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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport from R7 808

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, booked 81 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 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 979

One-way from

R7 808

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 000
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 16/5-31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R32 225 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 215 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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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 24 March 2025.

Fri 16/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 31/514:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/3R14 979
Fri 2/511:20JNB - MEL
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/514:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R16 963
Wed 7/513:55JNB - MEL
1 stop42h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 14/517:15MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/3R17 836
Sun 20/49:50JNB - MEL
2 stops40h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 27/45:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R18 510
Mon 21/418:45JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 28/46:30MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/3R20 766
Mon 21/719:50JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 20/100:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/3R21 658
Wed 2/416:50JNB - MEL
2 stops46h 20mRwandAir
Wed 23/422:45MEL - JNB
2 stops47h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 23/3R22 750
Tue 6/513:25JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 25mEmirates
Tue 13/55:15MEL - JNB
1 stop43h 00mEmirates
Deal found 23/3R25 662
Mon 14/717:55JNB - MEL
2 stops41h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sat 27/921:20MEL - JNB
2 stops45h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/3R26 245
Wed 16/710:10JNB - MEL
2 stops44h 25mAir China
Wed 1/1020:00MEL - JNB
2 stops43h 40mAir China
Deal found 23/3R47 157
Thu 8/514:30JNB - MEL
3 stops33h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 15/513:25MEL - JNB
3 stops31h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 24/3R49 541
Sun 13/723:15JNB - MEL
3 stops45h 40mKLM
Mon 29/915:55MEL - JNB
2 stops48h 35mKLM
Deal found 23/3R72 837

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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

Fri 16/5

11:20-11:15

1 stop39h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

R14 979

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/5

11:20-23:15

2 stops27h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

R16 963

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

13:55-16:50

1 stop42h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

17:15-16:10

2 stops30h 55m

R17 836

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/4

9:50-10:35

2 stops40h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 27/4

5:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

R18 510

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

18:45-18:50

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 28/4

6:30-16:20

1 stop17h 50m

R20 766

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

0:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

R21 658

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

16:50-23:10

2 stops46h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

22:45-14:20

2 stops47h 35m

R22 750

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

13:25-21:50

1 stop24h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

5:15-16:15

1 stop43h 00m

R25 662

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/7

17:55-19:25

2 stops41h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 27/9

21:20-10:35

2 stops45h 15m

R26 245

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

10:10-14:35

2 stops44h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 1/10

20:00-7:40

2 stops43h 40m

R47 157

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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 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport is 81 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 24 March 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 24 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM from Johannesburg to Melbourne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

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
1 283 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

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
3 189 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

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
1 318 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

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
832 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

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
809 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 283 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 R14 979. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from R17 836, and Etihad Airways, from R18 510. These flights start at 29% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    R7 808 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 317 and R9 373, 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 R440 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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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 24 March 2025.
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 337AverageR18 515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 837AverageR18 557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 995AverageR17 716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR15 432AverageR21 707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR16 871AverageR19 696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR17 383AverageR23 357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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South AfricanCheapestR17 877AverageR19 446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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RwandAirCheapestR20 986AverageR25 205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR22 682AverageR25 700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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