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.

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, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 30 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).

R10 392+ Flights to Melbourne, Australia

Flights to Melbourne in 2025

Return from	R15 693
One-way from	R10 392
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R21 261

Cathay Pacific
8/5-21/5
2 total stops
52h 10m total
Johannesburg to Melbourne

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Qatar Airways
30/4
1 total stop
24h 40m total
Johannesburg to Melbourne

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One-way flights to Melbourne
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JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

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Thu 8/5

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

9:50-15:35

1 stop21h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 4/6

17:10-8:20

1 stop23h 10m

R17 028

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

11:20-23:35

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

R17 448

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

13:55-16:50

1 stop42h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

9:10-16:10

2 stops39h 00m

R20 918

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 9/8

6:00-16:15

1 stop18h 15m

R21 967

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

13:25-16:40

1 stop43h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 4/6

21:15-20:50

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R27 382

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/10

17:55-20:25

2 stops65h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

20:40-10:50

2 stops47h 10m

R54 288

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

R56 023

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

18:45-18:35

1 stop15h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

6:30-16:20

1 stop17h 50m

R66 167

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

16:50-16:50

2 stops40h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

15:15-14:20

2 stops31h 05m

R68 246

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Best time to book a flight to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Melbourne

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 21 hours 42 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 R835

Emirates

From R1 252

Singapore Airlines

From R787

Qatar Airways

From R825

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

3 195 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

1 323 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

846 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

Check prices

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

818 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.
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, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 30 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?

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

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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Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

Does Melbourne have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Melbourne?

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