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Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne from R10 890

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
jan. 22 — jan. 291
1 adult

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 17 Januar 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 281

One-way from

R10 890
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 24/5-9/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 68h 15m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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20/3
  • 20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 50m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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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 17 Januar 2025.

lø. 24/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 35mCathay Pacific
ma. 9/66:00MEL - JNB
2 stops33h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/1R18 281
sø. 4/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
sø. 25/521:00MEL - JNB
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R18 319
to. 5/69:05JNB - MEL
3 stops30h 25mQatar Airways
on. 2/715:15MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/1R18 413
to. 10/49:45DUR - MEL
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
ti. 15/721:00MEL - DUR
2 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R18 601
on. 16/49:55JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 30mEtihad Airways
ma. 5/518:00MEL - JNB
2 stops46h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/1R18 639
to. 20/220:35JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 20mSouth African
fr. 14/318:50MEL - JNB
1 stop18h 50mSouth African
Deal found 16/1R18 657
to. 17/418:40JNB - AVV
1 stop31h 05mQantas Airways
ma. 5/56:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/1R19 805
ma. 21/717:25CPT - MEL
2 stops20h 55mSouth African
sø. 3/819:45MEL - CPT
2 stops29h 00mSouth African
Deal found 16/1R20 087
to. 27/310:55CPT - MEL
2 stops22h 15mSingapore Airlines
fr. 25/79:15MEL - CPT
2 stops32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1R20 237
ma. 12/53:10JNB - MEL
2 stops36h 20mRwandAir
ti. 3/615:15MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 17/1R20 407
lø. 8/211:15DUR - MEL
2 stops21h 20mQantas Airways
lø. 22/26:00MEL - DUR
2 stops37h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/1R20 463
ma. 3/314:20GRJ - MEL
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
ma. 10/317:10MEL - GRJ
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R20 519

Find flights from South Africa to Melbourne within your budget

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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 Januar 2025.

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lø. 24/5

11:20-5:55

1 stop34h 35m

Melbourne

ma. 9/6

6:00-7:40

2 stops33h 40m

R18 281

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sø. 4/5

11:20-5:55

1 stop34h 35m

Melbourne

sø. 25/5

21:00-7:40

2 stops42h 40m

R18 319

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

to. 5/6

9:05-23:30

3 stops30h 25m

Melbourne

on. 2/7

15:15-16:10

1 stop32h 55m

R18 413

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

to. 10/4

9:45-23:30

2 stops29h 45m

Melbourne

ti. 15/7

21:00-10:35

2 stops45h 35m

R18 601

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

on. 16/4

9:55-3:25

1 stop33h 30m

Melbourne

ma. 5/5

18:00-8:35

2 stops46h 35m

R18 639

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

to. 20/2

20:35-21:55

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

fr. 14/3

18:50-4:40

1 stop18h 50m

R18 657

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

to. 17/4

18:40-9:45

1 stop31h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

ma. 5/5

6:00-16:10

1 stop18h 10m

R19 805

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

to. 27/3

10:55-18:10

2 stops22h 15m

Melbourne

fr. 25/7

9:15-9:25

2 stops32h 10m

R20 237

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma. 12/5

3:10-23:30

2 stops36h 20m

Melbourne

ti. 3/6

15:15-14:20

2 stops31h 05m

R20 407

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

lø. 8/2

11:15-17:35

2 stops21h 20m

Melbourne

lø. 22/2

6:00-10:40

2 stops37h 40m

R20 463

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne (average of R991). Flying from South Africa 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 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 17 Januar 2025.

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 17 Januar 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, South African and Emirates. 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
3 351 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 327 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

South African
7,7
Good
53 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
826 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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 Emirates (R15 761), Cathay Pacific (R34 155), and RwandAir (R38 030).

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

    While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Melbourne or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Melbourne Avalon, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne (average of R991). Flying from South Africa 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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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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 Januar 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 401AverageR19 811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR15 403AverageR22 722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR16 447AverageR21 454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR16 787AverageR22 392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR17 797AverageR20 115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR17 964AverageR24 137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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South AfricanCheapestR18 495AverageR24 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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RwandAirCheapestR21 311AverageR26 047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR21 852AverageR24 020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR23 035AverageR26 147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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