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 (R10 794), Qatar Airways (R10 886), and South African (R12 042).

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

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

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

Before booking your flight from South Africa to Melbourne, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air China, Cathay Pacific or Emirates.

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

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 55 days in advance to save up to 23% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 55 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from South Africa to Melbourne 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R23 258, or R24 084 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Melbourne?

Flights from South Africa to Melbourne lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from South Africa to Melbourne in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at R15 346.

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.

R34 826+ Flights from South Africa to Melbourne

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Round-trip from	R19 532
One-way from	R10 794

Cathay Pacific
15/2-22/2
3 total stops
66h 15m total
South Africa to Melbourne

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1 total stop
26h 55m 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 21 December 2024.

Sun 29/1221:45JNB - MEL

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/118:15MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/12R22 909

Wed 25/1216:50JNB - MEL

2 stops40h 35mRwandAir

Wed 1/123:30MEL - JNB

2 stops49h 00mRwandAir

Deal found 20/12R25 406

Sun 29/1222:20JNB - MEL

1 stop23h 05mEmirates

Sat 18/13:25MEL - JNB

2 stops46h 10mEmirates

Deal found 20/12R28 563

Sat 21/1217:15JNB - MEL

1 stop15h 20mQantas Airways

Sat 28/126:30MEL - JNB

1 stop17h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/12R29 096

Sun 29/1217:15JNB - AVV

1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways

Sun 19/16:00AVV - JNB

1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/12R29 977

Wed 25/1210:00JNB - AVV

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/16:00AVV - JNB

1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/12R32 767

Fri 27/1218:25CPT - MEL

1 stop43h 55mEmirates

Fri 10/16:15MEL - CPT

1 stop43h 30mEmirates

Deal found 20/12R44 075

Wed 25/1213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop33h 30mSingapore Airlines

Tue 31/120:35MEL - JNB

1 stop38h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/12R77 558

Fri 27/1223:59CPT - MEL

3 stops45h 56mKLM

Fri 10/111:05MEL - CPT

2 stops43h 25mKLM

Deal found 20/12R116 952

Sun 29/1223:55JNB - MEL

3 stops46h 00mKLM

Sun 19/17:10MEL - JNB

3 stops47h 50mKLM

Deal found 20/12R140 908

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Sat 15/211:05JNB - MEL

1 stop35h 05mCathay Pacific

Sat 22/29:30MEL - JNB

2 stops31h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 21/12R19 532

Wed 19/217:15JNB - MEL

1 stop15h 20mQantas Airways

Mon 2/66:30MEL - JNB

1 stop17h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/12R19 679

Fri 14/23:10JNB - MEL

2 stops35h 35mRwandAir

Sat 22/217:10MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 10mRwandAir

Deal found 21/12R20 211

Tue 4/26:00CPT - MEL

2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 16/417:45MEL - CPT

2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/12R22 285

Wed 19/220:20CPT - MEL

2 stops42h 10mSouth African

Sun 30/319:45MEL - CPT

2 stops22h 40mSouth African

Deal found 21/12R22 561

Fri 7/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 40mSingapore Airlines

Thu 6/30:35MEL - JNB

1 stop38h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/12R23 020

Mon 27/117:15CPT - MEL

2 stops42h 40mTurkish Airlines

Mon 31/38:00MEL - CPT

3 stops60h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/12R24 525

Sat 31/513:00CPT - MEL

1 stop26h 30mQatar Airways

Fri 29/815:15MEL - CPT

1 stop27h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/12R24 672

Sat 15/222:20JNB - MEL

2 stops37h 15mEmirates

Fri 21/23:25MEL - JNB

2 stops40h 00mEmirates

Deal found 21/12R24 763

Mon 20/19:55JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways

Sun 9/218:15MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 20/12R25 020

Wed 19/217:15JNB - AVV

1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 2/66:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/12R19 899

Sat 31/510:40CPT - MEL

3 stops37h 30mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 29/813:25MEL - CPT

3 stops33h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 20/12R46 076

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Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne. Data last updated 21 December 2024 and is based on user searches.

