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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
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.
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to MelbourneExplore 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.
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.
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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
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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
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2024
CPT - DXB
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Crew
8.3
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2024
CPT - DXB
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Crew
8.3
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2024
CPT - DXB
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Crew
8.3
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2024
CPT - DXB
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Crew
8.3
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2024
CPT - DXB
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Crew
8.3
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2024
CPT - DXB
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