How long is the flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

For as low as $1,986, Virgin Australia can have you in Johannesburg from Melbourne in 37h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10313 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 $748 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, starting at $764 and $879 round-trip. Virgin Australia is 58% 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 $668 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $702 and Singapore Airlines from $824 one-way.

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. Abu Dhabi 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 Sydney. Perth follows Sydney 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, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion are located about 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Singapore can hire a car from Singapore Changi for about $132 per day.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg as you normally would.

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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg (average of $1,362). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,447). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne to Johannesburg flights typically cost between $1,609 and $2,158 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,711 on Multiple Airlines (11 Oct–29 Oct).

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.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.

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How long is the flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg?
For as low as $1,986, Virgin Australia can have you in Johannesburg from Melbourne in 37h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10313 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 $748 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, starting at $764 and $879 round-trip. Virgin Australia is 58% 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 $668 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $702 and Singapore Airlines from $824 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. Abu Dhabi 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, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion are located about 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Singapore can hire a car from Singapore Changi for about $132 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 Sydney. Perth follows Sydney 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg (average of $1,362). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,447). 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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Virgin Australia	Cheapest$748	Average$1,314	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
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Qatar Airways	Cheapest$879	Average$1,865	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,069	Average$1,482	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
South African	Cheapest$1,401	Average$2,021	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,495	Average$2,389	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,551	Average$1,789	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,590	Average$2,180	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,654	Average$2,024	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne to Johannesburg flights typically cost between $1,609 and $2,158 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,711 on Multiple Airlines (11 Oct–29 Oct).

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.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.

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Melbourne to Johannesburg flights typically cost between $1,609 and $2,158 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,711 on Multiple Airlines (11 Oct–29 Oct).