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Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne Airport from $619

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
19 Nov — 26 Nov1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 November 2024.

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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 November 2024.

Mon 2/1209:55JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways
Fri 27/1220:30MEL - JNB
2 stops69h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/11$1,590
Sun 24/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 30/108:40MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/11$1,609
Wed 20/1103:10JNB - MEL
2 stops35h 35mRwandAir
Thu 9/117:10MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 13/11$2,014
Sun 29/1220:35JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/118:50MEL - JNB
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$2,037
Sun 24/1109:35JNB - MEL
3 stops29h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 30/118:10MEL - JNB
2 stops29h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/11$2,066
Thu 21/1118:40CPT - MEL
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/1117:10MEL - CPT
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,076
Sun 24/1113:25JNB - MEL
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Wed 29/103:25MEL - JNB
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Deal found 13/11$2,154
Sat 30/1111:55DUR - MEL
3 stops36h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 28/218:10MEL - DUR
3 stops49h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/11$2,177
Thu 21/1117:15CPT - MEL
2 stops42h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 27/1122:40MEL - CPT
2 stops46h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,238
Thu 21/1113:40CPT - MEL
1 stop31h 45mEmirates
Tue 26/1103:25MEL - CPT
2 stops41h 15mEmirates
Deal found 12/11$2,338
Sat 30/1119:10DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Thu 27/203:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 45mEmirates
Deal found 13/11$2,490
Sat 30/1119:10DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/212:05MEL - DUR
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$2,495

Find flights from South Africa to Melbourne within your budget

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 731,950 searches. Data last updated 14 November 2024.

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/12

09:55-16:55

1 stop22h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 27/12

20:30-08:35

2 stops69h 05m

$1,590

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/11

11:05-12:30

1 stop40h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 30/1

08:40-07:40

1 stop32h 00m

$1,609

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

17:15-18:35

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

06:30-14:45

1 stop17h 15m

$1,735

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

16:50-23:45

2 stops45h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

23:30-14:20

2 stops47h 50m

$1,790

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

13:45-18:10

1 stop19h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

00:35-06:10

1 stop38h 35m

$1,910

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 4/2

08:05-07:10

2 stops38h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 15/2

15:35-18:05

2 stops35h 30m

$1,997

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/1

20:35-23:30

1 stop17h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 9/2

19:55-04:40

1 stop17h 45m

$2,011

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/11

09:35-23:45

3 stops29h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 30/1

18:10-14:45

2 stops29h 35m

$2,066

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/11

18:40-18:25

2 stops38h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 27/11

17:10-10:30

1 stop26h 20m

$2,076

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/1

18:50-20:35

2 stops40h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 9/2

22:30-20:50

1 stop31h 20m

$2,131

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Deals found on 13/11

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 November 2024.

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.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 November 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Melbourne, such as Qantas Airways, RwandAir and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,504 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
3,504 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,504 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
1,332 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,504 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.8
Good
1,346 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,504 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.6
Good
870 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,504 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.6
Good
826 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,504 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 ($619), RwandAir ($910), and Turkish Airlines ($1,024).

  • What are the most popular routes 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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