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R1 789+ Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport

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MEL — JNB
Apr 17 — Apr 241
1 adult

What to know about flights from Melbourne

Discover essential information about flights departing from Melbourne, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Melbourne airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 12 April 2025.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R2 900 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 546 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R2 326).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 April 2025.

Sun 11/57:00MEL - JNB
2 stops33h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 18/59:50JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/4R19 567
Mon 8/923:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Tue 30/919:50JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/4R19 856
Sun 4/55:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/59:50JNB - MEL
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4R20 221
Mon 12/519:45MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 30mSouth African
Mon 19/520:55JNB - MEL
1 stop17h 25mSouth African
Deal found 12/4R20 645
Thu 22/518:25MEL - CPT
2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Thu 29/510:40CPT - MEL
2 stops40h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/4R21 587
Mon 21/719:45MEL - CPT
2 stops31h 10mSouth African
Sun 27/78:10CPT - MEL
2 stops31h 35mSouth African
Deal found 12/4R22 049
Tue 27/512:05MEL - CPT
3 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/67:00CPT - MEL
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R22 530
Tue 26/815:15MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 05mRwandAir
Wed 10/93:10JNB - MEL
2 stops36h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 10/4R22 626
Fri 9/57:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 16/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/4R23 204
Mon 28/422:55MEL - JNB
1 stop29h 55mEmirates
Thu 8/522:20JNB - MEL
1 stop39h 30mEmirates
Deal found 11/4R23 569
Thu 10/720:00MEL - JNB
1 stop28h 20mQantas Airways
Thu 24/718:45JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/4R23 781
Mon 28/422:55MEL - CPT
1 stop25h 55mEmirates
Tue 13/518:25CPT - MEL
1 stop27h 05mEmirates
Deal found 11/4R23 973

Find flights from Melbourne within your budget

Find flights departing from Melbourne that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 12 April 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

7:00-8:20

2 stops33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

9:50-15:35

1 stop21h 45m

R19 567

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

23:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

19:50-7:25

1 stop27h 35m

R19 856

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

5:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

9:50-20:05

2 stops26h 15m

R20 221

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

19:45-5:15

1 stop17h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

20:55-22:20

1 stop17h 25m

R20 645

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 22/5

18:25-9:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

10:40-11:00

2 stops40h 20m

R21 587

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 21/7

19:45-18:55

2 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/7

8:10-23:45

2 stops31h 35m

R22 049

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 27/5

12:05-22:45

3 stops42h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/6

7:00-23:10

2 stops32h 10m

R22 530

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 26/8

15:15-14:20

2 stops31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

3:10-23:10

2 stops36h 00m

R22 626

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

7:25-7:40

1 stop32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

11:20-5:55

1 stop34h 35m

R23 204

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 28/4

22:55-20:50

1 stop29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

22:20-21:50

1 stop39h 30m

R23 569

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport (average of R14 161). Flying from Melbourne Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of R20 799). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne Airport?

When flying from Melbourne Airport check dates and pricing for the following: Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, South African. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R734

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From R1 182

Emirates

Emirates

From R1 169

Jetstar

Jetstar

From R76

What are popular destinations to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

From Melbourne Airport you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Sydney (1 624 flights per day), Brisbane (762 flights per day) and Adelaide (597 flights per day).

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From R224

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From R171

Dubai Intl

Dubai Intl

From R1 308

Hong Kong Intl

Hong Kong Intl

From R723

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from Melbourne Airport is Adelaide, with prices starting at R2 900. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Adelaide

Adelaide

From R151

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From R171

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From R224

Hong Kong Intl

Hong Kong Intl

From R723

Airline reviews for flights from Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service 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 airline for your flight from Melbourne. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 321 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
844 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
818 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Melbourne. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 12 April 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

    The most selected flight destinations from Melbourne Airport for the current month are Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Brisbane, Auckland. While Brisbane, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Amritsar are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Melbourne Airport for as low as R1 546 to Maroochydore (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R15 521 to fly from Melbourne Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, and South African have been found to have the cheapest prices from Melbourne Airport. Here are some options available: Jetstar flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane (R1 459). Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl (R14 126). South African flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R20 323).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Melbourne Airport?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Melbourne Airport are below:
    Melbourne to Singapore from R43 058
    Melbourne to Sydney from R47 988
    Melbourne to Dubai from R55 657

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Melbourne Airport?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Melbourne Airport to anywhere, put Dubai on your list as prices start at R219 063 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport?

    October is currently the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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