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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne from $699

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Melbourne (ME1). 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,358

One-way from

$699

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,741
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 7/7-21/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 15/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($267 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Mon 7/711:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 21/714:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/4$1,358
Wed 17/911:20JNB - MEL
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/907:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,443
Sat 29/1119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop30h 00mSingapore Airlines
Mon 2/219:25MEL - JNB
1 stop19h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,460
Sun 29/618:45JNB - MEL
1 stop15h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 7/706:00MEL - JNB
1 stop18h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,661
Tue 30/1210:00JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways
Wed 14/118:15MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,685
Mon 7/718:45JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 21/706:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$1,695
Wed 31/1216:50JNB - MEL
2 stops28h 05mRwandAir
Tue 13/116:10MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 28/4$1,713
Wed 4/613:55JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 11/617:15MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,830
Tue 29/419:10JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 20mEmirates
Tue 20/522:55MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 20mEmirates
Deal found 28/4$1,992
Wed 31/1219:05JNB - MEL
2 stops38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/100:35MEL - JNB
2 stops43h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/4$3,029
Tue 30/1210:10JNB - MEL
2 stops39h 40mLufthansa
Mon 12/100:35MEL - JNB
2 stops65h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 28/4$3,368
Fri 16/518:45JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/514:55AVV - JNB
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$5,296

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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 29 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/7

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 21/7

14:25-07:40

1 stop25h 15m

$1,358

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

11:20-23:35

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 27/9

07:25-07:40

1 stop32h 15m

$1,443

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/6

18:45-17:55

1 stop15h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 7/7

06:00-16:20

1 stop18h 20m

$1,661

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/7

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 21/7

06:00-16:20

1 stop18h 20m

$1,695

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/6

19:10-16:40

1 stop37h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 19/6

05:15-20:50

1 stop23h 35m

$2,214

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

13:55-08:10

2 stops34h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 27/9

15:15-15:15

3 stops32h 00m

$2,301

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

03:10-23:10

2 stops60h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 21/7

22:45-14:20

2 stops47h 35m

$2,414

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 23/5

14:55-05:15

2 stops22h 20m

$5,296

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

11:20-23:15

1 stop26h 55m

$699

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

11:20-22:50

2 stops51h 30m

$891

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 34 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne 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 JNB to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg 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 29 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to Melbourne in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings 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.

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 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 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, 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 29 April 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
828 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,788 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne round-trip?

    Flying on Cathay Pacific is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne, with prices starting at $1,358. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at $1,661 and $2,214, respectively. These flights start at 24% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne are Cathay Pacific ($699), RwandAir ($3,305), and Turkish Airlines ($3,402).

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

    The most popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne is Sydney.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Sydney?

    Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and State Theatre are currently the most popular points of interest in Sydney at the moment. Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and State Theatre can be visited by traveling about 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 8.2 km respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Travellers can rent a car at Sydney Kingsford Smith for an average daily rate of $59 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Melbourne flights?

    The least popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne is Singapore.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Melbourne?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,168Average$1,559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,225Average$1,923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,270Average$1,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,308Average$1,522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,399Average$1,642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,507Average$1,681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,130Average$2,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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