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Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne Airport from $729

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 24/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 14 November 2025.

Tue 25/1111:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 2/1215:35MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/11$1,315
Wed 24/1209:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 20/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,355
Tue 23/1209:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 18/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,387
Tue 23/1209:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 20/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,448
Mon 1/1213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 6/1217:10MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/11$1,495
Wed 24/1209:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 22/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,498
Tue 11/1109:25JNB - MEL
1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 25/1116:55MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/11$1,584
Tue 23/1209:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 22/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,592
Tue 11/1111:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 25/1110:00MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/11$1,653
Mon 1/1216:50JNB - MEL
2 stops27h 55mRwandAir
Sat 6/1216:10MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 11/11$1,662
Mon 17/1112:25DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 21/1121:25MEL - DUR
3 stops70h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/11$1,941
Fri 26/1210:55DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 19/106:00MEL - DUR
2 stops22h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,958

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 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,314

One-way from

$729

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,506
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 8/3-15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 55m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 24/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 50m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($246 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Melbourne 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 14 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Depart

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Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

$1,326

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

14:25-07:40

1 stop25h 15m

$1,347

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

15:35-07:25

1 stop24h 50m

$1,347

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

15:35-07:25

1 stop24h 50m

$1,347

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

15:35-07:25

1 stop24h 50m

$1,347

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

15:35-07:25

1 stop24h 50m

$1,347

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 22/4

14:25-07:40

1 stop25h 15m

$1,347

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 28/4

14:25-07:40

1 stop25h 15m

$1,347

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

15:35-07:25

1 stop24h 50m

$1,347

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

15:35-07:25

1 stop24h 50m

$1,347

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,070). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,451). 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 14 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to Melbourne Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 14 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,401 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,401 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,401 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,058 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,401 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
934 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,401 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
South African
7.5
Good
47 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,401 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,663 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,401 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Melbourne. 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 South Africa to Melbourne Airport?

    Departing from South Africa to Melbourne Airport will take you 21h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9841 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 ($729), Turkish Airlines ($810), and RwandAir ($1,027).

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Melbourne Airport?

    Most travellers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Melbourne, Durban King Shaka Intl - Melbourne or Cape Town Intl - Melbourne when deciding on the best route from South Africa to Melbourne Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne 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 South Africa to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,070). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,451). 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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Melbourne. 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 14 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,070Average$1,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,137Average$1,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,211Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,220Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,258Average$1,714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,371Average$1,677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,947Average$2,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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