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

Departing from South Africa to Melbourne Airport will take you 20h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10297 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 ($534), Qatar Airways ($605), and Cathay Pacific ($609). 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 Port Elizabeth - 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 8 December 2025.

Mon 8/1216:50JNB - MEL

2 stops27h 55mRwandAir

Thu 11/1216:10MEL - JNB

2 stops43h 10mRwandAir

Deal found 7/12$2,131

Tue 23/1209:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Sun 11/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12$2,144

Mon 8/1213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Thu 11/1217:10MEL - JNB

1 stop31h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12$2,394

Mon 15/1216:50JNB - MEL

2 stops27h 55mRwandAir

Mon 5/123:40MEL - JNB

2 stops35h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 7/12$2,448

Thu 18/1217:30JNB - MEL

1 stop15h 55mQantas Airways

Sun 4/106:00MEL - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/12$2,465

Fri 26/1217:15CPT - MEL

2 stops52h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/122:40MEL - CPT

2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12$2,505

Mon 8/1211:20JNB - MEL

2 stops41h 00mCathay Pacific

Thu 11/1215:35MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12$2,549

Mon 22/1203:10JNB - MEL

2 stops41h 35mRwandAir

Sun 11/123:40MEL - JNB

2 stops35h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 6/12$2,599

Fri 26/1210:40CPT - MEL

2 stops34h 05mSingapore Airlines

Mon 12/119:25MEL - CPT

2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/12$2,663

Fri 26/1212:35CPT - MEL

1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways

Mon 12/112:10MEL - CPT

2 stops31h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/12$2,785

Fri 26/1218:30CPT - MEL

1 stop26h 55mEmirates

Mon 12/123:55MEL - CPT

1 stop44h 45mEmirates

Deal found 6/12$2,847

Fri 26/1210:40CPT - MEL

3 stops35h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 12/108:45MEL - CPT

2 stops34h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 6/12$4,856

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 8 December 2025.

Wed 13/511:20JNB - MEL

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

Sun 17/509:00MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 5/12$1,399

Wed 29/411:20JNB - MEL

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 17/510:00MEL - JNB

2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12$1,439

Sun 22/209:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Mon 2/318:20MEL - JNB

2 stops45h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 6/12$1,509

Sat 23/511:55DUR - MEL

2 stops26h 15mQatar Airways

Wed 27/516:10MEL - DUR

2 stops26h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/12$1,705

Thu 30/414:00CPT - MEL

2 stops20h 50mQantas Airways

Wed 3/606:15MEL - CPT

2 stops24h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/12$1,715

Mon 16/317:15CPT - MEL

2 stops43h 05mTurkish Airlines

Fri 20/322:40MEL - CPT

2 stops46h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 5/12$1,815

Tue 20/115:15CPT - MEL

2 stops22h 05mSouth African

Tue 27/120:45MEL - CPT

2 stops21h 40mSouth African

Deal found 6/12$2,065

Sat 23/518:40DUR - MEL

1 stop26h 50mEmirates

Wed 27/522:55MEL - DUR

1 stop25h 40mEmirates

Deal found 5/12$2,125

Sat 4/411:20JNB - MEL

2 stops44h 30mCathay Pacific

Wed 20/514:25MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12$1,454

Mon 2/220:35JNB - MEL

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/217:55MEL - JNB

1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12$1,515

Fri 27/311:00JNB - MEL

2 stops41h 20mCathay Pacific

Thu 30/407:00MEL - JNB

2 stops32h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/12$1,467

Wed 21/117:15CPT - MEL

3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/100:30MEL - CPT

2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12$1,622

Fri 13/311:00JNB - MEL

2 stops36h 05mCathay Pacific

Sun 22/310:00MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12$1,478

Mon 18/507:00PLZ - MEL

2 stops29h 20mQantas Airways

Fri 22/510:05MEL - PLZ

2 stops33h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/12$1,890

Thu 30/413:00CPT - MEL

1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways

Wed 3/615:45MEL - CPT

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/12$1,892

Fri 3/411:20JNB - MEL

1 stop34h 35mCathay Pacific

Wed 20/507:00MEL - JNB

2 stops32h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12$1,621

Mon 16/312:40PLZ - MEL

2 stops21h 40mQantas Airways

Fri 20/321:00MEL - PLZ

2 stops47h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 5/12$1,964

Thu 22/112:35CPT - MEL

1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways

Thu 29/123:40MEL - CPT

1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/12$2,113

Thu 2/411:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Wed 20/514:25MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/12$1,625

