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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg from $998

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 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
5 Jun — 12 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 6 May 2026.

Tue 18/815:30
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop35h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 14/920:25
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop36h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/5$1,503
Tue 1/923:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 14/920:25
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,573
Tue 1/923:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 8/920:25
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/5$1,587
Sun 2/815:30
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop35h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 14/813:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop19h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/5$1,656
Tue 4/823:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 13/813:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop19h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/5$1,665
Wed 18/1118:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 2/1209:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/5$1,704
Sun 1/1118:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/1109:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,713
Mon 12/1006:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 29/1013:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,747
Mon 1/606:00
AVV
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Qantas Airways
Mon 15/618:45
JNB
-
AVV
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,876
Thu 1/1006:00
AVV
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Qantas Airways
Thu 15/1018:45
JNB
-
AVV
1 stop19h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,902
Sat 22/806:00
AVV
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Qantas Airways
Mon 14/918:45
JNB
-
AVV
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,946
Sun 9/820:55
AVV
-
JNB
1 stop27h 30m
Qantas Airways
Wed 12/818:45
JNB
-
AVV
1 stop17h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/5$1,995

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 6 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,503

One-way from

$998

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,705
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  • Singapore Airlines
  • 18/8-14/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 72h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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  • 24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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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 6 May 2026.
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MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 22/8

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$1,946

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

05:55-19:20

1 stop21h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

13:45-07:25

1 stop33h 40m

$1,966

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 9/8

20:55-16:25

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

18:45-20:20

1 stop17h 35m

$1,995

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

22:45-04:00

1 stop37h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

12:40-17:15

1 stop44h 35m

$1,999

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 1/8

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

18:45-09:45

1 stop31h 00m

$2,019

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 10/10

06:00-16:25

1 stop19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

18:45-22:50

1 stop19h 05m

$2,027

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

22:45-10:30

1 stop43h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

12:40-17:15

1 stop44h 35m

$2,066

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

22:45-04:00

1 stop37h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

12:40-16:50

1 stop44h 10m

$2,097

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

07:15-10:30

2 stops59h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

12:40-17:15

1 stop44h 35m

$2,107

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

22:45-10:30

1 stop43h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

09:25-17:15

3 stops47h 50m

$2,122

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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?

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg is 76 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg (average of $707). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,651). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

How often are flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 320 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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 6 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,509 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,509 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,509 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,509 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
South African
7.6
Good
61 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,509 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,033 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,509 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,433 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,509 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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 $1,946, Qantas Airways can have you in Johannesburg from Melbourne in 18h 25m. 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 $747 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines, starting at $903 and $1,030 round-trip. Virgin Australia is 54% 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 $675 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $701 and Singapore Airlines from $766 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. Abu Dhabi comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Melbourne to Johannesburg flights.

  • 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 Universal Studios Singapore. Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Singapore can hire a car from Singapore Changi for about $133 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 Metro Theatre, or Theatre Royal. Sydney Opera House, The Metro Theatre and Theatre Royal are located about 9.9 km, 7.6 km, and 8.4 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 $61 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. Perth 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg (average of $707). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,651). 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 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 6 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$747Average$1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$903Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,030Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,315Average$1,827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,388Average$1,771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,434Average$1,776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,468Average$1,768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,503Average$1,975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,589Average$1,974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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