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R8 253+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

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— MEL
Nov 17 — Nov 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 October 2025.

Mon 3/1111:20JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 10mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/118:40MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/10R14 612
Sun 2/1111:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/110:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/10R15 255
Tue 11/1111:00JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 18/117:10MEL - JNB
2 stops33h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/10R15 377
Tue 11/1120:20JNB - MEL
1 stop42h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 18/1123:40MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/10R15 463
Mon 10/1111:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 50mCathay Pacific
Fri 21/1110:00MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/10R15 481
Tue 21/1011:20JNB - MEL
2 stops50h 35mCathay Pacific
Wed 14/115:35MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/10R15 498
Fri 12/129:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Fri 9/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/10R15 846
Fri 31/1017:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Fri 7/116:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/10R22 205
Sun 2/1117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Thu 6/116:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/10R22 292
Fri 31/1017:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/116:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10R24 481
Thu 13/1117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 20/116:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/10R26 583
Tue 21/1018:45JNB - AVV
1 stop16h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 20/16:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/10R27 278

Flights to Melbourne in 2025

Find the latest flights to Melbourne in 2025, 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 18 October 2025.

Return from

R14 612

One-way from

R8 253

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 921
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 3/11-7/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 71h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 26/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R2 382 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R371 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:20-12:30

1 stop40h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

0:45-7:25

1 stop39h 40m

R14 612

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

8:40-7:25

1 stop31h 45m

R15 255

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:55-12:10

1 stop31h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

0:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

R17 253

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

11:00-13:20

2 stops41h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

8:40-7:25

1 stop31h 45m

R19 147

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

17:30-7:35

1 stop29h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 15/8

6:00-16:15

1 stop18h 15m

R19 477

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/10

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 7/11

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

R19 512

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

17:30-20:20

1 stop17h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 11/2

20:55-15:00

1 stop27h 05m

R20 120

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 6/11

6:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

R22 205

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/10

17:30-20:20

1 stop17h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 7/11

6:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

R24 203

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

9:50-23:15

2 stops28h 25m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 20/11

6:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

R28 338

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Best time to book a flight to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Melbourne

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2025.

Booking 59 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.

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne takes 17 hours 52 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Melbourne should consider flying on Saturday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne?

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

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R13 639
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R14 338
South African
South African
From R17 063
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R13 533

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

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

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).

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 18 October 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Australia, such as Singapore Airlines, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 382 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 382 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 382 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 028 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 382 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
921 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 382 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
South African
7,5
Good
46 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 382 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 650 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 382 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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 R406, however they can be found for as little as R367.

  • 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 50 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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