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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg from $1,147

MEL — JNB
4 Oct — 11 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Johannesburg

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Mon 19/1006:15 -
2 stops35h 55m
Mon 26/1013:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 3/9$1,686
Mon 19/1016:20 -
1 stop36h 00m
Sun 1/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 30/8$1,724
Thu 22/1016:20 -
1 stop36h 00m
Mon 26/1020:20 -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 3/9$1,738
Sun 18/1016:20 -
1 stop36h 00m
Sat 24/1014:40 -
3 stops47h 40m
Deal found 31/8$1,750
Fri 16/1014:00 -
3 stops32h 30m
Fri 23/1014:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 31/8$1,755
Mon 2/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Tue 10/1120:20 -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 2/9$1,768
Tue 27/1023:40 -
1 stop24h 35m
Tue 10/1120:20 -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 31/8$1,770
Sun 11/1013:00 -
2 stops28h 20m
Wed 21/1014:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 1/9$1,778
Mon 2/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Sun 22/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 1/9$1,782

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Round-trip from

$1,686

One-way from

$1,147

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,909
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  • 19/10-26/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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3/10-31/12
  • 3/10-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($297 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 3/10

13:25-10:55

3 stops53h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,147

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 17/9

00:30-10:55

3 stops42h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,188

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 3/10

22:45-04:00

1 stop37h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,191

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 18/9

05:15-16:15

1 stop43h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,535

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 23/12

13:25-20:10

3 stops39h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,583
Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 23/12

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,640

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 10/1

15:10-20:10

3 stops38h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,650

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 11/10

13:00-08:20

2 stops28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

14:05-10:35

2 stops35h 30m

$1,891

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

23:45-09:10

1 stop42h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

14:05-23:20

1 stop24h 15m

$1,934

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

19:55-15:35

2 stops28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

13:45-17:50

1 stop43h 05m

$1,938

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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

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 $1,357). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,464). 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 Airport to Johannesburg?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg flights typically cost between $1,615 and $2,166 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,686 on Multiple Airlines (19 Oct–26 Oct).

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

Booking 76 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.

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
1,593 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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
1,593 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,593 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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
3,656 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,593 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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
1,089 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,593 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,593 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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
1,532 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,593 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg?

    A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg can take about 28h 40m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,938. Melbourne Airport and Johannesburg are separated by a distance of 10313 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $745. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from $876, and Etihad Airways, from $902. Virgin Australia is currently priced 58% 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 $665. Qatar Airways flights start at $699 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at $764 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, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion more than anywhere else. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore and Merlion are located about 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 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 $128 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 $1,357). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,464). 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
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$745Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$876Average$1,889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$902Average$1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,065Average$1,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,396Average$2,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,489Average$2,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,586Average$2,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,647Average$2,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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