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Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne from R8 301

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 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
May 4 — May 111
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 193

One-way from

R8 301

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R20 753
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 7/7-21/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 10m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 15m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R38 148 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 824 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Mon 7/711:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 21/714:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/4R16 193
Wed 17/911:20JNB - MEL
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/97:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R17 198
Tue 6/520:25JNB - MEL
1 stop36h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 13/515:15MEL - JNB
1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R17 253
Fri 13/66:25DUR - MEL
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/614:25MEL - DUR
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R18 091
Mon 1/919:50JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 35mSingapore Airlines
Wed 1/46:55MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/4R19 264
Thu 12/68:10PLZ - MEL
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/614:25MEL - PLZ
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R19 580
Thu 5/613:00CPT - MEL
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 19/618:15MEL - CPT
2 stops48h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R19 747
Sun 29/618:45JNB - MEL
1 stop15h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 7/76:00MEL - JNB
1 stop18h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4R19 803
Thu 12/65:45CPT - MEL
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/614:25MEL - CPT
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R19 841
Mon 22/1216:50JNB - MEL
2 stops28h 05mRwandAir
Thu 1/116:10MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 27/4R19 859
Fri 1/819:35CPT - MEL
2 stops42h 45mSouth African
Mon 25/817:45MEL - CPT
2 stops24h 40mSouth African
Deal found 28/4R20 045
Thu 5/614:00CPT - MEL
2 stops19h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 19/66:00MEL - CPT
2 stops24h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4R20 064

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 29 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Melbourne that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/7

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 21/7

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

R16 193

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

11:20-23:35

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 27/9

7:25-7:40

1 stop32h 15m

R17 198

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 13/6

6:25-22:15

2 stops31h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 20/6

14:25-18:20

2 stops35h 55m

R18 091

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

19:50-7:25

1 stop27h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 1/4

6:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

R19 264

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Thu 12/6

8:10-22:15

2 stops30h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 19/6

14:25-17:25

2 stops35h 00m

R19 580

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

13:00-23:10

1 stop26h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 19/6

18:15-10:50

2 stops48h 35m

R19 747

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/6

18:45-17:55

1 stop15h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 7/7

6:00-16:20

1 stop18h 20m

R19 803

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/6

5:45-22:15

2 stops32h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 19/6

14:25-12:00

2 stops29h 35m

R19 841

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/8

19:35-22:20

2 stops42h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 25/8

17:45-10:25

2 stops24h 40m

R20 045

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

14:00-17:55

2 stops19h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 19/6

6:00-22:50

2 stops24h 50m

R20 064

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Melbourne

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne (average of R991). Flying from South Africa 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 ZA to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 29 April 2025.

When flying from South Africa 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.

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 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.

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 29 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
852 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
828 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 561 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Melbourne one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Melbourne are Qatar Airways (R8 301), Cathay Pacific (R8 338), and South African (R15 094).

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Melbourne?

    While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Melbourne or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Melbourne Avalon, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Melbourne is the most popular route from South Africa to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Melbourne?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Melbourne?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne (average of R991). Flying from South Africa 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 627AverageR19 933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR14 690AverageR21 062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR15 129AverageR21 194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 296AverageR19 729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR17 062AverageR19 884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR17 777AverageR23 886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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South AfricanCheapestR18 288AverageR21 401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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RwandAirCheapestR21 461AverageR25 775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR21 625AverageR23 689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR23 389AverageR27 106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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