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R11 335+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MEL
Jan 28 — Feb 41
1 adult

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 23 January 2025.

Return from

R17 899

One-way from

R11 335

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R25 240
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 1/3-7/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 66h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
South African
  • South African
  • 10/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R30 153 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 793 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2025

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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 January 2025.

Sat 1/311:05JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 05mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/39:20MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/1R17 899
Mon 10/320:00JNB - MEL
2 stops42h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 17/317:10MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/1R18 084
Mon 7/420:55JNB - MEL
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/417:45MEL - JNB
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R18 140
Sun 4/59:55JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 30mEtihad Airways
Thu 6/115:55MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/1R19 397
Wed 19/217:15JNB - AVV
1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 2/66:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/1R20 155
Fri 7/217:15JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 7/317:00MEL - JNB
1 stop30h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/1R20 488
Mon 1/1219:50JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 55mSingapore Airlines
Tue 30/120:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 22/1R20 784
Mon 28/43:10JNB - MEL
2 stops36h 20mRwandAir
Tue 20/515:15MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 22/1R21 302
Sat 1/310:15JNB - MEL
2 stops25h 20mEmirates
Thu 6/33:25MEL - JNB
2 stops26h 25mEmirates
Deal found 22/1R25 074
Sat 8/320:25JNB - MEL
2 stops49h 45mSWISS
Sat 15/319:25MEL - JNB
2 stops48h 00mSWISS
Deal found 21/1R37 075
Sun 26/117:15JNB - AVV
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/28:10AVV - JNB
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R38 924
Wed 7/513:35JNB - MEL
2 stops34h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 5/110:30MEL - JNB
2 stops36h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 22/1R42 529

Find flights to Melbourne within your budget

Locate flights to Melbourne that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 23 January 2025.

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/3

11:05-7:10

1 stop35h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

9:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

R17 899

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

20:00-23:05

2 stops42h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

17:10-9:25

1 stop25h 15m

R18 084

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/4

20:55-22:20

1 stop17h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 14/4

17:45-5:15

1 stop19h 30m

R18 140

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

17:15-17:35

1 stop15h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 15/2

6:00-14:45

1 stop17h 45m

R19 933

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

17:15-7:35

1 stop29h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 15/2

6:00-14:45

1 stop17h 45m

R20 026

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

3:10-23:45

2 stops35h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

17:10-14:20

2 stops30h 10m

R20 266

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

18:50-20:35

2 stops40h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

3:25-16:35

2 stops46h 10m

R24 316

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

20:35-7:35

2 stops26h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 15/2

6:00-14:45

1 stop17h 45m

R29 086

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/1

13:45-8:15

1 stop33h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 1/2

0:35-6:10

1 stop38h 35m

R34 726

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/3

20:25-7:10

2 stops49h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

19:25-10:25

2 stops48h 00m

R37 075

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 22/1

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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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Travel insights for flights to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 17 January 2025.

Booking 54 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 18 hours 5 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne are Qatar 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).

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 January 2025.
8,1
Very Good
3 355 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
3 355 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 355 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
1 328 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 355 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,8
Good
1 338 reviews