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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne from $855

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 13/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Melbourne are usually found in March or May, booked 22 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,286

One-way from

$855

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,569
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 6/11-19/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 80h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 13/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($329 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($55 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 13 June 2025.

Thu 6/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 19/1100:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/6$1,286
Thu 6/1113:45JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 30mSingapore Airlines
Thu 20/1119:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,288
Mon 13/1020:55JNB - MEL
1 stop17h 35mSouth African
Tue 18/1118:50MEL - JNB
1 stop19h 15mSouth African
Deal found 11/6$1,484
Thu 20/1112:45JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Fri 9/116:10MEL - JNB
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,492
Thu 24/718:45JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 31/706:30MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,563
Sat 26/711:20JNB - MEL
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/807:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,620
Fri 28/1117:15JNB - AVV
1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways
Fri 16/106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,664
Thu 27/1117:15JNB - AVV
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/120:55AVV - JNB
2 stops54h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,765
Sun 19/1003:10JNB - MEL
2 stops36h 00mRwandAir
Thu 20/1117:10MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 12/6$1,813
Tue 24/613:25JNB - MEL
1 stop32h 05mEmirates
Mon 30/605:15MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 35mEmirates
Deal found 12/6$2,177

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne that are best for you.

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

11:05-12:30

1 stop40h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 19/11

00:45-07:40

1 stop39h 55m

$1,286

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

13:45-08:15

1 stop33h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 20/11

19:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

$1,288

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

20:55-23:30

1 stop17h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

18:50-05:05

1 stop19h 15m

$1,484

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

12:45-23:45

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 9/1

16:10-09:45

1 stop26h 35m

$1,492

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

18:45-18:50

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 31/7

06:30-16:20

1 stop17h 50m

$1,563

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/7

11:20-08:25

2 stops37h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 2/8

07:25-07:40

1 stop32h 15m

$1,620

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

17:15-20:20

1 stop18h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 16/1

06:00-14:45

1 stop17h 45m

$1,664

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

17:15-23:15

1 stop21h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 16/1

20:55-18:45

2 stops54h 50m

$1,765

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

03:10-00:10

2 stops36h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

17:10-14:20

2 stops30h 10m

$1,813

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

13:25-05:30

1 stop32h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 30/6

05:15-20:50

1 stop23h 35m

$2,177

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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 9 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 22 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 13 June 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 13 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific from Johannesburg to Melbourne. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
7.6
Good
892 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
854 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
South African
7.5
Good
34 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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 $1,286. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Singapore Airlines and South African, with the lowest prices starting at $1,288 and $1,484, respectively. These flights start at 25% 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 ($855), Qantas Airways ($1,038), and RwandAir ($1,108).

  • 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 $51 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,142Average$1,871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,148Average$1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,249Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,280Average$1,534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,376Average$1,597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,481Average$1,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,094Average$2,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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