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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne 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 (ME1). 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 961

One-way from

R7 808

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 000
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 2/5-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 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 165 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 220 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 2/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 15/514:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/3R14 961
Sun 4/511:20JNB - MEL
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/523:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3R16 307
Tue 6/513:55JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 13/515:15MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/3R16 326
Sun 20/49:50JNB - MEL
2 stops40h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 27/45:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R18 510
Thu 2/1020:55JNB - MEL
1 stop15h 00mSouth African
Fri 31/1018:50MEL - JNB
1 stop19h 15mSouth African
Deal found 22/3R19 729
Mon 1/1216:50JNB - MEL
2 stops28h 05mRwandAir
Tue 16/1216:10MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 22/3R19 856
Mon 21/418:45JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 28/46:30MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/3R19 947
Sun 22/618:45JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 13/76:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/3R21 058
Mon 21/418:45JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/46:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3R23 460
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

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

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/5

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

R14 961

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

11:20-23:35

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 25/5

23:45-7:40

1 stop39h 55m

R16 307

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

13:55-23:10

1 stop25h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

15:15-16:10

1 stop32h 55m

R16 326

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

R19 947

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

18:45-20:15

1 stop17h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 13/7

6:00-16:15

1 stop18h 15m

R21 058

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

16:50-0:10

2 stops46h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 23/4

22:45-14:20

2 stops47h 35m

R22 750

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 28/4

6:00-16:20

1 stop18h 20m

R23 460

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

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 14 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne (average of R991). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne 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 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?

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 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 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 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, 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.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and Cathay Pacific from Johannesburg to Melbourne. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

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
3 189 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

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
1 319 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

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
832 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

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
809 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

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
3 538 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

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 round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne round-trip from R14 961. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from R16 326, and Etihad Airways, from R18 510. Cathay Pacific is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne are Qatar Airways (R7 808), Cathay Pacific (R8 317), and Etihad Airways (R9 373).

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

    Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Melbourne stopover in Sydney most frequently. Dubai follows Sydney in terms of the most common stopover location on Johannesburg to Melbourne flights. Dubai is followed by Doha in terms of the most popular stopover location for Johannesburg to Melbourne flights.

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

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, or LEGOLAND Dubai. Travellers on a stopover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and LEGOLAND Dubai, by travelling 10,5 km, 11,0 km, and 51,6 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about R440 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Johannesburg to Melbourne flights have a stopover in Abu Dhabi the least frequently. Abu Dhabi is followed by Hong Kong in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Singapore follows Hong Kong in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on Johannesburg to Melbourne 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?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne (average of R991). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne 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 580FlexibilityNo 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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