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Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne from R8 256

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 24/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
Dec 6 — Dec 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 6 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 098

One-way from

R8 256

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R17 437
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 27/3-30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 15m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 24/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 40m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R37 512 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 088 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 6 November 2025.

Sun 9/1111:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 16/1115:35MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/11R15 028
Mon 10/1120:20JNB - MEL
1 stop36h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 17/1116:55MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/11R15 203
Mon 10/1111:20JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 10mCathay Pacific
Sun 16/110:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/11R15 604
Mon 24/1111:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 50mCathay Pacific
Wed 10/126:15MEL - JNB
2 stops34h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/11R16 267
Thu 6/1111:00JNB - MEL
2 stops60h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 13/1115:35MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/11R16 494
Tue 2/1220:25CPT - MEL
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1218:20MEL - CPT
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11R19 165
Fri 7/1118:55CPT - MEL
1 stop37h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 20/1123:40MEL - CPT
1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/11R20 003
Mon 10/1112:25DUR - MEL
2 stops44h 25mQatar Airways
Fri 14/1116:55MEL - DUR
2 stops27h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/11R20 753
Mon 10/1115:20DUR - MEL
2 stops23h 10mSouth African
Fri 14/1119:55MEL - DUR
2 stops29h 20mSouth African
Deal found 4/11R21 416
Sun 9/1117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/116:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11R22 184
Mon 10/1119:10DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Fri 14/116:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 55mEmirates
Deal found 4/11R24 296
Fri 7/1112:20CPT - MEL
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/116:15MEL - CPT
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11R24 942

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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 6 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Melbourne that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

11:20-5:55

1 stop34h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

23:45-7:40

1 stop39h 55m

R15 377

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

11:00-12:30

1 stop40h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

23:45-7:40

1 stop39h 55m

R15 395

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

11:20-11:15

1 stop39h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

7:00-7:40

2 stops32h 40m

R16 093

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

10:15-7:40

2 stops53h 25m

R16 093

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

10:15-7:40

2 stops53h 25m

R16 110

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

11:20-8:05

2 stops35h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 10/12

6:15-7:25

2 stops34h 10m

R17 088

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 2/3

12:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

23:40-10:55

2 stops44h 15m

R18 135

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

20:25-17:00

2 stops35h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 9/12

18:20-15:15

2 stops29h 55m

R19 165

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 29/4

6:00-16:15

1 stop18h 15m

R19 200

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

17:30-22:40

2 stops20h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

6:30-16:15

1 stop17h 45m

R19 531

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne (average of R12 497). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 651). 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 6 November 2025.

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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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 6 November 2025.
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
1 391 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

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
1 391 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 391 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

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
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 053 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 391 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

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
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
927 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 391 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

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
South African
7,5
Good
46 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 391 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

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
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 661 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 391 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

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

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.

  • 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 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 50m. The distance between South Africa and Melbourne is about 10263 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 R12 497). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 651). 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 AirwaysCheapestR10 336AverageR17 419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 592AverageR17 999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR13 701AverageR19 261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 745AverageR15 298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 407AverageR19 255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 846AverageR21 127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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South AfricanCheapestR17 122AverageR20 317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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RwandAirCheapestR19 218AverageR22 969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR19 788AverageR25 621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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