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

Departing from South Africa to Melbourne Airport will take you 27h. Airlines will cover a distance of 10313 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

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 Qantas Airways ($536), Cathay Pacific ($612), and Qatar Airways ($612). Find deals

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.

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).

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Melbourne Airport?

When booking a flight from South Africa to Melbourne Airport, you may want to consider flying on Qantas Airways, South African or Singapore Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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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 18 December 2025.

Fri 26/1217:15CPT - MEL

2 stops62h 45mTurkish Airlines

Mon 12/122:40MEL - CPT

2 stops46h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,743

Sat 20/1209:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 15/216:10MEL - JNB

1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$2,028

Tue 23/1221:55JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 20mQantas Airways

Sun 11/119:35MEL - JNB

1 stop28h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/12$2,140

Tue 30/1220:20JNB - MEL

1 stop42h 00mQatar Airways

Wed 7/117:10MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/12$2,184

Sun 21/1209:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Sun 28/1218:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/12$2,202

Fri 19/1216:50JNB - MEL

2 stops27h 55mRwandAir

Wed 31/1223:40MEL - JNB

2 stops35h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 17/12$2,207

Wed 31/1209:25JNB - MEL

1 stop28h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 7/117:10MEL - JNB

1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12$2,325

Sat 20/1209:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Sun 4/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/12$2,402

Fri 19/1203:10JNB - MEL

2 stops41h 35mRwandAir

Sun 15/223:40MEL - JNB

2 stops35h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 16/12$2,417

Fri 26/1212:35CPT - MEL

1 stop44h 15mQatar Airways

Mon 12/117:10MEL - CPT

1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12$2,512

Sun 21/1218:55CPT - MEL

1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways

Sat 3/117:10MEL - CPT

1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/12$2,727

Mon 22/1213:40CPT - MEL

1 stop31h 45mEmirates

Sat 3/106:15MEL - CPT

1 stop38h 25mEmirates

Deal found 17/12$2,899

Best flights from South Africa to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

Fri 13/311:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific

Sun 22/306:15MEL - JNB

2 stops34h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/12$1,389

Mon 2/217:15CPT - MEL

2 stops62h 45mTurkish Airlines

Sun 15/215:00MEL - CPT

2 stops53h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/12$1,511

Sun 1/212:35CPT - MEL

1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways

Sun 8/216:10MEL - CPT

1 stop27h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/12$1,705

Sun 1/219:35CPT - MEL

2 stops41h 45mSouth African

Sun 8/220:45MEL - CPT

2 stops21h 40mSouth African

Deal found 18/12$1,720

Fri 22/515:45PLZ - MEL

2 stops22h 40mQantas Airways

Mon 25/506:00MEL - PLZ

2 stops41h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/12$1,894

Tue 3/314:20GRJ - MEL

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/415:45MEL - GRJ

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12$1,926

Sat 23/518:40DUR - MEL

1 stop26h 50mEmirates

Wed 27/522:55MEL - DUR

1 stop25h 40mEmirates

Deal found 17/12$2,130

Tue 10/311:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific

Mon 23/315:35MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/12$1,390

Wed 11/311:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific

Sun 22/306:15MEL - JNB

2 stops34h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/12$1,394

Tue 10/311:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific

Wed 25/306:45MEL - JNB

2 stops33h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/12$1,403

Sat 23/511:55DUR - MEL

2 stops26h 15mQatar Airways

Wed 27/516:10MEL - DUR

2 stops26h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/12$1,708

Mon 16/317:15CPT - MEL

2 stops43h 05mTurkish Airlines

Fri 20/322:40MEL - CPT

2 stops70h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,823

Sun 8/311:00JNB - MEL

1 stop35h 10mCathay Pacific

Tue 24/310:00MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/12$1,403

Mon 18/512:40PLZ - MEL

2 stops23h 00mQantas Airways

Fri 22/511:35MEL - PLZ

2 stops32h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/12$1,900

Mon 2/212:35CPT - MEL

1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways

Sun 15/216:10MEL - CPT

1 stop34h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/12$1,824

Fri 30/117:15CPT - MEL

2 stops62h 45mTurkish Airlines

Fri 6/222:40MEL - CPT

2 stops70h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,861

Thu 12/311:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific

Tue 24/310:00MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/12$1,403

Mon 16/314:20GRJ - MEL

2 stops20h 40mQantas Airways

Fri 20/320:30MEL - GRJ

2 stops50h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/12$1,994

Mon 9/311:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific

Tue 24/310:00MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/12$1,403

Sat 31/117:15CPT - MEL

2 stops43h 10mTurkish Airlines

Sat 7/215:10MEL - CPT

2 stops53h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,945

Wed 11/311:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific

Mon 23/306:45MEL - JNB

2 stops33h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/12$1,403

Fri 22/508:15PLZ - MEL

3 stops29h 55mQatar Airways

Mon 25/516:10MEL - PLZ

2 stops30h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/12$2,080

Mon 9/311:00JNB - MEL

1 stop40h 30mCathay Pacific

Sat 21/310:00MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/12$1,403

Thu 12/311:00JNB - MEL

1 stop40h 30mCathay Pacific

Mon 23/306:30MEL - JNB

2 stops33h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/12$1,403

Wed 13/511:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Sun 17/506:00MEL - JNB

