Cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg from $859
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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Johannesburg are usually found in October or August, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.
Wed 24/1217:10MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 6/213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/12$2,409
Wed 24/1217:10MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/216:50JNB - MEL
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$2,631
Wed 31/1215:35MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Wed 7/111:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/12$2,672
Tue 30/1218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Mon 5/109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/12$2,675
Wed 31/1208:40MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 45mCathay Pacific
Thu 8/111:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/12$2,717
Wed 24/1223:40MEL - JNB
2 stops35h 40mRwandAir
Fri 6/216:50JNB - MEL
2 stops27h 55mRwandAir
Deal found 11/12$2,727
Tue 23/1218:20MEL - JNB
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1208:20JNB - MEL
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$2,741
Mon 29/1218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Mon 5/109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/12$2,749
Sat 27/1200:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 7/111:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12$2,764
Sat 20/1206:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 5/117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/12$4,273
Fri 19/1206:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 16/117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/12$4,662
Sat 27/1220:55AVV - JNB
1 stop27h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 6/117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$4,665
Best flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Johannesburg that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Mon 11/518:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Wed 13/519:50JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,876
Tue 31/318:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways
Fri 24/409:50JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/12$1,924
Mon 2/206:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 14/217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop29h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/12$2,029
Sun 25/116:55MEL - JNB
2 stops45h 40mEmirates
Sun 1/222:20JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 00mEmirates
Deal found 11/12$2,055
Tue 31/312:10MEL - JNB
2 stops29h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 24/420:40JNB - MEL
1 stop41h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/12$2,098
Tue 9/618:25MEL - JNB
2 stops26h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 20/614:30JNB - MEL
2 stops36h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12$2,101
Tue 9/606:30MEL - JNB
2 stops33h 10mCathay Pacific
Sat 20/611:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12$2,106
Mon 27/410:35AVV - JNB
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/518:45JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$2,429
Tue 9/605:55MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sat 20/619:50JNB - MEL
1 stop37h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,962
Mon 11/505:15MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mEmirates
Wed 13/522:20JNB - MEL
2 stops26h 30mEmirates
Deal found 9/12$2,059
Mon 13/406:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 27/418:45JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/12$2,089
Tue 9/615:45MEL - JNB
1 stop33h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 20/609:25JNB - MEL
3 stops28h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/12$2,106
Mon 2/223:40MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 14/209:25JNB - MEL
3 stops28h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/12$2,106
Mon 27/406:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 11/518:45JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$2,109
Sun 25/106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/221:55JNB - AVV
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$2,552
Mon 11/506:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 25mQantas Airways
Wed 13/518:45JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/12$2,131
Tue 9/620:55AVV - JNB
1 stop27h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 20/618:45JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$2,160
Fri 30/106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 30/117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/12$2,348
Sun 11/120:55AVV - JNB
1 stop27h 05mQantas Airways
Sat 24/117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$2,624
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Johannesburg. Data last updated 12 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 19/1218:20MEL - JNB
2 stops27h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 16/123:00JNB - MEL
2 stops57h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12$3,977
Sat 20/1215:10MEL - JNB
1 stop36h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 5/117:30JNB - MEL
1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/12$3,761
Sat 20/1218:20MEL - JNB
2 stops34h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/123:00JNB - MEL
2 stops57h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12$3,807
Thu 1/106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 3/117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/12$3,351
Thu 1/106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 4/117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$3,626
Sat 10/106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 17/117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/12$2,857
Sat 10/110:20AVV - JNB
1 stop37h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 31/117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/12$2,885
Sat 10/116:25AVV - JNB
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$2,984
Sun 11/120:55AVV - JNB
1 stop27h 05mQantas Airways
Sat 24/117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/12$2,621
Sun 18/106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 26/117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/12$2,459
Sun 25/106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/221:55JNB - AVV
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$2,552
Fri 30/106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 30/117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/12$2,348
One-way flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Fri 30/122:05MEL - JNB
3 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$859
Fri 20/207:00MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/12$876
Wed 4/207:00MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/12$886
Fri 20/218:20MEL - JNB
2 stops45h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/12$927
Wed 4/218:20MEL - JNB
2 stops45h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/12$928
Fri 30/118:20MEL - JNB
2 stops45h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/12$933
Sat 21/218:20MEL - JNB
2 stops45h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/12$940
Fri 30/106:00AVV - JNB
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$954
Fri 20/206:00AVV - JNB
2 stops59h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$975
Sat 21/216:10MEL - JNB
3 stops32h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/12$1,253
Wed 4/206:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/12$1,338
Fri 30/106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/12$1,349
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Johannesburg
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 12 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg that are best for you.
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MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Mon 11/5
18:25-18:35
1 stop32h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 13/5
19:50-04:20
1 stop24h 30m
$1,876
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Tue 31/3
18:10-08:20
1 stop23h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 24/4
09:50-15:35
1 stop21h 45m
$1,924
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Tue 9/6
05:55-06:10
1 stop32h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 20/6
19:50-17:10
1 stop37h 20m
$1,962
MelbourneJohannesburg
AVV - JNB
AVVJNB
Melbourne Avalon
Mon 2/2
06:00-15:00
1 stop18h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 14/2
17:30-07:35
1 stop29h 05m
$2,029
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Sun 25/1
16:55-05:35
2 stops45h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 1/2
22:20-23:20
1 stop40h 00m
$2,055
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Mon 11/5
05:15-05:30
1 stop32h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 13/5
22:20-08:50
2 stops26h 30m
$2,059
MelbourneJohannesburg
AVV - JNB
AVVJNB
Melbourne Avalon
Mon 13/4
06:00-16:25
1 stop18h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 27/4
18:45-20:15
1 stop17h 30m
$2,089
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Tue 31/3
12:10-09:00
2 stops29h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 24/4
20:40-22:10
1 stop41h 30m
$2,098
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Tue 9/6
18:25-13:05
2 stops26h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 20/6
14:30-11:00
2 stops36h 30m
$2,101
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Tue 9/6
06:30-07:40
2 stops33h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 20/6
11:20-05:55
1 stop34h 35m
$2,106
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.
The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg (average of $871). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,515). 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 MEL to JNB?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 12 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Melbourne to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg?
For as low as $2,029, Singapore Airlines can have you in Johannesburg from Melbourne in 18h. Airlines will cover a distance of 10263 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Johannesburg is Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $805 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways, starting at $880 and $999 round-trip. Virgin Australia is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $718 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $789 and Qatar Airways from $814 one-way.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg?
Most of the time, Melbourne to Johannesburg flights that have stopovers will stop in Singapore. Sydney sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?
The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Sim Lim Square. Sentosa, Merlion, and Sim Lim Square are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 16.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Singapore can hire a car from Singapore Changi for about $130 per day.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Sydney?
If you're on a stopover in Sydney and looking for things to do, consider visiting Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, or The Metro Theatre. Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets and The Metro Theatre are located about 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 7.6 km, respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers in need of a car in Sydney can hire one for about $55 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Johannesburg flights?
Of the flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Dubai. Abu Dhabi follows Dubai in terms of the least common stopover location on Melbourne to Johannesburg flights.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Johannesburg 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 Melbourne to Johannesburg?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg (average of $871). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,515). 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.
Top 9 airlines flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg
Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Johannesburg?
Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.
Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg with no change fees?
Certainly. Search results for flights to Johannesburg from Melbourne shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.
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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Johannesburg from Melbourne today and book when prices fit your budget.
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