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Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne from R8 076

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
Dec 27 — Jan 31
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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 037

One-way from

R8 076

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R16 923
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 29/4-17/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 35m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 35m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R31 441 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 114 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 27 November 2025.

Fri 5/129:25JNB - MEL
1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 4/316:10MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11R16 049
Thu 4/1210:55DUR - MEL
2 stops45h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 3/615:45MEL - DUR
1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11R18 398
Fri 5/1211:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 3/30:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/11R18 741
Fri 5/1213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/322:05MEL - JNB
3 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11R19 049
Fri 19/1219:55JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sun 15/219:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/11R22 084
Thu 4/128:10DUR - MEL
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/613:00MEL - DUR
3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11R22 101
Thu 4/123:10JNB - MEL
2 stops41h 35mRwandAir
Wed 4/323:40MEL - JNB
2 stops35h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 25/11R22 616
Wed 17/1210:25JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 50mEmirates
Sun 15/26:15MEL - JNB
1 stop43h 20mEmirates
Deal found 25/11R24 073
Fri 5/1213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 19/1217:10MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11R24 193
Fri 19/1217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 15/28:10AVV - JNB
1 stop39h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/11R24 330
Fri 19/1218:50JNB - MEL
2 stops58h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/216:10MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11R24 982
Fri 5/1217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 4/36:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/11R26 354

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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 27 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

Fri 1/5

11:20-11:15

1 stop39h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

7:25-7:40

1 stop32h 15m

R15 140

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

0:45-7:25

1 stop39h 40m

R15 140

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

11:20-5:55

1 stop34h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

6:00-7:40

2 stops33h 40m

R15 500

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

11:00-7:10

1 stop35h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

0:45-7:25

1 stop39h 40m

R15 689

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

R15 826

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

6:45-7:40

2 stops32h 55m

R15 877

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 632

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

16:40-20:35

2 stops43h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

17:10-11:50

2 stops50h 40m

R18 209

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

17:15-5:40

3 stops51h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

15:15-11:50

2 stops53h 35m

R18 415

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

17:15-20:55

2 stops42h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 9/4

17:10-11:50

2 stops50h 40m

R18 415

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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 019). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 340). 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 27 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 27 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
1 410 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

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
1 410 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 410 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

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
1 072 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 410 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

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
946 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

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
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

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
3 677 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

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, Turkish Airlines, and South African fly from South Africa to Melbourne in about 28h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h. 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 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 019). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 340). 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 153AverageR16 966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 347AverageR17 554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 428AverageR14 999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR13 459AverageR18 796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 174AverageR18 890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 584AverageR19 932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 807AverageR19 869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 902AverageR25 042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapestR19 112AverageR21 984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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