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, Qatar Airways 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 659, while return flights cost around R4 959.

How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around R1 052, however they can be found for as little as R264.

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 (17 hours 20 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).

R18 281+ Flights to Melbourne

Flights to Melbourne in 2025

Return from	R18 281
One-way from	R34 155
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R25 504

Cathay Pacific
24/5-9/6
3 total stops
68h 15m total
Johannesburg to Melbourne

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18/2
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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 17 januari 2025.

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Deal found 16/1R22 513

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Deal found 16/1R24 657

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Deal found 16/1R30 789

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lör 24/511:20JNB - MEL

1 stop34h 35mCathay Pacific

mån 9/66:00MEL - JNB

2 stops33h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/1R18 281

sön 4/511:20JNB - MEL

1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines

sön 25/521:00MEL - JNB

2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R18 319

tors 5/69:05JNB - MEL

3 stops30h 25mQatar Airways

ons 2/715:15MEL - JNB

1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/1R18 413

ons 16/49:55JNB - MEL

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mån 5/518:00MEL - JNB

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Deal found 17/1R18 639

tors 20/220:35JNB - MEL

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fre 14/318:50MEL - JNB

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mån 12/53:10JNB - MEL

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tis 3/615:15MEL - JNB

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ons 16/418:40JNB - MEL

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mån 5/56:15MEL - JNB

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1 stop23h 05mEmirates

tors 13/33:25MEL - JNB

2 stops40h 00mEmirates

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tors 20/214:00JNB - MEL

1 stop19h 10mSingapore Airlines

tors 13/30:35MEL - JNB

1 stop38h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/1R25 090

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

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11:20-5:55

1 stop34h 35m

Melbourne

mån 9/6

6:00-7:40

2 stops33h 40m

R18 281

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sön 4/5

11:20-5:55

1 stop34h 35m

Melbourne

sön 25/5

21:00-7:40

2 stops42h 40m

R18 319

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tors 5/6

9:05-23:30

3 stops30h 25m

Melbourne

ons 2/7

15:15-16:10

1 stop32h 55m

R18 413

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ons 16/4

9:55-3:25

1 stop33h 30m

Melbourne

mån 5/5

18:00-8:35

2 stops46h 35m

R18 639

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tors 20/2

20:35-21:55

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

fre 14/3

18:50-4:40

1 stop18h 50m

R18 657

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mån 12/5

3:10-23:30

2 stops36h 20m

Melbourne

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15:15-14:20

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R20 407

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ons 16/4

18:40-18:35

1 stop15h 55m

Melbourne

mån 5/5

6:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

R20 651

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tors 20/2

22:20-6:25

1 stop23h 05m

Melbourne

tors 13/3

3:25-10:25

2 stops40h 00m

R24 657

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tors 20/2

14:00-18:10

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

tors 13/3

0:35-6:10

1 stop38h 35m

R25 090

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tis 18/2

11:05-23:00

1 stop26h 55m

R34 155

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Best time to book a flight to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights to Melbourne

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

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

Booking 54 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 17 hours 20 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 Singapore Airlines.

Qantas Airways

From R987

Emirates

From R1 225

Singapore Airlines

From R874

Qatar Airways

From R819

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

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

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

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

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1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 327 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

South African

7,7

Good

53 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

826 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,5

Good

3 752 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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, Qatar Airways 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 659, while return flights cost around R4 959.
How much is a return flight to Melbourne?
A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around R1 052, however they can be found for as little as R264.
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 (17 hours 20 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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R18 281+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

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

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Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne?

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