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

Departing from South Africa to Melbourne Airport will take you 22h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9841 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 Qatar Airways ($773), Etihad Airways ($830), and Turkish Airlines ($841). 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. Find deals

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 Cathay Pacific, Emirates or Etihad Airways 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.

$710+ Cheap Flights from South Africa to Melbourne Airport

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne

Round-trip from	$1,280
One-way from	$710
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,590

Cathay Pacific
18/10-26/10
2 total stops
71h 55m total
South Africa to Melbourne

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Cathay Pacific
4/11
1 total stop
40h 25m total
South Africa to Melbourne

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($307 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 September 2025.

Sat 18/1011:20JNB - MEL

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

Sun 26/1008:25MEL - JNB

1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9$1,280

Sun 2/1111:05JNB - MEL

1 stop40h 25mCathay Pacific

Sat 8/1100:45MEL - JNB

1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/9$1,288

Sun 2/1111:05JNB - MEL

1 stop40h 25mCathay Pacific

Wed 12/1100:45MEL - JNB

1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/9$1,294

Mon 27/1011:05JNB - MEL

1 stop35h 05mCathay Pacific

Sun 2/1100:45MEL - JNB

1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9$1,300

Sun 19/1011:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Thu 6/1100:45MEL - JNB

1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/9$1,322

Sun 2/1111:05JNB - MEL

1 stop40h 25mCathay Pacific

Thu 6/1108:40MEL - JNB

1 stop31h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9$1,324

Sat 8/1111:05JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Mon 24/1110:00MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9$1,339

Sat 1/1111:05JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Sat 8/1114:20MEL - JNB

2 stops50h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9$1,345

Thu 30/1005:45CPT - MEL

2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1115:35MEL - CPT

2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,638

Fri 31/1016:00DUR - MEL

3 stops64h 00mTurkish Airlines

Fri 7/1118:20MEL - DUR

3 stops52h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,671

Fri 24/1020:25CPT - MEL

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1018:20MEL - CPT

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,686

Fri 31/1018:05PLZ - MEL

2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1118:20MEL - PLZ

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,691

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 September 2025.

Sat 8/1111:05JNB - MEL

1 stop40h 25mCathay Pacific

Mon 24/1115:35MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9$1,300

Thu 30/1007:00DUR - MEL

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1115:35MEL - DUR

2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,619

Fri 31/1016:00DUR - MEL

3 stops64h 00mTurkish Airlines

Fri 7/1118:20MEL - DUR

3 stops52h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,671

Mon 10/1114:40DUR - MEL

2 stops22h 40mSouth African

Fri 14/1120:45MEL - DUR

2 stops26h 10mSouth African

Deal found 15/9$1,862

Sat 1/1114:20GRJ - MEL

2 stops18h 45mQantas Airways

Sat 8/1119:35MEL - GRJ

2 stops51h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$1,866

Sun 23/1112:35CPT - MEL

1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways

Sat 6/1217:10MEL - CPT

1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9$1,880

Thu 30/1019:10DUR - MEL

1 stop26h 15mEmirates

Thu 6/1123:55MEL - DUR

1 stop26h 15mEmirates

Deal found 15/9$1,925

Sun 2/1111:05JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Thu 6/1108:40MEL - JNB

1 stop31h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9$1,322

Fri 17/1011:20JNB - MEL

2 stops59h 30mCathay Pacific

Wed 12/1100:45MEL - JNB

1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/9$1,399

Fri 24/1020:25CPT - MEL

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1018:20MEL - CPT

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,686

Fri 17/1011:20JNB - MEL

2 stops40h 45mCathay Pacific

Fri 7/1108:40MEL - JNB

1 stop31h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/9$1,399

Thu 30/1017:15CPT - MEL

2 stops62h 45mTurkish Airlines

Wed 5/1100:30MEL - CPT

2 stops44h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,719

Fri 31/1018:05PLZ - MEL

2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1118:20MEL - PLZ

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,691

Fri 31/1011:05JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Thu 6/1100:45MEL - JNB

