How long is the flight from South Africa to Melbourne?

Airlines like Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, and Qantas Airways fly from South Africa to Melbourne in about 20h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 05m. The distance between South Africa and Melbourne is about 10297 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 (R6 853), Cathay Pacific (R7 210), and Singapore Airlines (R7 640).

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 routes from South Africa to Melbourne?

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

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

Before booking your flight from South Africa to Melbourne, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways or South African.

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.

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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 8 December 2025.

Mon 8/1216:50JNB - MEL

2 stops27h 55mRwandAir

Thu 11/1216:10MEL - JNB

2 stops43h 10mRwandAir

Deal found 7/12R23 960

Tue 23/129:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Sun 11/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12R24 112

Mon 8/1213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Thu 11/1217:10MEL - JNB

1 stop31h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12R26 921

Mon 15/1216:50JNB - MEL

2 stops27h 55mRwandAir

Mon 5/123:40MEL - JNB

2 stops35h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 7/12R27 530

Sat 20/129:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Sun 4/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12R27 564

Thu 18/1217:30JNB - MEL

1 stop15h 55mQantas Airways

Sun 4/16:00MEL - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12R27 716

Fri 26/1217:15CPT - MEL

2 stops52h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/122:40MEL - CPT

2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R28 173

Mon 8/1211:20JNB - MEL

2 stops41h 00mCathay Pacific

Thu 11/1215:35MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12R28 664

Mon 22/123:10JNB - MEL

2 stops41h 35mRwandAir

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Deal found 6/12R29 222

Fri 26/1210:40CPT - MEL

2 stops34h 05mSingapore Airlines

Mon 12/119:25MEL - CPT

2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/12R29 950

Fri 26/1212:35CPT - MEL

1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways

Mon 12/112:10MEL - CPT

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Deal found 6/12R31 320

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1 stop26h 55mEmirates

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Deal found 6/12R32 014

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 8 December 2025.

Wed 13/511:20JNB - MEL

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

Sun 17/59:00MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 5/12R15 736

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2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 17/510:00MEL - JNB

2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R16 176

Sun 22/29:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

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2 stops45h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 6/12R16 971

Sat 23/511:55DUR - MEL

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Wed 27/516:10MEL - DUR

2 stops26h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/12R19 171

Thu 30/414:00CPT - MEL

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Mon 16/317:15CPT - MEL

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Fri 20/322:40MEL - CPT

2 stops46h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 5/12R20 406

Tue 20/115:15CPT - MEL

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Tue 27/120:45MEL - CPT

2 stops21h 40mSouth African

Deal found 6/12R23 215

Sat 23/518:40DUR - MEL

1 stop26h 50mEmirates

Wed 27/522:55MEL - DUR

1 stop25h 40mEmirates

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Sat 4/411:20JNB - MEL

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1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific

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Mon 2/220:35JNB - MEL

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/217:55MEL - JNB

1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R17 039

Fri 27/311:00JNB - MEL

2 stops41h 20mCathay Pacific

Thu 30/47:00MEL - JNB

2 stops32h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12R16 498

Sat 16/518:45JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways

Wed 20/56:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 5/12R19 391

Fri 13/311:00JNB - MEL

2 stops41h 20mCathay Pacific

Sun 22/310:00MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/12R16 582

Wed 21/117:15CPT - MEL

3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/10:30MEL - CPT

2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R18 240

Thu 30/413:00CPT - MEL

1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways

Wed 3/615:45MEL - CPT

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/12R21 269

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Fri 3/411:20JNB - MEL

1 stop34h 35mCathay Pacific

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2 stops32h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12R18 224

Thu 2/418:45JNB - AVV

1 stop19h 05mQantas Airways

Wed 20/56:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/12R20 152

Thu 2/411:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

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1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12R18 274

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2 stops31h 55mQatar Airways

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1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways

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1 stop18h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/12R20 812

Wed 21/120:20DUR - MEL

2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R23 469

Mon 2/217:30JNB - AVV

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Mon 2/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines

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Deal found 5/12R22 081

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Deal found 6/12R28 038

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1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/12R31 269

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne. Data last updated 8 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 17/119:10JNB - MEL

3 stops49h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/216:55MEL - JNB

2 stops50h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R21 202

Tue 20/112:45JNB - MEL

1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways

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1 stop32h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/12R20 457

