19/118:20 -
1 stop23h 00m
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Mon 28/1217:55 -
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Mon 18/120:55 -
1 stop27h 05m
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Thu 1/1018:45 -
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Tue 3/1114:50 -
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Sun 6/910:05 -
2 stops28h 45m
Sun 13/916:40 -
2 stops35h 55m
Deal found 5/9R27 027

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R14 167

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R7 697

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Average price

R17 035
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/2-19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 768

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 768

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

20:20-12:05

2 stops30h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 151

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/1

13:45-17:50

1 stop43h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 549

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

18:50-17:00

2 stops61h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 788

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/1

13:45-5:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 505

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

11:00-16:20

2 stops44h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 015

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/9

11:10-14:40

2 stops43h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 286

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

17:40-23:20

2 stops44h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 430

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/1

13:45-8:05

2 stops57h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 242

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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 22 hours 2 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 806
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R13 495
Emirates
Emirates
From R17 759
South African
South African
From R15 653

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

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

Rainfall in Melbourne 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

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

Read through reviews of airlines serving Australia, such as South African,Cathay Pacific, 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.
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
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Food

7,5

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,5

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 473 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,5

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 090 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,5

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 734 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,5

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 533 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,5

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

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 407, however they can be found for as little as R3 325.

  • 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 (20 hours 5 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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