1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9$1,428

Mon 10/1112:25DUR - MEL

3 stops47h 10mQatar Airways

Fri 14/1117:10MEL - DUR

2 stops26h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9$1,932

Sat 1/1113:40CPT - MEL

1 stop24h 40mEmirates

Sat 8/1123:55MEL - CPT

1 stop44h 45mEmirates

Deal found 17/9$2,019

Sat 1/1117:15CPT - MEL

2 stops42h 45mTurkish Airlines

Fri 7/1100:30MEL - CPT

2 stops68h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,869

Fri 31/1014:15CPT - MEL

2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1118:20MEL - CPT

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,724

Sat 1/1110:55DUR - MEL

2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1106:00MEL - DUR

2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,740

Mon 15/1217:15CPT - MEL

2 stops62h 45mTurkish Airlines

Fri 9/122:55MEL - CPT

2 stops45h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,007

Fri 31/1019:40DUR - MEL

2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1118:20MEL - DUR

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,760

Mon 3/1114:20GRJ - MEL

2 stops48h 00mEmirates

Fri 7/1106:15MEL - GRJ

2 stops40h 30mEmirates

Deal found 17/9$2,581

Sat 1/1107:00PLZ - MEL

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1115:35MEL - PLZ

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,781

Fri 31/1014:20GRJ - MEL

2 stops42h 55mEmirates

Fri 7/1106:15MEL - GRJ

2 stops64h 30mEmirates

Deal found 16/9$2,589

Thu 27/1111:05CPT - MEL

2 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 15/118:20MEL - CPT

2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,860

Thu 30/1017:15CPT - MEL

3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1116:55MEL - CPT

2 stops51h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,875

Fri 31/1014:20GRJ - MEL

2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1118:20MEL - GRJ

2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,889

Wed 8/1016:35CPT - MEL

3 stops52h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1022:55MEL - CPT

2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,911

Sat 1/1107:00CPT - MEL

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1113:10MEL - CPT

3 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$2,039

Sat 1/1114:20GRJ - MEL

2 stops61h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1117:10MEL - GRJ

3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$2,353

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

Thu 16/1011:20JNB - MEL

2 stops35h 15mCathay Pacific

Tue 11/1115:35MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/9$1,399

Sat 18/1011:20JNB - MEL

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

Sun 26/1008:25MEL - JNB

1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9$1,280

Sun 19/1011:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Thu 6/1100:45MEL - JNB

1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/9$1,322

Sun 19/1011:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Sat 8/1100:45MEL - JNB

1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/9$1,375

Sun 19/1011:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Tue 11/1114:20MEL - JNB

2 stops50h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/9$1,384

Fri 24/1020:25CPT - MEL

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1018:20MEL - CPT

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,686

Mon 27/1011:05JNB - MEL

1 stop35h 05mCathay Pacific

Sun 2/1100:45MEL - JNB

1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9$1,300

Thu 30/1005:45CPT - MEL

2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1115:35MEL - CPT

2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,638

Thu 30/1017:15CPT - MEL

2 stops62h 45mTurkish Airlines

Wed 5/1100:30MEL - CPT

2 stops44h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,719

Fri 31/1016:00DUR - MEL

3 stops64h 00mTurkish Airlines

Fri 7/1118:20MEL - DUR

3 stops52h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,671

Fri 31/1018:05PLZ - MEL

2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1118:20MEL - PLZ

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,691

Fri 31/1014:15CPT - MEL

2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1118:20MEL - CPT

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,724

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 September 2025.

Tue 4/1111:05JNB - MEL

1 stop40h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9$710

Sun 15/211:05JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/9$714

Sat 6/1213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/9$773

Fri 5/1209:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 18/9$830

Tue 23/1217:15CPT - MEL

2 stops62h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9$841

Sun 7/1209:50JNB - MEL

3 stops52h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$842

Sun 7/1213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/9$862

Fri 5/1209:50JNB - MEL

3 stops52h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/9$872

Sat 6/1209:50JNB - MEL

3 stops52h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$883

Tue 13/117:15CPT - MEL

2 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$985

Mon 12/117:15CPT - MEL

3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,027

Mon 22/1217:15CPT - MEL

2 stops56h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,043

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Depart

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Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

11:05-12:30

1 stop40h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 24/11

15:35-07:25

1 stop24h 50m

$1,300

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

11:05-23:00

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

08:40-07:25

1 stop31h 45m

$1,322

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/10

11:20-07:50

2 stops59h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

00:45-07:25

1 stop39h 40m

$1,399

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/10

11:20-13:05

2 stops40h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 7/11

08:40-07:25

1 stop31h 45m

$1,399

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/10

11:05-23:00

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

00:45-07:25

1 stop39h 40m

$1,428

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 30/10

07:00-23:00

2 stops31h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

15:35-17:55

2 stops35h 20m

$1,619

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 31/10

16:00-17:00

3 stops64h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 7/11

18:20-13:30

3 stops52h 10m

$1,671

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/10

20:25-16:35

2 stops35h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

18:20-13:25

2 stops28h 05m

$1,686

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Fri 31/10

18:05-17:00

2 stops37h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 7/11

18:20-13:00

2 stops27h 40m

$1,691

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

$1,719

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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.

Estimated return price

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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?

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 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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

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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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

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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.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,367 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

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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.

South African

7.6

Good

45 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

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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.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

907 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

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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.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,622 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

Check prices

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.

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 22h 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 Qatar Airways ($773), Etihad Airways ($830), and Turkish Airlines ($841).
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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,051	Average$1,433	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,112	Average$1,759	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,212	Average$1,340	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,232	Average$1,396	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,250	Average$1,685	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,347	Average$1,656	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,976	Average$2,368	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne Airport from $710

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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 September 2025.

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