Tue 20/119:10JNB - MEL

3 stops49h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/116:55MEL - JNB

2 stops50h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12R21 455

Tue 20/117:15CPT - MEL

2 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R22 386

Tue 20/115:15CPT - MEL

2 stops22h 05mSouth African

Tue 27/120:45MEL - CPT

2 stops21h 40mSouth African

Deal found 6/12R23 215

Wed 21/117:15CPT - MEL

3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/10:30MEL - CPT

2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R18 240

Wed 21/119:05JNB - MEL

3 stops49h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/10:30MEL - JNB

2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R20 356

Wed 21/112:45JNB - MEL

1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways

Wed 28/116:10MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12R20 491

Wed 21/120:25CPT - MEL

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Wed 28/120:45MEL - CPT

2 stops22h 40mSouth African

Deal found 6/12R23 452

Wed 28/112:45JNB - MEL

1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways

Wed 4/216:10MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/12R19 222

Wed 28/111:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific

Wed 4/210:00MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/12R20 694

Wed 28/119:05JNB - MEL

3 stops49h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/216:55MEL - JNB

2 stops50h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R22 724

One-way flights from South Africa to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 8 December 2025.

Tue 10/311:00JNB - MEL

1 stop35h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/12R8 139

Fri 6/220:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12R10 034

Tue 10/311:00JNB - AVV

2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R10 203

Tue 10/311:00JNB - MEL

3 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R10 322

Mon 2/220:35JNB - MEL

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R10 592

Wed 4/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12R10 626

Tue 3/211:00JNB - AVV

3 stops51h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R10 626

Tue 23/129:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12R10 745

Thu 5/211:00JNB - AVV

3 stops59h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R10 762

Sun 1/211:00JNB - MEL

2 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R10 846

Wed 4/29:50JNB - MEL

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R10 914

Tue 3/211:00JNB - MEL

2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R11 201

Find flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne

Round-trip from	R15 736
One-way from	R8 139
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R20 457

Cathay Pacific
13/5-17/5
3 total stops
70h 35m total
South Africa to Melbourne

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Cathay Pacific
10/3
1 total stop
35h 10m total
South Africa to Melbourne

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 155 potential savings vs. average return price).

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

11:20-11:15

1 stop39h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

9:00-7:40

2 stops30h 40m

R15 736

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

11:20-23:35

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

10:00-7:40

2 stops29h 40m

R16 176

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

11:20-16:50

2 stops44h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

R16 345

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

11:00-13:20

2 stops41h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

7:00-7:40

2 stops32h 40m

R16 498

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

11:00-13:20

2 stops41h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

10:00-7:25

2 stops30h 25m

R16 582

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

18:20-7:10

2 stops45h 50m

R16 971

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

20:35-22:20

1 stop16h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

17:55-5:05

1 stop20h 10m

R17 039

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

11:20-6:55

1 stop34h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

7:00-7:40

2 stops32h 40m

R18 224

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

17:15-5:40

3 stops51h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 27/1

0:30-11:50

2 stops44h 20m

R18 240

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

11:20-23:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

R18 274

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne (average of R11 794). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 804). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to Melbourne in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Melbourne?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from South Africa to Melbourne. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 411 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 411 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 411 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 088 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 411 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Qantas Airways

7,5

Good

948 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 411 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 676 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 411 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

South African

7,4

Good

48 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 411 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Melbourne?
Airlines like Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, and Qantas Airways fly from South Africa to Melbourne in about 20h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 05m. The distance between South Africa and Melbourne is about 10297 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 (R6 853), Cathay Pacific (R7 210), and Singapore Airlines (R7 640).
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Melbourne?
While some choose either Johannesburg OR Tambo - Melbourne Avalon or Cape Town Intl - Melbourne, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne (average of R11 794). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 804). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestR9 900	AverageR16 223	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR13 164	AverageR17 143	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR13 254	AverageR14 805	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR13 282	AverageR18 505	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 010	AverageR18 665	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 392	AverageR18 747	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
South African	CheapestR16 582	AverageR19 757	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	CheapestR18 653	AverageR24 473	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
RwandAir	CheapestR18 860	AverageR20 748	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to MelbourneExplore 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 8 December 2025.

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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 8 December 2025.

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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 8 December 2025.