Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne round-trip from R15 693. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from R17 028, and Qatar Airways, from R20 727. Cathay Pacific is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne are Cathay Pacific (R8 695), Etihad Airways (R10 354), and Qatar Airways (R10 392).

Question 3

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

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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 34 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 4

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

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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.

Question 5

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

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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.

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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.

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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).

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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When booking a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne, you may want to consider flying on Air China, Cathay Pacific or Emirates as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

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

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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.

Question 11

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

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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 R273 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 12

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

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Flying to your destination on a Friday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Melbourne. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 35 days in advance, which can save you up to 32% on flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 35 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R19 717. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R25 723.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Melbourne from Johannesburg average R22 054. You can even find prices in March for less than R22 054, as users have found deals to Melbourne from as low as R15 350. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Melbourne from Johannesburg. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 22%.

Question 15

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

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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.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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Deals for Johannesburg to Melbourne flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne with no change fees.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	R15 693
One-way from	R8 695
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R21 261

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR15 000	AverageR19 320	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR15 505	AverageR18 869	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR15 723	AverageR18 488	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR15 919	AverageR22 511	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR17 676	AverageR20 575	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air China	CheapestR18 212	AverageR24 471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
South African	CheapestR18 732	AverageR20 414	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
RwandAir	CheapestR21 987	AverageR26 407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Emirates	CheapestR23 873	AverageR27 113	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne from R8 695

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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

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