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R7 957+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

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— MEL
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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 23 March 2026.

Fri 1/520:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 8/520:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/3R15 490
Tue 5/514:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 12/520:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/3R15 507
Sat 18/414:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop23h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sat 25/420:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/3R15 524
Wed 6/514:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/515:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/3R15 558
Thu 26/119:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 15/118:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/3R15 796
Sat 6/614:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 15/622:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/3R15 813
Wed 4/119:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/1118:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3R15 881
Sat 23/514:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 31/515:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/3R16 085
Mon 31/89:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 18/917:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/3R16 119
Mon 4/518:45
JNB
-
AVV
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Wed 3/66:00
AVV
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/3R20 659
Wed 6/518:45
JNB
-
AVV
1 stop31h 00m
Qantas Airways
Thu 4/66:00
AVV
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/3R20 693
Wed 6/518:45
JNB
-
AVV
1 stop31h 00m
Qantas Airways
Tue 2/616:40
AVV
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/3R20 710

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 23 March 2026.

Return from

R15 490

One-way from

R7 957

Popular in

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Average price

R16 850
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/5-8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

16:50-4:55

2 stops28h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

20:55-2:20

2 stops37h 25m

R18 516

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

14:45-22:05

1 stop23h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

16:10-16:10

1 stop32h 00m

R19 179

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

14:45-22:05

1 stop23h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

16:10-16:10

1 stop32h 00m

R19 298
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

18:45-20:20

1 stop17h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 1/6

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R20 659

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

18:45-20:20

1 stop17h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 3/6

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R20 659

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:45-9:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 4/6

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R20 693

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

18:45-20:20

1 stop17h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 2/6

16:40-16:25

1 stop31h 45m

R20 693

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:45-9:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 1/6

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R20 693

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

9:25-22:05

3 stops28h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

22:45-15:20

1 stop24h 35m

R20 965

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

9:25-22:05

3 stops28h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 26/4

15:45-15:50

1 stop32h 05m

R21 373

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Best time to book a flight to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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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 13 March 2026.

Booking 76 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 20 hours 55 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.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R13 347
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R14 474
South African
South African
From R16 598
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R13 286

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 23 March 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
1 228 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 228 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 228 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 228 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 009 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 228 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 228 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 429 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 228 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,8

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.

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 684, however they can be found for as little as R25 537.

  • 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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