Cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg from $729

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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,469

One-way from

$729

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,745
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/2-18/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 30/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($204 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 8 January 2026.

Sun 24/523:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 7/613:45JNB - MEL
1 stop37h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,477
Tue 27/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,481
Sat 21/218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,501
Tue 27/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/220:30JNB - MEL
1 stop41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,507
Fri 6/307:00MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Fri 27/319:55JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,514
Sat 5/905:55MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Wed 23/913:45JNB - MEL
1 stop37h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,517
Sat 24/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,520
Fri 23/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,584
Wed 28/118:20MEL - JNB
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/212:45JNB - MEL
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,597
Fri 20/218:20MEL - JNB
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,604
Wed 28/118:20MEL - JNB
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/212:45JNB - MEL
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,625
Wed 13/506:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 25mQantas Airways
Wed 3/618:45JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,901

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Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

16:40-18:35

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

19:55-08:15

1 stop27h 20m

$1,570

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 31/1

16:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

$1,777

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

17:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

16:50-04:55

2 stops28h 05m

$1,780

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,858

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

19:50-07:25

1 stop27h 35m

$1,867

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

19:50-04:40

1 stop24h 50m

$1,867

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 1/7

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/7

13:45-04:40

1 stop30h 55m

$1,873

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

16:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,884

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 27/1

16:10-15:40

2 stops32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

13:45-10:35

2 stops35h 50m

$1,894

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 13/5

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$1,901

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg is 57 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 $861). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,477). 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.

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 8 January 2026.
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.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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

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 $1,901, Singapore Airlines 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 $795 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways, starting at $869 and $989 round-trip. Virgin Australia is 53% 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 $709 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $779 and Qatar Airways from $804 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when 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.

  • 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 The Rocks Markets. Sydney Opera House, The Metro Theatre and The Rocks Markets are located about 9.9 km, 7.6 km, and 9.6 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 $64 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for 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 $861). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,477). 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 8 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$840Average$1,528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,087Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,256Average$1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,418Average$1,653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,477Average$1,885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,488Average$1,827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,535Average$2,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,555Average$1,894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,593Average$1,903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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