Sat 21/1217:15JNB - MEL

1 stop15h 20mQantas Airways

Sat 28/126:30MEL - JNB

1 stop17h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/12R29 096

Wed 25/1210:00JNB - AVV

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/16:00AVV - JNB

1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/12R32 767

Wed 25/1216:50JNB - MEL

2 stops40h 35mRwandAir

Wed 1/123:30MEL - JNB

2 stops49h 00mRwandAir

Deal found 20/12R25 406

Fri 27/1218:25CPT - MEL

1 stop43h 55mEmirates

Fri 10/16:15MEL - CPT

1 stop43h 30mEmirates

Deal found 20/12R44 075

Fri 27/1223:59CPT - MEL

3 stops45h 56mKLM

Fri 10/111:05MEL - CPT

2 stops43h 25mKLM

Deal found 20/12R116 952

Sun 29/1221:45JNB - MEL

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/118:15MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/12R22 909

Sun 29/1222:20JNB - MEL

1 stop23h 05mEmirates

Sat 18/13:25MEL - JNB

2 stops46h 10mEmirates

Deal found 20/12R28 563

Sun 29/1217:15JNB - AVV

1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways

Sun 19/16:00AVV - JNB

1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/12R29 977

Sun 29/1223:55JNB - MEL

3 stops46h 00mKLM

Sun 19/17:10MEL - JNB

3 stops47h 50mKLM

Deal found 20/12R140 908

Sun 12/111:05JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Sun 26/10:45MEL - JNB

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 20/12R20 101

Mon 20/19:55JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways

Sun 9/218:15MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 20/12R25 020

Mon 20/113:25JNB - MEL

2 stops31h 15mEmirates

Sun 9/26:15MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 35mEmirates

Deal found 20/12R25 314

One-way flights from South Africa to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 December 2024.

Tue 1/411:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/12R10 794

Mon 31/313:35JNB - MEL

1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/12R10 886

Thu 3/411:20JNB - MEL

2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/12R11 455

Tue 11/26:00CPT - MEL

2 stops32h 30mSouth African

Deal found 20/12R12 042

Mon 14/416:35CPT - MEL

2 stops42h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/12R12 317

Wed 2/48:50JNB - AVV

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/12R13 309

Mon 14/413:00CPT - MEL

1 stop26h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/12R15 750

Mon 14/413:05CPT - MEL

1 stop24h 45mEmirates

Deal found 20/12R15 769

Tue 11/25:45CPT - MEL

3 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/12R16 007

Sun 12/117:15JNB - MEL

1 stop18h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/12R33 263

Sun 12/117:15JNB - AVV

1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/12R38 733

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/2

11:05-7:10

1 stop35h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 22/2

9:30-7:40

2 stops31h 10m

R19 532

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

17:15-17:35

1 stop15h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

6:30-16:10

1 stop17h 40m

R19 679

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

17:15-23:15

1 stop21h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 2/6

6:00-16:10

1 stop18h 10m

R19 899

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/2

3:10-23:45

2 stops35h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 22/2

17:10-14:20

2 stops30h 10m

R20 211

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

6:00-21:55

2 stops30h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 16/4

17:45-9:25

2 stops23h 40m

R22 285

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

13:45-21:25

1 stop22h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

0:35-6:10

1 stop38h 35m

R23 020

GeorgeMelbourne

GRJ - MEL

GRJMEL

George

Mon 3/2

6:45-22:20

2 stops30h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 10/2

19:55-16:25

2 stops29h 30m

R24 378

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/1

17:15-20:55

2 stops42h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 31/3

8:00-11:50

3 stops60h 50m

R24 525

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/5

13:00-23:30

1 stop26h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

15:15-10:50

1 stop27h 35m

R24 672

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/2

22:20-20:35

2 stops37h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 21/2

3:25-10:25

2 stops40h 00m

R24 763

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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?

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

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

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

To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Qantas Airways and Turkish Airlines. 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

3 403 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 403 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 403 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 330 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 403 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM

7,8

Good

1 344 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 403 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

South African

7,8

Good

64 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 403 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways

7,5

Good

3 787 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 403 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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 (R10 794), Qatar Airways (R10 886), and South African (R12 042).
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Melbourne?
While some choose either Johannesburg OR Tambo - Melbourne or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Melbourne Avalon, Cape Town Intl - 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	CheapestR15 012	AverageR19 479	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR15 123	AverageR22 212	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR15 871	AverageR22 092	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR16 103	AverageR21 068	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR17 374	AverageR19 605	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air China	CheapestR17 533	AverageR23 558	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
South African	CheapestR18 253	AverageR23 157	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
RwandAir	CheapestR20 800	AverageR25 056	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR21 328	AverageR23 266	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR22 486	AverageR25 223	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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