How long is the flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

For as low as $2,035, Qatar Airways 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 $807 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways, starting at $882 and $1,002 round-trip. Virgin Australia is 53% 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 $720 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $791 and Qatar Airways from $816 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 $130 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 The Metro Theatre. Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets and The Metro Theatre are located about 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 7.6 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 $55 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.

$862+ Flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

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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 10 December 2025.

Wed 24/1217:10MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 31/1209:25JNB - MEL

1 stop35h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12$2,532

Tue 30/1216:10MEL - JNB

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/113:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12$2,761

Wed 24/1218:20MEL - JNB

2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 31/1208:20JNB - MEL

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12$2,880

Thu 25/1208:40MEL - JNB

1 stop31h 45mCathay Pacific

Thu 8/111:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 8/12$3,019

Thu 25/1209:20MEL - JNB

2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/111:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12$3,062

Tue 30/1216:10MEL - JNB

2 stops31h 10mRwandAir

Wed 31/1203:10JNB - MEL

2 stops53h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 7/12$3,112

Sat 27/1217:40MEL - JNB

1 stop34h 10mQantas Airways

Sun 4/121:55JNB - MEL

1 stop15h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/12$3,172

Fri 19/1206:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Sat 3/117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/12$3,922

Sat 20/1206:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 5/117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/12$4,282

Tue 30/1206:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12$4,514

Sat 27/1220:55AVV - JNB

1 stop27h 05mQantas Airways

Sun 4/117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/12$4,520

Fri 19/1206:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Fri 16/117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/12$4,688

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 10 December 2025.

Sun 15/213:30MEL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mQatar Airways

Tue 24/220:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/12$1,707

Fri 23/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/120:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,726

Fri 30/118:20MEL - JNB

2 stops45h 50mEtihad Airways

Fri 13/209:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/12$2,006

Mon 2/206:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Sat 14/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop29h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/12$2,035

Mon 2/216:10MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways

Sat 14/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/12$1,862

Fri 23/121:40MEL - JNB

2 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/122:20JNB - MEL

2 stops55h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12$1,988

Mon 2/206:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 16/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12$2,052

Mon 2/223:40MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways

Thu 19/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/12$1,919

Tue 3/216:10MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways

Mon 16/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/12$1,919

Mon 2/206:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 18/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12$2,140

Mon 2/223:40MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 18/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/12$1,919

Wed 4/206:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 16/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12$2,140

Sun 1/216:10MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 11/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12$1,921

Wed 4/206:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 18/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12$2,140

Sun 1/216:10MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways

Thu 12/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12$1,921

Thu 5/206:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 16/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12$2,140

Tue 3/220:55AVV - JNB

1 stop27h 05mQantas Airways

Mon 16/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12$2,142

Fri 30/123:40MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 11/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12$1,966

Tue 3/220:55AVV - JNB

1 stop27h 05mQantas Airways

Wed 18/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12$2,142

Fri 30/106:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 18/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12$2,190

Sat 31/106:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 16/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12$2,190

Sat 31/106:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 18/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12$2,190

Thu 5/206:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Sat 14/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop29h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12$2,192

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Johannesburg. Data last updated 10 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 23/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/120:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,720

Fri 23/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/113:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12$1,741

Thu 29/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Fri 13/209:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/12$1,606

Thu 29/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 13/216:50JNB - MEL

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12$1,782

Thu 29/106:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Sat 14/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop29h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/12$2,193

Fri 30/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Wed 18/209:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12$1,580

Fri 30/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Fri 13/209:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12$1,610

Fri 30/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12$1,753

Fri 30/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12$1,758

Fri 30/106:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 16/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12$2,190

Sat 31/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/220:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12$1,595

Sat 31/106:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Thu 12/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/12$2,121

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 10 December 2025.

Mon 26/122:35MEL - JNB

3 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12$862

Thu 19/216:10MEL - JNB

2 stops31h 10mRwandAir

Deal found 8/12$935

Mon 26/118:20MEL - JNB

2 stops45h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12$938

Mon 26/107:00MEL - JNB

1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/12$964

Thu 19/216:10MEL - JNB

3 stops32h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/12$1,214

Fri 12/1217:55MEL - JNB

3 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12$1,401

Mon 26/115:00AVV - JNB

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12$1,436

Tue 6/123:30MEL - JNB

3 stops49h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12$1,508

Mon 5/118:00MEL - JNB

3 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12$1,538

Fri 12/1206:15MEL - JNB

2 stops21h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12$1,640

Fri 12/1216:10MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/12$1,648

Mon 5/106:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/12$1,826

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Round-trip from	$1,580
One-way from	$862
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$2,115

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30/1-18/2
2 total stops
45h 10m total
Melbourne to Johannesburg

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26/1
3 total stops
42h 45m total
Melbourne to Johannesburg

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($213 potential increase over avg. return price).

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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

13:30-15:35

2 stops35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

20:30-05:45

1 stop24h 15m

$1,707

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

20:30-05:45

1 stop24h 15m

$1,726

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

$1,862

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,919

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

16:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,919

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,919

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

16:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,921

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

16:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,921

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,966

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

21:40-10:25

2 stops45h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

22:20-14:30

2 stops55h 10m

$1,988

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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

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

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 $874). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,520). 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.

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

3,433 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

3,433 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,433 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

1,412 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,433 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

947 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,433 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

1,330 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,433 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

7.4

Good

48 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,433 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 $2,035, Qatar Airways 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 $807 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways, starting at $882 and $1,002 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 $720 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $791 and Qatar Airways from $816 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 $130 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 The Metro Theatre. Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets and The Metro Theatre are located about 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 7.6 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 $55 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 $874). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,520). 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$853	Average$1,593	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,099	Average$1,358	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,272	Average$1,567	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,424	Average$1,663	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,499	Average$1,913	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
South African	Cheapest$1,513	Average$1,857	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,551	Average$1,902	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,556	Average$2,045	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,620	Average$1,949	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg from $862

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 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Johannesburg are usually found in October or August, booked 57 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 10 December 2025.

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 10 December 2025.

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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 10 December 2025.