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R7 902+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

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

Flights to Melbourne in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 April 2026.

Mon 2/1120:20
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 23/1116:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/4R14 969
Wed 30/129:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/218:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4R15 133
Thu 3/1213:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 21/116:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R15 362
Wed 27/519:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 3/622:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop43h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R16 082
Tue 1/129:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 22/118:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4R16 180
Wed 18/119:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 21/1118:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/4R16 196
Sun 27/129:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 1/218:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4R16 213
Tue 1/129:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 23/118:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4R16 229
Thu 4/612:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop44h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/622:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop43h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R16 475
Wed 6/518:45
JNB
-
AVV
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Sun 10/520:55
AVV
-
JNB
1 stop27h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/4R19 567
Mon 1/618:45
JNB
-
AVV
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Tue 1/914:55
AVV
-
JNB
1 stop33h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/4R19 632
Thu 4/618:45
JNB
-
AVV
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Mon 8/66:00
AVV
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 15/4R20 548

Find flight deals to Melbourne

Find the latest flights to Melbourne in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 15 April 2026.

Return from

R16 082

One-way from

R7 902

Popular in

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Average price

R16 376
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/5-3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 81h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 10/5

20:55-16:25

1 stop27h 30m

R19 567

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 1/9

14:55-16:25

1 stop33h 30m

R19 632
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 8/6

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R20 548

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 18/5

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R21 006

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

9:25-17:15

3 stops47h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

22:45-4:00

1 stop37h 15m

R21 759

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

16:50-16:50

2 stops40h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

20:55-2:20

2 stops37h 25m

R22 070

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

13:30-16:40

1 stop43h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

15:55-16:15

2 stops32h 20m

R22 708

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

13:30-8:50

2 stops35h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 16/12

6:15-20:35

1 stop23h 20m

R22 773

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

16:50-16:50

2 stops40h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

22:45-2:20

2 stops35h 35m

R23 673

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

9:25-17:15

3 stops47h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 16/12

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

R23 689

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Best time to book a flight to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Melbourne

When is the best time to book a flight to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne takes 22 hours 2 minutes. Flights to Melbourne from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne are Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R13 945
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R12 842
South African
South African
From R16 046
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R12 723

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne are Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 15 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Australia, such as Cathay Pacific,South African, andQantas Airways. 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.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 275 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 275 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 275 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 275 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 019 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 275 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 275 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 428 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 275 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

FAQs about flying to Melbourne

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Melbourne if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Melbourne on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Melbourne.

  • How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

    A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around R24 801, however they can be found for as little as R18 014.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Melbourne have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Melbourne can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Melbourne?

    Yes. Melbourne has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 1 Bdrm With Parking, Walk To Beach is the closest property to Melbourne (0,0 km away from Melbourne).

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