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 Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways, or RwandAir 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 R9 253. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from R12 763, and Qantas Airways, from R12 882. Etihad Airways is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne one-way?

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne are Qatar Airways (R6 935), Cathay Pacific (R6 993), and Singapore Airlines (R7 337).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

When booking a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne, you may want to consider flying on Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways or Cathay Pacific as they are the most popular for this route.

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Melbourne stopover in Doha most frequently. Sydney follows Doha in terms of the most common stopover location on Johannesburg to Melbourne flights. Sydney is followed by Perth 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 Singapore the least frequently. Singapore is followed by Dubai in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Hong Kong follows Dubai in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on Johannesburg to Melbourne flights.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to MEL?

When flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg to Melbourne flights typically cost between R18 282 and R14 967 in May. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R14 623 on Qatar Airways (May 6-May 13).

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Wed 6/512:40

JNB

MEL

1 stop44h 35m

Qatar Airways

Wed 13/522:45

MEL

JNB

1 stop37h 15m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 6/4R14 623

Fri 18/920:55

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MEL

1 stop24h 00m

Qatar Airways

Sat 10/1023:45

MEL

JNB

1 stop24h 35m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 7/4R15 312

Sat 23/59:45

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MEL

1 stop22h 05m

Etihad Airways

Sat 30/517:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop22h 55m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 8/4R15 378

Thu 26/119:50

JNB

MEL

1 stop22h 10m

Etihad Airways

Fri 15/118:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 9/4R15 410

Wed 20/59:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop22h 05m

Etihad Airways

Sun 31/517:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 8/4R15 492

Wed 20/519:50

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MEL

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Qatar Airways

Sun 31/517:10

MEL

JNB

2 stops42h 50m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 9/4R15 509

Fri 1/59:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop22h 05m

Etihad Airways

Thu 14/517:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop22h 55m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 7/4R15 525

Thu 4/619:50

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MEL

1 stop37h 25m

Qatar Airways

Mon 8/622:45

MEL

JNB

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Qatar Airways

Deal found 6/4R15 919

Tue 15/912:40

JNB

MEL

1 stop32h 15m

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Thu 1/1015:10

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JNB

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Deal found 10/4R16 067

Mon 4/518:45

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AVV

1 stop20h 05m

Qantas Airways

Sat 23/56:00

AVV

JNB

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Qantas Airways

Deal found 9/4R19 612

Wed 6/518:45

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Round-trip from	R14 623
One-way from	R7 631
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R16 428

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JohannesburgMelbourne

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Wed 3/6

18:45-22:50

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14:55-16:25

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JohannesburgMelbourne

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Sat 23/5

18:45-22:50

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Wed 27/5

6:00-16:25

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R21 335

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

16:50-16:50

2 stops40h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

20:55-2:20

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JohannesburgMelbourne

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16:50-16:50

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22:30-9:45

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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 76 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne (average of R9 765). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 181). 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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne, such as Cathay Pacific,South African, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

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1 268 reviews

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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

1 268 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7,6

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1 268 reviews

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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

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1 268 reviews

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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

1 018 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 268 reviews

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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

3 727 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 268 reviews

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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

1 429 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 268 reviews

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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 😕

Related info for your journey

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 Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways, or RwandAir 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 R9 253. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from R12 763, and Qantas Airways, from R12 882. Etihad Airways is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne are Qatar Airways (R6 935), Cathay Pacific (R6 993), and Singapore Airlines (R7 337).
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne?
Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Melbourne stopover in Doha most frequently. Sydney follows Doha in terms of the most common stopover location on Johannesburg to Melbourne flights. Sydney is followed by Perth 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 Singapore the least frequently. Singapore is followed by Dubai in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Hong Kong follows Dubai 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne (average of R9 765). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 181). 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.

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Etihad Airways	CheapestR9 253	AverageR15 177	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR12 763	AverageR14 350	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR12 882	AverageR17 596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR12 966	AverageR16 728	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 984	AverageR16 763	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	CheapestR16 097	AverageR17 178	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
RwandAir	CheapestR17 208	AverageR19 970	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Emirates	CheapestR17 293	AverageR22 172	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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