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MEL — JNB
Mar 31 — Apr 71
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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 26 March 2025.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

R2 748 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 464 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of R2 203).
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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 26 March 2025.

Sat 10/517:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 21/59:50JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/3R17 736
Sat 10/512:05MEL - JNB
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/513:55JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R19 194
Tue 26/819:45MEL - CPT
2 stops22h 40mSouth African
Wed 10/920:20CPT - MEL
2 stops39h 35mSouth African
Deal found 25/3R20 616
Mon 16/614:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Thu 19/611:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/3R21 673
Wed 23/46:15MEL - CPT
2 stops24h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 12/59:00CPT - MEL
2 stops24h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3R22 402
Sun 1/612:05MEL - CPT
3 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/613:00CPT - MEL
1 stop43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R22 530
Mon 28/422:55MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 20mEmirates
Thu 8/522:20JNB - MEL
1 stop23h 10mEmirates
Deal found 25/3R22 712
Sun 4/522:55MEL - CPT
1 stop25h 55mEmirates
Thu 22/513:05CPT - MEL
1 stop24h 45mEmirates
Deal found 25/3R23 624
Wed 23/415:15MEL - CPT
1 stop27h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 12/513:00CPT - MEL
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/3R23 769
Tue 1/723:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Wed 16/719:50JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/3R25 538
Tue 24/65:55MEL - CPT
2 stops35h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 14/710:40CPT - MEL
2 stops33h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/3R27 470
Mon 28/46:25MEL - JNB
3 stops46h 55mKLM
Thu 8/523:15JNB - MEL
3 stops45h 40mKLM
Deal found 25/3R35 873

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 26 March 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

Sat 10/5

17:10-8:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

9:50-15:35

1 stop21h 45m

R17 736

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

12:05-8:20

2 stops28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

13:55-23:10

1 stop25h 15m

R19 194

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 26/8

19:45-10:25

2 stops22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/9

20:20-19:55

2 stops39h 35m

R20 616

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 16/6

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/6

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

R21 673

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 23/4

6:15-22:50

2 stops24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/5

9:00-17:55

2 stops24h 55m

R22 402

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

15:55-13:45

2 stops29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

13:50-7:25

3 stops33h 35m

R22 676

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 28/4

22:55-16:15

1 stop25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

22:20-5:30

1 stop23h 10m

R22 712

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

22:55-16:50

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

13:05-21:50

1 stop24h 45m

R23 624

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 23/4

15:15-10:50

1 stop27h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/5

13:00-23:10

1 stop26h 10m

R23 769

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 1/7

23:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

R25 538

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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 21 March 2025.

Booking 86 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport (average of R13 471). Flying from Melbourne Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of R20 142). 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 (2 087 flights per day), Brisbane (827 flights per day) and Adelaide (614 flights per day).

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From R638

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From R189

Dubai Intl

Dubai Intl

From R1 175

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

From R1 122

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 748. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Adelaide

Adelaide

From R151

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From R189

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From R638

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

From R1 122

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
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

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
1 284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

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
3 190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

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
1 319 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

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
835 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

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
811 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

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 26 March 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 Brisbane, Amritsar, Adelaide. While Brisbane, Amritsar, Auckland 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 464 to Maroochydore (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R16 182 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 382). Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Cape Town Intl (R13 383). South African flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R19 254).

  • 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 R40 793
    Melbourne to Sydney from R45 464
    Melbourne to Dubai from R52 730

  • 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 R207 541 for this destination.

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

    May 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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