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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport from R8 367

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
Apr 21 — Apr 281
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 580

One-way from

R8 367

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R21 108
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 29/5-5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R39 549 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 402 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 April 2025.

Thu 29/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/623:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4R15 580
Thu 8/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/511:05MEL - JNB
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R16 981
Fri 16/59:50JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Sat 31/57:30MEL - JNB
2 stops56h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/4R17 549
Wed 14/513:55JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 21/517:15MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R18 874
Tue 2/1219:50JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 55mSingapore Airlines
Tue 30/127:00MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/4R19 650
Tue 2/123:10JNB - MEL
2 stops41h 45mRwandAir
Tue 16/1216:10MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 14/4R22 357
Tue 15/413:25JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 25mEmirates
Mon 21/45:15MEL - JNB
1 stop43h 00mEmirates
Deal found 15/4R26 200
Sat 13/1219:05JNB - MEL
2 stops38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 31/1220:40MEL - JNB
2 stops47h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4R28 491
Mon 8/1219:35JNB - MEL
2 stops51h 40mLufthansa
Tue 30/120:35MEL - JNB
2 stops41h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 14/4R34 870
Sun 7/128:50JNB - MEL
2 stops39h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 30/120:30MEL - JNB
2 stops42h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 14/4R50 677
Fri 17/1018:45JNB - MEL
2 stops28h 45mQantas Airways
Fri 31/106:30MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/4R66 466
Fri 12/1219:45JNB - MEL
2 stops52h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 30/120:45MEL - JNB
2 stops63h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/4R66 655

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 5/6

23:45-7:40

1 stop39h 55m

R15 580

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

11:20-5:55

1 stop34h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

11:05-7:40

2 stops28h 35m

R16 981

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

9:50-15:35

1 stop21h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

7:30-8:20

2 stops56h 50m

R17 549

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

13:55-23:10

1 stop25h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

17:15-16:10

2 stops30h 55m

R18 874

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

19:10-16:40

1 stop37h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 5/6

5:15-10:15

1 stop37h 00m

R26 844

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

14:30-8:10

3 stops33h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

13:25-13:05

3 stops31h 40m

R55 618

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

23:15-11:15

3 stops52h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 5/6

9:15-21:20

3 stops44h 05m

R159 832

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

13:55-23:10

1 stop25h 15m

R8 367

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

R8 462

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

11:20-9:35

2 stops38h 15m

R10 412

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport?

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.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport is 34 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport (average of R991). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 354). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 16 April 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
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Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 323 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
846 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
818 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 551 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport round-trip from R15 580. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from R17 549, and Qatar Airways, from R18 874. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    R8 367 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from R8 462 and R10 734, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport?

    Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights have a stopover in Sydney most often. Dubai sees the next most stopovers on Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights. Doha comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and LEGOLAND Dubai are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and LEGOLAND Dubai can be accessed by travelling approximately 10,5 km, 11,0 km, and 51,6 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about R271 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights?

    Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights have a stopover in Abu Dhabi least often. Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights stopping in Hong Kong are the next rarest. Singapore comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport (average of R991). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 354). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 16 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 897AverageR19 211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR15 392AverageR18 582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 561AverageR18 298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR15 811AverageR22 259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR17 548AverageR20 397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR18 081AverageR24 294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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South AfricanCheapestR18 597AverageR20 277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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RwandAirCheapestR21 828AverageR26 217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR23 749AverageR26 939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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