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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg from $997

MEL — JNB
22 Sep — 29 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Sun 1/1113:25 -
3 stops33h 05m
Tue 1/1220:20 -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 18/8$1,723
Tue 20/1014:00 -
2 stops27h 20m
Thu 29/1013:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 18/8$1,744
Tue 20/1023:45 -
1 stop37h 15m
Thu 29/1013:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 18/8$1,776
Mon 2/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Sun 22/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 20/8$1,779
Wed 14/1023:45 -
1 stop42h 25m
Wed 28/1013:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 21/8$1,791
Wed 14/1013:00 -
2 stops28h 20m
Wed 28/1020:20 -
2 stops32h 15m
Deal found 21/8$1,815

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Round-trip from

$1,723

One-way from

$997

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,877
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/11-1/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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21/11
  • 21/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($296 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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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

23:40-15:15

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,957

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

18:50-15:35

2 stops29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$2,054

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

09:25-23:20

3 stops28h 55m

$2,079

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

22:35-11:00

2 stops45h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

18:50-20:40

2 stops40h 50m

$2,185

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

17:15-04:00

2 stops42h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

20:55-22:00

2 stops41h 05m

$2,277

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 10/1

12:05-10:25

2 stops31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

22:20-10:15

2 stops26h 55m

$2,327

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

16:55-10:25

2 stops50h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

19:35-06:15

2 stops49h 40m

$2,341

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 10/1

18:30-08:40

2 stops47h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

20:20-21:40

2 stops40h 20m

$2,370

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

10:00-09:10

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

09:25-23:05

3 stops28h 40m

$2,695

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

16:55-10:25

2 stops50h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

19:35-10:20

3 stops53h 45m

$2,760

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg

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Cheapflights Insights

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 $1,359). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,443). 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 $1,606 and $2,154 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,723 on Multiple Airlines (1 Nov–1 Dec).

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 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
1,585 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

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
1,585 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

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
3,657 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

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
1,085 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

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
3,735 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

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
1,509 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

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 24h 35m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,957. 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 $747. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from $762, and Qatar Airways, from $877. 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 $666. Qatar Airways flights start at $701 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at $822 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 $132 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 $1,359). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,443). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$747Average$1,312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$762Average$1,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$877Average$1,862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,067Average$1,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,399Average$2,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,492Average$2,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,548Average$1,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,587Average$2,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,651Average$2,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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