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R163 747+ Direct flights from Melbourne Airport

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MEL — JNB
May 15 — May 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 23/8

22:55-11:30

Nonstop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

3:05-16:05

Nonstop5h 00m

R163 747
Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 22/8

13:30-1:30

Nonstop20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

11:05-23:20

Nonstop4h 15m

R201 653

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Reviews of airlines flying direct to Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights from 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 from Melbourne. Reviews last updated Cheapflights.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African from Melbourne Airport have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 495 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 495 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 495 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 495 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 495 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 019 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 495 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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