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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg from $957

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
8 Sep — 15 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 9 August 2026.

Fri 4/913:00 -
3 stops32h 25m
Fri 11/920:55 -
1 stop41h 10m
Deal found 5/8$1,706
Tue 1/919:15 -
3 stops45h 05m
Tue 8/914:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 6/8$1,742
Tue 13/1023:45 -
1 stop42h 25m
Tue 17/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 7/8$1,749
Thu 5/1117:10 -
1 stop31h 25m
Wed 18/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 9/8$1,769
Fri 6/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Thu 19/1120:20 -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 9/8$1,781
Wed 28/1023:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Wed 4/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 8/8$1,783
Wed 26/822:45 -
2 stops47h 10m
Sun 30/820:55 -
1 stop41h 10m
Deal found 9/8$1,788
Mon 2/1117:10 -
1 stop31h 25m
Sun 22/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 6/8$1,809

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 9 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,706

One-way from

$957

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,826
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/9-11/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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31/10
  • 31/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($319 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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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 9 August 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 3/2

17:10-15:35

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/2

20:20-17:50

1 stop36h 30m

$1,942

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

22:45-04:00

1 stop37h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

14:05-23:05

1 stop24h 00m

$2,030
Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

15:55-16:15

2 stops32h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

10:05-17:40

1 stop22h 35m

$2,181

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

22:45-04:00

1 stop37h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

20:55-22:45

2 stops40h 50m

$2,205

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 26/9

15:55-16:15

2 stops32h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

22:20-06:30

1 stop23h 10m

$2,229

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

22:20-08:50

2 stops26h 30m

$2,341

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

$2,525

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

06:00-07:55

2 stops33h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

11:10-23:15

1 stop27h 05m

$2,529

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 22/8

08:00-09:10

2 stops33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

09:25-22:05

3 stops28h 40m

$2,683
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

13:25-08:20

3 stops51h 55m

$957

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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 $1,308). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,462). 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 $2,075 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,706 on Multiple Airlines (4 Sept–11 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 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

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 9 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African 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
1,584 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

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
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

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
3,648 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

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.
South African
7.6
Good
63 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

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
1,079 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

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
1,500 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

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

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 Airport to Johannesburg?

    A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg can take about 31h 25m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,942. 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 $758. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from $890, and Etihad Airways, from $909. Virgin Australia is currently priced 57% 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 $676. Qatar Airways flights start at $711 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at $777 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 $111 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 $1,308). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,462). 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 9 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$758Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$909Average$1,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,015Average$1,844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,082Average$1,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,505Average$1,907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,514Average$2,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,521Average$2,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,571Average$1,812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,656Average$2,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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