2 stops33h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/12$1,406

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne. Data last updated 18 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 26/1217:15CPT - MEL

2 stops62h 45mTurkish Airlines

Mon 12/122:40MEL - CPT

2 stops46h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,743

Fri 26/1212:35CPT - MEL

1 stop44h 15mQatar Airways

Mon 12/117:10MEL - CPT

1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12$2,512

Fri 26/1217:15CPT - MEL

3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/122:40MEL - CPT

2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$3,201

Fri 26/1210:40CPT - MEL

3 stops35h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 12/108:45MEL - CPT

2 stops34h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 16/12$5,444

Sat 17/119:10JNB - MEL

3 stops49h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/200:30MEL - JNB

2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,947

Wed 28/113:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mQatar Airways

Sun 8/223:40MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/12$1,591

Wed 28/111:00JNB - MEL

2 stops47h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/218:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,679

Thu 29/111:00JNB - MEL

2 stops47h 45mCathay Pacific

Wed 4/315:35MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/12$1,650

Thu 29/113:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mQatar Airways

Wed 4/323:40MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/12$1,791

Thu 29/119:10JNB - MEL

3 stops49h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/315:15MEL - JNB

2 stops52h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,895

Fri 30/112:45JNB - MEL

1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways

Fri 6/216:10MEL - JNB

1 stop32h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/12$1,421

Sat 31/113:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mQatar Airways

Sat 7/216:10MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/12$1,510

One-way flights from South Africa to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

Thu 12/312:25DUR - MEL

2 stops25h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/12$733

Thu 12/317:15CPT - MEL

2 stops53h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$780

Wed 4/209:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/12$810

Fri 30/111:00JNB - MEL

2 stops45h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/12$813

Wed 4/209:50JNB - MEL

3 stops58h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$866

Wed 28/111:00JNB - MEL

2 stops47h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/12$883

Tue 3/217:15CPT - MEL

2 stops57h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/12$883

Mon 2/217:15CPT - MEL

2 stops62h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/12$884

Fri 30/112:45JNB - MEL

1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12$905

Mon 2/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12$908

Tue 3/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12$925

Sun 1/220:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12$948

Find flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne

Round-trip from	$1,389
One-way from	$733
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$1,844

Cathay Pacific
13/3-22/3
3 total stops
61h 10m total
South Africa to Melbourne

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Qatar Airways
12/3
2 total stops
25h 55m total
South Africa to Melbourne

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($260 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

06:15-07:25

2 stops34h 10m

$1,389

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

15:35-07:25

1 stop24h 50m

$1,390

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

06:15-07:25

2 stops34h 10m

$1,394

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

06:45-07:25

2 stops33h 40m

$1,403

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

11:00-07:10

1 stop35h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

10:00-07:25

2 stops30h 25m

$1,403

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

10:00-07:25

2 stops30h 25m

$1,403

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

10:00-07:25

2 stops30h 25m

$1,403

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

06:45-07:25

2 stops33h 40m

$1,403

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

11:00-12:30

1 stop40h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

10:00-07:25

2 stops30h 25m

$1,403

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

11:00-12:30

1 stop40h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

06:30-07:25

2 stops33h 55m

$1,403

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,053). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,412). 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?

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?

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 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

1,413 reviews

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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

1,413 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,413 reviews

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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

1,095 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,413 reviews

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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

947 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,413 reviews

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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

3,686 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,413 reviews

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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

7.4

Good

49 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,413 reviews

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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

How long is the flight from South Africa to Melbourne Airport?
Departing from South Africa to Melbourne Airport will take you 27h. 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 Qantas Airways ($536), Cathay Pacific ($612), and Qatar Airways ($612).
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,053). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,412). 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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Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,060	Average$1,392	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,122	Average$1,758	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,191	Average$1,350	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,209	Average$1,366	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,246	Average$1,740	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,275	Average$1,852	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
South African	Cheapest$1,470	Average$1,640	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,779	Average$2,355	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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 18 December 2025.

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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 18 December 2025.