Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg to Melbourne flights typically cost between $1,389 and $1,867 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,336 on Etihad Airways (21 Nov-3 Feb). Find deals

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg to Melbourne flights typically cost between $1,389 and $1,867 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,336 on Etihad Airways (21 Nov-3 Feb). Find deals

Question 2

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

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Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne, with prices starting at $1,336. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,363 and $1,456, respectively. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

Question 3

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

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The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne are Cathay Pacific ($793), Etihad Airways ($818), and Qantas Airways ($1,055). Find deals

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 48 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. Find deals

Question 5

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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).

Question 9

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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Consider Cathay Pacific, Emirates or Etihad Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne.

Question 10

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

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Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 15%.

Question 11

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 49 days in advance, which can save you up to 38% on flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 49 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,580. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $2,131.

Question 12

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Melbourne from Johannesburg average $1,721. You can even find prices in March for less than $1,721, as users have found deals to Melbourne from as low as $1,251. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Melbourne from Johannesburg. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 22%.

Question 13

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to MEL?

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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.

Question 14

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

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

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How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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

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

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Johannesburg to Melbourne flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Melbourne from Johannesburg shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	$1,336
One-way from	$779
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,569

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,112	Average$1,467	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,152	Average$1,805	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,263	Average$1,431	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,294	Average$1,581	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,294	Average$1,553	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,510	Average$1,704	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,117	Average$2,566	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne from $779

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 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Melbourne are usually found in March or May, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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