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Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne from R9 557

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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
Feb 27 — Mar 61
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 986

One-way from

R9 557

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 802
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/3-19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 40m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 55m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R26 812 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 921 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 22 February 2025.

Mon 10/313:20JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 17/323:30MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/2R14 931
Sat 24/513:45JNB - MEL
1 stop37h 15mSingapore Airlines
Mon 9/618:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R16 069
Sun 13/49:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 27/45:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/2R16 802
Sun 22/611:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 13/77:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2R17 499
Fri 4/411:20JNB - MEL
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/422:00MEL - JNB
2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R18 013
Thu 10/418:40JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 20/46:00MEL - JNB
1 stop18h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2R19 077
Sun 8/610:40CPT - MEL
2 stops36h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sun 15/65:55MEL - CPT
2 stops35h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2R19 444
Sun 1/67:00CPT - MEL
2 stops27h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 27/719:45MEL - CPT
2 stops35h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2R20 012
Sun 20/413:00CPT - MEL
1 stop43h 50mQatar Airways
Thu 24/418:15MEL - CPT
2 stops31h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2R20 398
Sun 22/618:40JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 13/76:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/2R20 893
Mon 28/43:10JNB - MEL
2 stops35h 00mRwandAir
Tue 20/515:15MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 20/2R21 076
Sun 1/612:50CPT - MEL
2 stops32h 30mSouth African
Sun 29/617:45MEL - CPT
2 stops31h 00mSouth African
Deal found 20/2R21 241

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 22 February 2025.

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South Africa

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

13:20-23:45

1 stop25h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

23:30-15:35

1 stop25h 05m

R14 931

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

9:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 27/4

5:00-8:35

1 stop35h 35m

R16 802

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/4

11:20-6:55

1 stop34h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

16:15-7:40

2 stops47h 25m

R17 573

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/4

11:20-8:35

2 stops36h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

22:00-7:40

2 stops41h 40m

R18 013

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

18:40-18:50

1 stop16h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 20/4

6:00-16:10

1 stop18h 10m

R19 077

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

10:40-7:25

2 stops36h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 15/6

5:55-9:25

2 stops35h 30m

R19 444

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

7:00-18:50

2 stops27h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 27/7

19:45-22:50

2 stops35h 05m

R20 012

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/4

13:00-16:50

1 stop43h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 24/4

18:15-17:15

2 stops31h 00m

R20 398

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

3:10-22:10

2 stops35h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

15:15-14:20

2 stops31h 05m

R21 076

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

12:50-5:20

2 stops32h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 29/6

17:45-16:45

2 stops31h 00m

R21 241

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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 22 February 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 22 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM. 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
3 278 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 278 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 278 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 297 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 278 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 330 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 278 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 278 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 278 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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 Etihad Airways (R9 557), Cathay Pacific (R9 740), and Qatar Airways (R9 924).

  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 489AverageR20 030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR14 518AverageR20 970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR15 112AverageR22 100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 228AverageR19 258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR17 193AverageR19 738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR17 520AverageR23 541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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South AfricanCheapestR18 017AverageR21 725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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RwandAirCheapestR21 151AverageR25 403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR21 312AverageR23 427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 465AverageR25 920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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