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R1 758+ Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport

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MEL — JNB
Dec 24 — Dec 311
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 19 December 2024.

Cheapest one-way flight

R6 674

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)
The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne is currently to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Melbourne.
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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 19 December 2024.

Thu 13/21:30MEL - JNB
3 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/38:50JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R20 401
Thu 20/217:10MEL - JNB
1 stop30h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 23/413:35JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12R21 090
Tue 4/215:40MEL - JNB
1 stop22h 00mSouth African
Tue 11/220:35JNB - MEL
1 stop17h 55mSouth African
Deal found 19/12R21 307
Sat 15/219:30MEL - JNB
1 stop28h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 27/317:15JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/12R21 670
Tue 18/219:25MEL - CPT
1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Wed 30/410:40CPT - MEL
1 stop36h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/12R21 960
Thu 13/20:35MEL - JNB
1 stop38h 35mSingapore Airlines
Wed 26/313:45JNB - MEL
1 stop19h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/12R22 050
Sun 2/222:30MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 20mEmirates
Sun 9/213:25JNB - MEL
1 stop32h 00mEmirates
Deal found 18/12R22 123
Tue 18/210:35MEL - CPT
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/413:00CPT - MEL
1 stop43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R22 268
Wed 26/222:30MEL - CPT
1 stop27h 15mEmirates
Tue 18/318:25CPT - MEL
1 stop27h 00mEmirates
Deal found 16/12R22 630
Thu 23/16:30MEL - CPT
2 stops22h 25mQantas Airways
Thu 6/26:50CPT - MEL
2 stops25h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/12R22 866
Wed 9/410:00MEL - JNB
2 stops29h 40mCathay Pacific
Fri 25/411:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12R24 786
Wed 9/420:50MEL - JNB
2 stops45h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 21/417:55JNB - MEL
2 stops41h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12R25 910

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 19 December 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 13/2

1:30-16:00

3 stops47h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/3

8:50-18:25

1 stop24h 35m

R20 401

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 20/2

17:10-14:40

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

13:35-23:30

1 stop25h 55m

R21 090

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 4/2

15:40-4:40

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/2

20:35-23:30

1 stop17h 55m

R21 307

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 15/2

19:30-14:45

1 stop28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/3

17:15-18:35

1 stop16h 20m

R21 670

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 18/2

19:25-9:25

1 stop23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/4

10:40-7:25

1 stop36h 45m

R21 960

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 13/2

0:35-6:10

1 stop38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/3

13:45-18:10

1 stop19h 25m

R22 050

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 2/2

22:30-20:50

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/2

13:25-6:25

1 stop32h 00m

R22 123

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 18/2

10:35-9:25

2 stops31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/4

13:00-16:45

1 stop43h 45m

R22 268

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 26/2

22:30-16:45

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

18:25-6:25

1 stop27h 00m

R22 630

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 23/1

6:30-19:55

2 stops22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/2

6:50-17:35

2 stops25h 45m

R22 866

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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 13 December 2024.

Booking 64 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 R14 459). Flying from Melbourne Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of R20 909). 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. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R889

Emirates

Emirates

From R1 201

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From R1 188

Jetstar

Jetstar

From R74

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 (1 454 flights per day), Brisbane (739 flights per day) and Adelaide (568 flights per day).

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From R368

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From R369

Perth

Perth

From R289

Brisbane

Brisbane

From R105

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Melbourne Airport is Brisbane, with prices starting at R1 896. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Brisbane

Brisbane

From R105

Adelaide

Adelaide

From R109

Perth

Perth

From R289

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From R368

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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 331 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

South African
7,8
Good
66 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
839 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 792 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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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 19 December 2024.

  • 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, Ahmedabad, Mumbai. While Brisbane, Amritsar, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport 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 896 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R15 859 to fly from Melbourne Airport.

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

    Looking at our data, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Batik Air have been found to have the cheapest prices from Melbourne Airport. Here are some options available: Jetstar flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane (R1 347). Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne Airport to Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (R3 715). Batik Air flights from Melbourne Airport to Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (R5 178).

  • 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 Sydney from R45 191
    Melbourne to Singapore from R45 834

  • 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.

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne?

    Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Melbourne. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

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