Question 1

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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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.

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne round-trip?

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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.

Question 3

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

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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.

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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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.

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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.

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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).

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Melbourne flights?

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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.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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Flying to your destination on a Friday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Melbourne. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Question 12

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 60 days in advance, which can save you up to 40% on flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 60 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R17 664. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R23 119.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Melbourne from Johannesburg average R19 155. You can even find prices in March for less than R19 155, as users have found deals to Melbourne from as low as R13 875. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Melbourne from Johannesburg. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 23%.

Question 14

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

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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.

Question 15

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 16

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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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.

Question 17

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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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.

Question 18

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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Deals for Johannesburg to Melbourne flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 19

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne with no change fees.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	R15 068
One-way from	R8 560
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R17 506

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR13 694	AverageR17 071	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR13 769	AverageR19 833	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR14 103	AverageR15 404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR14 418	AverageR17 939	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 480	AverageR17 275	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	CheapestR17 208	AverageR18 657	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
RwandAir	CheapestR20 017	AverageR23 201	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Emirates	CheapestR22 414	AverageR26 434	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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.

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

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