Mon 16/314:20GRJ - MEL

2 stops19h 50mQantas Airways

Fri 20/308:00MEL - GRJ

2 stops62h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 5/12$1,986

Wed 21/120:20DUR - MEL

2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/107:15MEL - DUR

2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12$2,087

Mon 16/308:15PLZ - MEL

3 stops30h 05mQatar Airways

Fri 20/316:10MEL - PLZ

2 stops31h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/12$2,195

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Melbourne
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Sat 17/119:10JNB - MEL

3 stops49h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/216:55MEL - JNB

2 stops50h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12$1,885

Tue 20/112:45JNB - MEL

1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways

Tue 27/116:10MEL - JNB

1 stop32h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/12$1,819

Tue 20/119:10JNB - MEL

3 stops49h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/116:55MEL - JNB

2 stops50h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12$1,908

Tue 20/117:15CPT - MEL

2 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/116:10MEL - CPT

1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12$1,991

Tue 20/115:15CPT - MEL

2 stops22h 05mSouth African

Tue 27/120:45MEL - CPT

2 stops21h 40mSouth African

Deal found 6/12$2,065

Wed 21/117:15CPT - MEL

3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/100:30MEL - CPT

2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12$1,622

Wed 21/119:05JNB - MEL

3 stops49h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/100:30MEL - JNB

2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12$1,810

Wed 21/112:45JNB - MEL

1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways

Wed 28/116:10MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12$1,822

Wed 21/120:25CPT - MEL

2 stops40h 55mSouth African

Wed 28/120:45MEL - CPT

2 stops22h 40mSouth African

Deal found 6/12$2,086

Wed 28/112:45JNB - MEL

1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways

Wed 4/216:10MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/12$1,709

Wed 28/111:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific

Wed 4/210:00MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/12$1,840

Wed 28/119:05JNB - MEL

3 stops49h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/216:55MEL - JNB

2 stops50h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12$2,021

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 8 December 2025.

Tue 10/311:00JNB - MEL

1 stop35h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/12$724

Fri 6/220:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12$892

Tue 10/311:00JNB - MEL

3 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12$918

Mon 2/220:35JNB - MEL

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12$942

Wed 4/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12$945

Sun 1/211:00JNB - MEL

2 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12$965

Wed 4/209:50JNB - MEL

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12$971

Tue 3/211:00JNB - MEL

2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12$996

Tue 3/220:35JNB - MEL

1 stop17h 55mSouth African

Deal found 7/12$1,002

Wed 24/1211:00JNB - MEL

2 stops37h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/12$1,007

Fri 19/1218:10CPT - MEL

2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12$1,291

Tue 20/107:00DUR - MEL

2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12$1,329

Find flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne

Round-trip from	$1,399
One-way from	$724
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$1,819

Cathay Pacific
13/5-17/5
3 total stops
70h 35m total
South Africa to Melbourne

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Cathay Pacific
10/3
1 total stop
35h 10m total
South Africa to Melbourne

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

11:20-11:15

1 stop39h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

09:00-07:40

2 stops30h 40m

$1,399

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

11:20-23:35

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

10:00-07:40

2 stops29h 40m

$1,439

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

11:20-16:50

2 stops44h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

14:25-07:40

1 stop25h 15m

$1,454

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

11:00-13:20

2 stops41h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

07:00-07:40

2 stops32h 40m

$1,467

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

11:00-08:05

2 stops36h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

10:00-07:25

2 stops30h 25m

$1,478

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

18:20-07:10

2 stops45h 50m

$1,509

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

20:35-22:20

1 stop16h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

17:55-05:05

1 stop20h 10m

$1,515

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

11:20-06:55

1 stop34h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

07:00-07:40

2 stops32h 40m

$1,621

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

17:15-05:40

3 stops51h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 27/1

00:30-11:50

2 stops44h 20m

$1,622

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

11:20-23:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

14:25-07:40

1 stop25h 15m

$1,625

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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 $1,049). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,405). 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

1,411 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

1,411 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,411 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.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,088 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,411 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

948 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,411 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

3,676 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,411 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

48 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,411 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 20h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10297 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 ($534), Qatar Airways ($605), and Cathay Pacific ($609).
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Melbourne Airport?
Most travellers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Melbourne, Cape Town Intl - Melbourne or Port Elizabeth - 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 $1,049). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,405). 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 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Melbourne

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,055	Average$1,390	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,118	Average$1,752	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,185	Average$1,345	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,203	Average$1,360	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,241	Average$1,733	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,270	Average$1,844	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
South African	Cheapest$1,464	Average$1,633	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,771	Average$2,345	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 8 December 2025.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne Airport?

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 8 December 2025.

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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.

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