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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg

MEL — JNB
3 Nov — 10 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,731
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($275 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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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 Airport to Johannesburg

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

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg (average of $1,684). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,535). 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

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,621 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,621 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,621 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,667 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,621 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,102 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,621 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,725 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,621 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,538 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,621 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.

Related info for your journey

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg round-trip from $904. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $918, and Etihad Airways, from $1,068. Qatar Airways is currently priced 53% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $692. Qatar Airways flights start at $722 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at $789 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg?

    Of the flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg that have stopovers, most of them stop in Singapore. Singapore is followed by Abu Dhabi in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    Singapore travellers tend to visit Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore more than anywhere else. Sentosa, Merlion and Universal Studios Singapore are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km, respectively from Singapore Changi if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Singapore can hire a car from Singapore Changi for about $119 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg flights?

    Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg flights have a stopover in Sydney least often. Perth is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg.

  • 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 Airport to Johannesburg?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg (average of $1,684). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,535). 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 8 airlines flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$904Average$1,937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$918Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,068Average$1,706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,103Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,603Average$2,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,632Average$2,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,637Average$2,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,713Average$2,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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