Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne Airport from $711

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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 15 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,282

One-way from

$711

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,595
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 28/10-4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 00m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 40m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($309 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Tue 28/1011:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 4/1115:35MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/9$1,282
Wed 29/1011:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/1115:35MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/9$1,293
Sat 18/1011:20JNB - MEL
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 26/1008:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/9$1,320
Sun 2/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/1100:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/9$1,332
Thu 6/1117:15CPT - MEL
2 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1100:30MEL - CPT
2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9$1,577
Wed 29/1017:15CPT - MEL
2 stops62h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/1122:55MEL - CPT
2 stops45h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,599
Tue 28/1007:00DUR - MEL
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1108:40MEL - DUR
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9$1,617
Wed 29/1007:00DUR - MEL
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1115:35MEL - DUR
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,636
Thu 30/1005:45CPT - MEL
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1115:35MEL - CPT
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,643
Tue 28/1007:00PLZ - MEL
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1115:35MEL - PLZ
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9$1,654
Wed 29/1016:00DUR - MEL
3 stops56h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/1118:20MEL - DUR
3 stops52h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,666
Wed 29/1017:15CPT - MEL
3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1122:55MEL - CPT
2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,678

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

11:05-07:10

1 stop35h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

08:40-07:40

1 stop32h 00m

$1,332

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

17:15-06:15

2 stops52h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

00:30-11:50

2 stops44h 20m

$1,577

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 28/10

07:00-23:00

2 stops31h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

08:40-11:00

2 stops35h 20m

$1,617

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 29/10

07:00-23:00

2 stops31h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

15:35-11:20

2 stops28h 45m

$1,636

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

17:15-17:00

2 stops62h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

22:55-11:50

2 stops45h 55m

$1,637

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Tue 28/10

07:00-23:00

2 stops31h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

15:35-13:00

2 stops30h 25m

$1,654

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Wed 29/10

07:00-23:00

2 stops31h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

15:35-13:00

2 stops30h 25m

$1,685

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

17:15-05:40

3 stops51h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

16:55-11:50

2 stops51h 55m

$1,685

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 28/10

12:25-09:25

3 stops36h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

17:10-10:55

2 stops26h 45m

$1,700

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

17:15-17:00

2 stops62h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

00:30-11:50

2 stops44h 20m

$1,724

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Melbourne Airport

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 ZA to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 15 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andSouth African from South Africa to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Melbourne Airport?

    Departing from South Africa to Melbourne Airport will take you 35h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10313 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Melbourne Airport are Cathay Pacific ($720), Singapore Airlines ($789), and Qatar Airways ($1,102).

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Melbourne

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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,054Average$1,437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,115Average$1,764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,216Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,236Average$1,400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,254Average$1,689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,351Average$1,660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,982Average$2,375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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