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Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne Airport from $679

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
16 Mar — 23 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne

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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 14 February 2026.

Tue 31/314:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop23h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 7/415:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/2$1,250
Thu 12/312:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sun 22/316:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/2$1,260
Mon 11/514:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop23h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 18/515:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/2$1,263
Thu 30/416:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops63h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 23/617:20
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops50h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,267
Thu 12/311:00
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 21/308:40
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 11/2$1,363
Sat 7/311:00
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 22/315:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 12/2$1,371
Sun 8/309:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/318:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/2$1,378
Fri 27/312:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/417:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop31h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/2$1,383
Fri 6/311:00
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 20/315:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 12/2$1,388
Tue 10/311:00
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 19/315:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 12/2$1,390
Fri 13/309:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/318:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/2$1,391
Thu 21/511:10
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop34h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 25/514:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 13/2$1,401

Find 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 14 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,250

One-way from

$679

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,268
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/3-7/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 25m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 30m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($148 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 14 February 2026.
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

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

16:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

$1,260

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

14:45-22:10

1 stop23h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

15:45-08:50

1 stop25h 05m

$1,263

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/4

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 23/6

17:20-11:50

2 stops50h 30m

$1,267

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

08:40-07:25

1 stop31h 45m

$1,363

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

17:10-15:20

1 stop31h 10m

$1,383

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

$1,391

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

11:10-05:55

1 stop34h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

14:25-07:55

1 stop25h 30m

$1,401

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

$1,402

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

15:35-07:25

1 stop24h 50m

$1,402

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

15:35-07:25

1 stop24h 50m

$1,405

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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 $976). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,326). 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.

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 14 February 2026.
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
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,163 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
989 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,735 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
South African
7.4
Good
54 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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.

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

    Departing from South Africa to Melbourne Airport will take you 25h 35m. 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 ($517), Cathay Pacific ($572), and Qatar Airways ($584).

  • 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 $976). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,326). 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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 14 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$990Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,049Average$1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,114Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,130Average$1,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,193Average$1,733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,213Average$1,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,391Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,414Average$2,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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