What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Melbourne . Flying to Melbourne in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Melbourne.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne?

Melbourne is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne. One-way flights to Melbourne typically cost R3 915, while return flights cost around R5 375.

How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around R314, however they can be found for as little as R285.

Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 55 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).

R8 378+ Flights to Melbourne

Flights to Melbourne in 2025

Return from	R15 571
One-way from	R8 378
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R20 993

Cathay Pacific
9/5-17/5
2 total stops
59h 50m total
Johannesburg to Melbourne

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26h 55m total
Johannesburg to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights to Melbourne Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Melbourne Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 April 2025.

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Deal found 16/4R26 604

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Deal found 17/4R39 369

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Best flights to Melbourne Airport
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Fri 9/511:20JNB - MEL

1 stop34h 35mCathay Pacific

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1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific

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Deal found 16/4R26 604

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1 stop27h 35mSingapore Airlines

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One-way flights to Melbourne Airport
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Fri 9/5

11:20-5:55

1 stop34h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

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11:20-23:35

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Melbourne

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14:25-7:40

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JohannesburgMelbourne

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JNBMEL

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9:50-3:10

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Melbourne

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13:00-8:20

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R17 397

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

8:10-23:10

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

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17:15-16:10

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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13:25-5:30

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Melbourne

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5:15-20:50

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R26 604

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JNB - MEL

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:50-7:25

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Melbourne

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5:55-18:35

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

23:15-8:50

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Melbourne

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12:05-8:30

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R64 466

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

R8 378

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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11:20-23:35

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:50-3:10

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Melbourne Airport

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

Booking 34 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 26 hours 55 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Melbourne?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Melbourne should consider flying on Saturday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne?

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

Qantas Airways

From R835

Emirates

From R1 255

Qatar Airways

From R822

Singapore Airlines

From R787

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne are Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways.

Rainfall in Melbourne 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

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

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 200 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 327 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

849 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Qantas Airways

7,5

Good

820 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Melbourne.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne?
Melbourne is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne. One-way flights to Melbourne typically cost R3 915, while return flights cost around R5 375.
How much is a return flight to Melbourne?
A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around R314, however they can be found for as little as R285.
Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 55 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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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 11 April 2025.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Melbourne?

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What are the most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne?

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Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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Temperature in Melbourne by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

FAQs about flying to Melbourne

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

What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne?

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How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

Does Melbourne have car hire?

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