Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne from R8 560
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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Return
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Melbourne are usually found in March or May, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Friday
Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Melbourne
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Melbourne (ME1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 August 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 August 2025.
Mon 1/911:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 7/97:00MEL - JNB
2 stops32h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/8R15 068
Tue 2/99:50JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/95:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/8R15 085
Sun 31/811:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 7/914:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/8R15 190
Mon 1/911:20JNB - MEL
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/914:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R15 418
Thu 16/1011:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 31/1020:30MEL - JNB
2 stops44h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/8R15 489
Mon 1/911:20JNB - MEL
2 stops47h 25mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/97:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/8R15 541
Sun 31/811:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/914:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/8R15 559
Tue 2/911:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/914:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/8R15 646
Sun 2/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 21/116:15MEL - JNB
2 stops34h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/8R15 699
Sun 2/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 27/1114:20MEL - JNB
2 stops50h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/8R15 787
Sun 2/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 6/116:45MEL - JNB
2 stops33h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/8R15 839
Thu 18/918:45JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 9/1020:55AVV - JNB
1 stop28h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/8R19 961
Best flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 August 2025.
Sat 8/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 27/1115:35MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/8R15 068
Thu 18/918:45JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 9/1020:55AVV - JNB
1 stop28h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/8R19 961
Thu 19/217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/315:00AVV - JNB
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R25 013
Fri 7/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 27/118:40MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/8R15 068
Sun 2/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 27/118:40MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/8R15 068
Mon 3/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 27/1115:35MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/8R15 068
Tue 4/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 27/1115:35MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/8R15 068
Tue 9/918:45JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 13/96:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/8R20 961
Wed 5/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 27/118:40MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/8R15 068
Sun 2/1117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 6/116:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/8R20 961
Thu 6/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 27/118:40MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/8R15 068
Sun 7/918:45JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 14/96:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/8R22 487
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Data last updated 26 August 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 31/811:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 7/914:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/8R15 190
Sun 31/811:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/914:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/8R15 559
Sun 31/811:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/97:15MEL - JNB
2 stops32h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/8R15 839
Sun 31/818:45JNB - AVV
1 stop31h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 9/96:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/8R22 242
Mon 1/911:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/97:15MEL - JNB
2 stops32h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/8R15 068
Mon 1/911:20JNB - MEL
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/914:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R15 418
Mon 1/911:20JNB - MEL
2 stops47h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 7/914:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/8R15 541
Tue 2/99:50JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/95:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/8R15 085
Tue 2/911:20JNB - MEL
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/97:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/8R15 646
Tue 2/911:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 7/914:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/8R16 015
Tue 9/918:45JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 13/96:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/8R20 961
Thu 18/918:45JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 9/1020:55AVV - JNB
1 stop28h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/8R19 961
One-way flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 26 August 2025.
Mon 1/911:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/8R8 560
Fri 19/911:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/8R9 086
Mon 16/211:05JNB - MEL
2 stops37h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/8R9 332
Tue 16/99:50JNB - MEL
3 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R9 612
Fri 19/911:20JNB - MEL
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R9 700
Wed 17/911:20JNB - MEL
2 stops41h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/8R9 788
Mon 1/911:20JNB - AVV
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R9 858
Wed 10/129:25JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/8R9 875
Mon 1/911:20JNB - MEL
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8R9 893
Mon 16/211:05JNB - AVV
2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R10 244
Fri 19/918:45JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/8R11 963
Mon 16/217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/8R12 261
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 26 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 8/11
11:05-12:30
1 stop40h 25m
Melbourne
Thu 27/11
15:35-7:40
1 stop25h 05m
R15 068
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 7/11
11:05-23:00
1 stop26h 55m
Melbourne
Thu 27/11
8:40-7:40
1 stop32h 00m
R15 068
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 2/11
11:05-12:30
1 stop40h 25m
Melbourne
Thu 27/11
8:40-7:40
1 stop32h 00m
R15 068
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 3/11
11:05-7:10
1 stop35h 05m
Melbourne
Thu 27/11
15:35-7:40
1 stop25h 05m
R15 068
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 4/11
11:05-7:10
1 stop35h 05m
Melbourne
Thu 27/11
15:35-7:40
1 stop25h 05m
R15 068
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 5/11
11:05-7:10
1 stop35h 05m
Melbourne
Thu 27/11
8:40-7:40
1 stop32h 00m
R15 068
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 6/11
11:05-12:30
1 stop40h 25m
Melbourne
Thu 27/11
8:40-7:40
1 stop32h 00m
R15 068
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 16/10
11:20-23:15
1 stop26h 55m
Melbourne
Fri 31/10
20:30-7:40
2 stops44h 10m
R15 489
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 2/11
11:05-7:10
1 stop35h 05m
Melbourne
Thu 6/11
10:00-7:40
2 stops30h 40m
R15 541
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 17/9
11:20-22:15
1 stop26h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 24/9
14:25-7:40
1 stop25h 15m
R15 559
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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne
How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 22 August 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne (average of R990). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 354). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 August 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to Melbourne in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg 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.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 26 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne?
There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Melbourne in 20h 05m. Fly via Cathay Pacific or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg and Melbourne is about 10263 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne round-trip from R13 694. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from R13 769, and Cathay Pacific, from R14 103. Singapore Airlines is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne?
Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Melbourne stopover in Sydney most frequently. Doha follows Sydney in terms of the most common stopover location on Johannesburg to Melbourne flights. Doha is followed by Singapore in terms of the most popular stopover location for Johannesburg to Melbourne flights.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Melbourne flights?
Johannesburg to Melbourne flights have a stopover in Abu Dhabi the least frequently. Abu Dhabi is followed by Perth in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Hong Kong follows Perth in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on Johannesburg to Melbourne flights.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne (average of R990). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 354). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Top 8 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne
Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 26 August 2025.
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