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Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne from R7 248

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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
Feb 21 — Feb 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne

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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 22 January 2026.

Fri 6/312:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 13/316:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/1R14 007
Mon 1/616:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops63h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/617:20
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops50h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 301
Fri 8/514:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop23h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 15/515:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/1R14 399
Mon 6/419:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 27/45:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/1R14 480
Mon 3/816:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops63h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 19/813:25
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops54h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 611
Mon 1/616:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops63h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/617:20
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops50h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 627
Sun 15/213:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 22/216:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/1R14 660
Fri 6/313:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 13/316:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/1R14 774
Fri 17/416:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops63h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 7/513:30
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops54h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1R15 035
Sun 8/317:15
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops43h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/318:20
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops50h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R15 052
Fri 5/616:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops63h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/617:20
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops50h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1R15 199
Wed 3/616:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops63h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/617:20
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops50h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1R15 525

Find 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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 007

One-way from

R7 248

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R19 786
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/3-13/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 40m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 00m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R27 830 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 461 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 22 January 2026.
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

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 6/3

12:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

16:10-10:55

2 stops27h 45m

R14 007

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

17:20-11:50

2 stops50h 30m

R14 301

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

19:50-7:25

1 stop27h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

5:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

R14 480

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

R14 480

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

17:20-11:50

2 stops50h 30m

R14 627

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

20:40-4:55

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 24/4

15:45-8:50

1 stop25h 05m

R14 774

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

17:20-11:50

2 stops50h 30m

R15 199

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

17:20-11:50

2 stops50h 30m

R15 199

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/6

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

17:20-11:50

2 stops50h 30m

R15 525

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

R15 574

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne

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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 R11 362). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 199). 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.

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 22 January 2026.
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
1 434 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

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
1 434 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

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
1 140 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

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
973 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

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
3 717 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

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
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

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 Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Singapore Airlines fly from South Africa to Melbourne in about 25h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 37h 20m. The distance between South Africa and Melbourne is about 9841 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 665), Cathay Pacific (R6 956), and Singapore Airlines (R7 371).

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne (average of R11 362). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 199). 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
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 667AverageR15 411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 672AverageR16 817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR12 737AverageR14 273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR12 815AverageR17 772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 412AverageR17 103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 532AverageR18 158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 012AverageR18 975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 700AverageR23 377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR18 196AverageR19 865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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