Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg round-trip?

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Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Johannesburg is Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,126 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific, starting at $1,367 and $1,485 round-trip. Singapore Airlines is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

Question 2

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

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The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg is 48 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. Find deals

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg (average of $1,091). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,759). 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. Find deals

Question 4

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. Find deals

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, 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 June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 7

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

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Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Ethiopian Air are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg.

Question 8

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

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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.

Question 9

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Johannesburg flights?

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Of the flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Dubai.

Question 10

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

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The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Singapore can hire a car from Singapore Changi for about $128 per day.

Question 11

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Sydney?

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If you're on a stopover in Sydney and looking for things to do, consider visiting Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, or State Theatre. Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets and State Theatre are located about 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 8.2 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 $58 per day.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

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Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 6% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 13

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

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To save up to 23% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 49 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Melbourne to Johannesburg from $1,823 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $2,082 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

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May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Johannesburg from Melbourne. Prices for May average $1,843 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,129. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 33% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to JNB?

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

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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.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

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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.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg with no change fees?

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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.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg become cheaper?

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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.

Round-trip from	$1,498
One-way from	$946
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,629

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,126	Average$1,492	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,367	Average$1,716	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,485	Average$1,936	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,516	Average$1,675	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,526	Average$1,949	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,572	Average$1,971	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,596	Average$2,185	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,613	Average$1,927	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,676	Average$2,077	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Johannesburg are usually found in May or August, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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