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Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne from R8 307

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
Apr 15 — Apr 221
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 16 March 2026.

Sat 25/414:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop23h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sat 2/515:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/3R15 497
Sat 25/49:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 2/517:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop22h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/3R15 649
Wed 8/49:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 22/417:20
MEL
-
JNB
2 stops45h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/3R15 784
Tue 28/414:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/515:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/3R15 920
Mon 27/414:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/515:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/3R15 937
Fri 10/49:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 18/417:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop22h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/3R16 258
Fri 10/414:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/520:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/3R16 326
Wed 25/39:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/517:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop22h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/3R16 359
Fri 27/39:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/517:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop22h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/3R16 393
Tue 3/1112:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops32h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 25/1116:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/3R16 833
Thu 18/614:15
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/717:45
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3R18 288
Mon 27/417:25
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops20h 55m
South African
Mon 4/518:45
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops23h 40m
South African
Deal found 13/3R18 931

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 16 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 497

One-way from

R8 307

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 765
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/4-2/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 45m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 10m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R22 763 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 846 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 16 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

11:10-22:15

1 stop27h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

23:45-7:55

1 stop40h 10m

R18 051

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

16:20-5:45

3 stops28h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 10/5

20:55-2:20

2 stops37h 25m

R18 407

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

14:45-22:05

1 stop23h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

16:10-16:10

1 stop32h 00m

R18 677

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

20:40-12:35

2 stops31h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

15:45-16:10

1 stop32h 25m

R18 677

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

9:55-23:25

2 stops29h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

11:35-14:35

2 stops35h 00m

R19 016

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

16:10-8:50

1 stop24h 40m

R19 202

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

11:10-8:00

2 stops36h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

11:05-7:55

2 stops28h 50m

R19 506

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

20:55-23:05

1 stop41h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 5/4

15:10-9:10

1 stop26h 00m

R19 743

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

16:20-5:45

3 stops28h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

23:45-2:20

2 stops35h 35m

R19 861

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 7/6

16:40-16:25

1 stop31h 45m

R19 980

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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 R10 624). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 750). 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 16 March 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
8,2
Very Good
1 479 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 479 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 479 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 207 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 479 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 004 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 479 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
South African
7,5
Good
58 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 479 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 737 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 479 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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, RwandAir, and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Melbourne in about 23h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 05m. The distance between South Africa and Melbourne is about 10313 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 (R7 006), Cathay Pacific (R7 209), and Singapore Airlines (R7 639).

  • 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 R10 624). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 750). 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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Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 16 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 018AverageR15 859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 161AverageR14 743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR13 280AverageR18 291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 366AverageR18 828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 899AverageR17 449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 401AverageR18 961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 618AverageR19 689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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RwandAirCheapestR17 739AverageR20 586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR18 343AverageR23 619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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