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Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne from R9 622

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
Nov 25 — Dec 21
1 adult

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 636 650 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

3:10-23:45

2 stops35h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 8/3

17:10-14:20

2 stops30h 10m

R19 189

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/2

17:15-18:35

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

6:30-14:45

1 stop17h 15m

R19 459

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/2

9:35-23:45

3 stops29h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 25/2

18:50-14:45

2 stops28h 55m

R19 549

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/2

12:45-23:45

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 24/2

0:30-3:55

2 stops36h 25m

R19 640

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/2

17:15-20:20

1 stop18h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 19/2

6:00-14:45

1 stop17h 45m

R19 982

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/1

20:35-23:30

1 stop17h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

17:55-4:40

1 stop19h 45m

R20 180

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/1

11:05-23:00

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

19:00-7:40

2 stops45h 40m

R22 504

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/1

17:15-20:55

2 stops42h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 27/1

22:40-12:00

2 stops46h 20m

R22 613

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

13:45-18:10

1 stop19h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

0:35-6:10

1 stop38h 35m

R22 649

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/2

9:20-17:35

2 stops23h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 11/3

20:25-22:50

3 stops35h 25m

R22 973

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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) 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 20 November 2024.

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 November 2024.

Sun 24/1112:45JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 30/117:10MEL - JNB
1 stop30h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R18 198
Wed 27/1110:00JNB - MEL
2 stops37h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 27/118:00MEL - JNB
2 stops47h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/11R19 171
Tue 26/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 27/18:40MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/11R19 549
Mon 25/113:10JNB - MEL
2 stops35h 35mRwandAir
Sat 8/217:10MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 18/11R20 054
Sun 24/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/113:10MEL - JNB
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11R21 892
Sun 24/1117:15JNB - AVV
1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 30/16:00AVV - JNB
1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11R23 171
Thu 26/1217:15CPT - MEL
2 stops42h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 15/122:40MEL - CPT
2 stops46h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11R23 766
Sun 24/1122:20JNB - MEL
1 stop23h 05mEmirates
Wed 29/13:25MEL - JNB
2 stops40h 00mEmirates
Deal found 19/11R25 135
Tue 26/1113:45JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sun 26/10:35MEL - JNB
1 stop38h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/11R25 387
Sun 1/1220:35JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 20mSouth African
Sun 29/1218:50MEL - JNB
1 stop18h 50mSouth African
Deal found 19/11R25 531
Tue 26/1111:05JNB - AVV
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/16:00AVV - JNB
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11R27 513
Tue 24/1214:40CPT - MEL
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/118:50MEL - CPT
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R29 423

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne (average of R1 012). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne in June is currently the most expensive (average of R1 267). 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 ZA to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 20 November 2024.

When flying from South Africa to Melbourne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 20 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about RwandAir, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 333 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 635 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qantas Airways
7,6
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 to fly from South Africa to Melbourne one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Melbourne are Cathay Pacific (R9 622), RwandAir (R10 865), and South African (R11 117).

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Melbourne?

    While some choose either Johannesburg OR Tambo - Melbourne Avalon or Cape Town Intl - Melbourne, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Melbourne is the most popular route from South Africa to Melbourne.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Melbourne?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Melbourne?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne (average of R1 012). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne in June is currently the most expensive (average of R1 267). 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 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Melbourne

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 636 650 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR14 117AverageR22 506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 753AverageR19 302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 910AverageR21 827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR15 886AverageR20 725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR16 813AverageR19 070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR17 209AverageR25 646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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South AfricanCheapestR18 308AverageR21 351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR20 935AverageR22 634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapestR21 115AverageR24 354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR22 054AverageR24 608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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