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 $1,271 and $1,712 in July. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,246 on Singapore Airlines (31 July-11 Aug). Find deals

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How often are flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg delayed?

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne to Johannesburg flights typically cost between $1,271 and $1,712 in July.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,246 on Singapore Airlines (31 July-11 Aug). Find deals

Question 4

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

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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. Find deals

Question 5

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

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For as low as $1,961, Ethiopian Air 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.

Question 6

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 Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $753 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways, starting at $824 and $916 round-trip. Virgin Australia is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg one-way?

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $681 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $738 and Qatar Airways from $796 one-way.

Question 8

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 66 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.

Question 9

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

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Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg (average of $815). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,383). 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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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 12

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

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

Question 13

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.

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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. Abu Dhabi follows Dubai in terms of the least common stopover location on Melbourne to Johannesburg flights.

Question 15

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 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 $113 per day.

Question 16

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 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 $54 per day.

Question 17

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

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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.

Question 18

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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	$1,246
One-way from	$723
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,295

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$753	Average$1,307	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$824	Average$1,786	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$916	Average$1,434	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,035	Average$1,281	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,326	Average$1,720	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,399	Average$1,785	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
South African	Cheapest$1,407	Average$1,707	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,525	Average$1,925	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,533	Average$1,850	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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