How long is the flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

For as low as $1,997, 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. Find deals

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 $875 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways, starting at $1,126 and $1,307 round-trip. Virgin Australia is 51% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

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 $867 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include RwandAir from $950 and Qantas Airways from $1,361 one-way. Find deals

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.

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).

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

Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and Etihad Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg.

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.

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.

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 $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 Rocks Markets, or Australia Square. Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets and Australia Square are located about 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 8.8 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.

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.

$856+ Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne to Johannesburg flights typically cost between $1,313 and $1,874 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,179 on Singapore Airlines (25 Jan-18 Feb). Find deals

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Johannesburg are usually found in August or October, booked 83 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 17 October 2025.

Tue 21/1018:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways

Thu 6/1109:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/10$1,501

Mon 27/1017:10MEL - JNB

1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways

Sun 9/1113:45JNB - MEL

2 stops31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/10$1,567

Fri 14/1123:40MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways

Fri 21/1109:25JNB - MEL

1 stop29h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/10$1,583

Fri 14/1119:25MEL - JNB

1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines

Sat 29/1119:55JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/10$1,597

Fri 24/1018:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1111:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,621

Thu 23/1018:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1111:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,627

Thu 23/1023:45MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 4/1120:20JNB - MEL

2 stops28h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/10$1,643

Sun 19/1018:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1011:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10$1,646

Sun 19/1018:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways

Mon 15/1209:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/10$1,669

Sat 8/1120:55AVV - JNB

1 stop27h 05mQantas Airways

Sat 15/1117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop29h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/10$2,000

Fri 14/1106:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Fri 21/1117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/10$2,148

Fri 14/1106:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Fri 28/1117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/10$2,237

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 17 October 2025.

Sun 1/300:35MEL - JNB

1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines

Mon 16/319:55JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/10$1,179

Sun 1/313:10MEL - JNB

3 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 15/311:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,794

Mon 2/216:10MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways

Sat 14/214:40JNB - MEL

3 stops30h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/10$1,880

Sun 30/1100:45MEL - JNB

1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific

Mon 8/1211:20JNB - MEL

2 stops35h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/10$1,988

Mon 2/206:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Sat 14/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop29h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/10$1,997

Mon 2/207:00MEL - JNB

1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sat 14/219:55JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 17/10$1,306

Fri 14/1123:40MEL - JNB

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1109:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10$1,912

Sat 8/1120:55AVV - JNB

1 stop27h 05mQantas Airways

Sat 15/1117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop29h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/10$2,000

Wed 4/206:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 25/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/10$2,137

Fri 14/1106:00AVV - JNB

2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/1117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10$2,274

Fri 14/1106:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Fri 21/1117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/10$2,148

Sun 15/208:10AVV - JNB

1 stop39h 50mQantas Airways

Wed 25/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/10$2,179

Mon 27/1016:25AVV - JNB

2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10$2,687

Fri 14/1106:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Fri 28/1117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/10$2,237

Fri 14/1106:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Sat 29/1117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/10$2,388

Fri 14/1106:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Sun 30/1117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/10$2,702

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Johannesburg. Data last updated 17 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 21/1018:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways

Thu 6/1109:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/10$1,501

Thu 23/1018:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1111:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,627

Thu 23/1023:45MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 4/1120:20JNB - MEL

2 stops28h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/10$1,643

Fri 24/1018:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1111:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,621

Mon 27/1017:10MEL - JNB

1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways

Sun 9/1113:45JNB - MEL

2 stops31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/10$1,567

Fri 31/1018:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1111:20JNB - MEL

1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10$1,587

Sun 2/1118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1111:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10$1,580

Sun 2/1118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Sun 16/1121:45JNB - MEL

2 stops58h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/10$1,597

Sat 8/1120:55AVV - JNB

1 stop27h 05mQantas Airways

Sat 15/1117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop29h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/10$2,000

Fri 14/1123:40MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways

Fri 21/1109:25JNB - MEL

1 stop29h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/10$1,583

Fri 14/1106:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Fri 21/1117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/10$2,148

Fri 14/1106:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Fri 28/1117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/10$2,237

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 17 October 2025.

Sat 14/301:30MEL - JNB

3 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10$856

Sat 15/1106:15MEL - JNB

3 stops59h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$864

Thu 30/1018:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/10$867

Tue 14/400:30MEL - JNB

3 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10$896

Sun 15/318:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/10$899

Tue 25/1118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/10$933

Sun 23/1107:45MEL - JNB

3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10$941

Thu 20/1117:10MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 10mRwandAir

Deal found 16/10$945

Sat 15/1117:10MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 10mRwandAir

Deal found 15/10$950

Thu 13/1101:00MEL - JNB

3 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10$953

Mon 24/1119:25MEL - JNB

1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/10$959

Thu 20/1106:00AVV - JNB

2 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10$1,106

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Round-trip from	$1,179
One-way from	$856
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,570

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25/1-18/2
2 total stops
66h 10m total
Melbourne to Johannesburg

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14/3
3 total stops
47h 20m total
Melbourne to Johannesburg

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($316 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average return price).

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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

00:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:55-05:45

1 stop24h 50m

$1,179

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

19:55-08:15

1 stop27h 20m

$1,306

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

13:10-10:55

3 stops30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

$1,794

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

16:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

14:40-05:45

3 stops30h 05m

$1,880

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

23:40-02:20

2 stops35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,912

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 30/11

00:45-07:25

1 stop39h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

11:20-07:35

2 stops35h 15m

$1,988

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

$1,997

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 8/11

20:55-15:00

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

17:30-07:35

1 stop29h 05m

$2,000

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 4/2

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

$2,137

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 14/11

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

17:30-20:20

1 stop17h 50m

$2,148

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg

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

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg is 83 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 $893). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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?

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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,375 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,375 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,375 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,382 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,375 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

918 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,375 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

South African

7.5

Good

46 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,375 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,280 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,375 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg?
For as low as $1,997, 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 $875 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways, starting at $1,126 and $1,307 round-trip. Virgin Australia is 51% 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 $867 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include RwandAir from $950 and Qantas Airways from $1,361 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 $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 Rocks Markets, or Australia Square. Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets and Australia Square are located about 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 8.8 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. 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 $893). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$875	Average$1,790	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,126	Average$1,400	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,307	Average$1,620	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,471	Average$1,686	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,533	Average$1,955	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
South African	Cheapest$1,578	Average$1,918	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,584	Average$1,944	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,594	Average$2,073	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,674	Average$1,978	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg from $856

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Johannesburg are usually found in August or October, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to JohannesburgExplore 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 17 October 2025.

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