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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg from $994

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 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 11 August 2026.

Tue 1/919:15 -
3 stops45h 05m
Tue 8/914:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 6/8$1,745
Tue 13/1023:45 -
1 stop42h 25m
Tue 17/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 7/8$1,752
Thu 5/1117:10 -
1 stop31h 25m
Wed 18/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 9/8$1,771
Tue 3/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 35m
Fri 20/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 10/8$1,773
Fri 6/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Thu 19/1120:20 -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 9/8$1,783
Wed 28/1023:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Wed 4/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 8/8$1,786
Wed 26/817:20 -
1 stop23h 00m
Sun 30/814:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 9/8$1,787
Sun 1/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Sun 15/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 10/8$1,794
Tue 13/1018:20 -
1 stop23h 00m
Tue 20/1020:55 -
1 stop41h 10m
Deal found 10/8$1,808
Mon 2/1117:10 -
1 stop31h 25m
Sun 22/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 6/8$1,811
Wed 28/1006:00 -
1 stop18h 00m
Wed 4/1117:55 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 8/8$2,484
Thu 5/1106:00 -
1 stop18h 00m
Wed 18/1117:55 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 9/8$2,504

Find 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 11 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,745

One-way from

$994

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,828
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/9-8/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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31/10
  • 31/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($320 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 11 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

17:10-15:35

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

13:45-17:50

1 stop43h 05m

$1,814

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 22/8

15:55-13:25

2 stops29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

14:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

$1,951

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 9/9

12:00-08:20

2 stops28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/9

14:05-09:45

2 stops35h 40m

$2,008

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 22/8

07:15-04:00

2 stops52h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

20:55-10:05

2 stops29h 10m

$2,147

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

16:10-09:10

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

20:55-19:40

2 stops37h 45m

$2,195

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

16:55-16:35

2 stops32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

10:25-23:20

1 stop27h 55m

$2,250

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

12:05-10:15

2 stops30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

13:30-06:30

1 stop32h 00m

$2,263

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

12:05-10:15

2 stops30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

19:10-05:30

1 stop26h 20m

$2,273

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV Melbourne Avalon - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 4/9

06:00-08:15

2 stops34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$2,526
Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV Melbourne Avalon - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 7/9

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

18:45-20:20

1 stop16h 35m

$2,556

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg

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 $1,310). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,465). 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 $1,617 and $2,077 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,745 on Multiple Airlines (1 Sept–8 Sept).

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 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 11 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,651 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
South African
7.6
Good
63 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,502 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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 $2,556, Qatar Airways 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 $759 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, starting at $891 and $911 round-trip. Virgin Australia is 57% 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 $677 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $712 and Singapore Airlines from $778 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 $112 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 $1,310). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,465). 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 11 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$759Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$891Average$1,850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$911Average$1,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,007Average$1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,507Average$1,909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,516Average$2,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,537Average$2,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,572Average$1,814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,658Average$2,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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