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Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne Airport from $855

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 13/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,286

One-way from

$855

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,569
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 6/11-19/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 80h 20m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 13/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 55m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($329 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($55 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 June 2025.

Thu 27/1110:40CPT - MEL
2 stops22h 30mSingapore Airlines
Fri 13/210:35MEL - CPT
2 stops31h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,262
Thu 6/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 19/1100:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/6$1,286
Thu 6/1113:45JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 30mSingapore Airlines
Thu 20/1119:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,288
Mon 13/1020:55JNB - MEL
1 stop17h 35mSouth African
Tue 18/1118:50MEL - JNB
1 stop19h 15mSouth African
Deal found 11/6$1,484
Thu 20/1112:45JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Fri 9/116:10MEL - JNB
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,492
Thu 24/718:45JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 31/706:30MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,563
Sat 26/711:20JNB - MEL
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/807:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,620
Mon 28/709:00CPT - MEL
2 stops29h 20mSouth African
Mon 4/819:45MEL - CPT
2 stops23h 10mSouth African
Deal found 13/6$1,638
Thu 27/1112:35CPT - MEL
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 13/223:30MEL - CPT
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,650
Sun 27/710:55DUR - MEL
2 stops23h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 3/820:00MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,672
Sat 26/707:00CPT - MEL
2 stops27h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 2/806:00MEL - CPT
2 stops40h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,721
Sun 19/1003:10JNB - MEL
2 stops36h 00mRwandAir
Thu 20/1117:10MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 12/6$1,813

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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 13 June 2025.
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

Thu 6/11

11:05-12:30

1 stop40h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 19/11

00:45-07:40

1 stop39h 55m

$1,286

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

13:45-08:15

1 stop33h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 20/11

19:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

$1,288

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

20:55-23:30

1 stop17h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

18:50-05:05

1 stop19h 15m

$1,484

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

12:45-23:45

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 9/1

16:10-09:45

1 stop26h 35m

$1,492

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

18:45-18:50

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 31/7

06:30-16:20

1 stop17h 50m

$1,563

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/7

11:20-08:25

2 stops37h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 2/8

07:25-07:40

1 stop32h 15m

$1,620

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/7

07:25-23:45

2 stops32h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

18:45-13:25

2 stops26h 40m

$1,646

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 27/7

10:55-18:50

2 stops23h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 3/8

20:00-10:20

2 stops46h 20m

$1,672

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/7

07:00-18:35

2 stops27h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 2/8

06:00-14:35

2 stops40h 35m

$1,721

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

03:10-00:10

2 stops36h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

17:10-14:20

2 stops30h 10m

$1,813

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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 13 June 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.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 13 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Melbourne, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
South African
7.5
Good
34 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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.

  • 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 ($855), South African ($1,045), and RwandAir ($1,108).

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

    Most travellers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Melbourne, Cape Town Intl - Melbourne or Durban King Shaka 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, 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,142Average$1,817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,148Average$1,682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,249Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,280Average$1,761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,376Average$1,597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,380Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,088Average$2,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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