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R8 178+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

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— MEL
May 31 — Jun 71
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 1 May 2026.

Tue 26/519:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 25/622:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop42h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4R14 731
Thu 18/620:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop35h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 2/722:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R14 747
Mon 15/619:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 22/622:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5R14 831
Sun 3/519:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 12/522:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop43h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R14 965
Thu 4/612:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop44h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/622:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R15 116
Sat 13/612:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop44h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sat 20/622:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R15 401
Tue 17/1120:20
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 12/223:40
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R15 602
Wed 6/512:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop44h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 18/522:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R15 786
Mon 8/612:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop44h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sun 28/622:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R15 904
Thu 21/519:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 18/622:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R16 071
Thu 4/618:45
JNB
-
AVV
1 stop35h 25m
Qantas Airways
Mon 8/66:00
AVV
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/4R20 864
Sat 9/518:45
JNB
-
AVV
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Sat 16/56:00
AVV
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/4R23 194

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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 1 May 2026.

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R14 731

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R8 178

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Average price

R16 792
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/5-25/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 79h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

9:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

17:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

R17 496

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

20:25-11:00

1 stop30h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

5:55-19:20

1 stop21h 25m

R18 484
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

18:45-18:55

1 stop16h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R20 529

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 8/6

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R20 914

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

12:40-23:45

2 stops51h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

22:45-4:00

1 stop37h 15m

R22 071

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

12:40-22:20

2 stops49h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

22:45-4:00

1 stop37h 15m

R22 071

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

12:40-17:15

1 stop44h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 16/6

20:30-9:00

2 stops44h 30m

R22 087

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

20:55-22:00

2 stops41h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

22:45-4:00

1 stop37h 15m

R22 238

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

11:30-22:05

2 stops26h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

16:10-18:10

3 stops34h 00m

R22 959

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

10:05-5:30

1 stop35h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

5:15-20:35

1 stop23h 20m

R23 562

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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?

Booking 74 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 21 hours 0 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 Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R14 416
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R13 155
South African
South African
From R16 437
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R13 005

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

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 1 May 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
1 310 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 310 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 310 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 310 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 028 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 310 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 724 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 310 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 434 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 310 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

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 R25 405, however they can be found for as little as R18 452.

  • 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 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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