Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne from $951
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 23/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
16 Jan — 23 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Melbourne are usually found in November or March, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday
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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 17 December 2025.
Wed 24/1211:00JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 10mCathay Pacific
Sat 24/106:30MEL - JNB
2 stops33h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/12$1,567
Tue 23/1221:55JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 11/121:00MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/12$2,010
Sat 20/1209:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/216:10MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,022
Sun 21/1209:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 28/1218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/12$2,195
Sat 20/1209:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 4/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/12$2,354
Fri 19/1203:10JNB - MEL
2 stops41h 35mRwandAir
Sun 15/223:40MEL - JNB
2 stops35h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 16/12$2,409
Tue 23/1217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 11/106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$2,706
Sun 21/1217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1206:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$3,071
Sat 20/1217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 4/106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/12$3,145
Thu 18/1217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 4/106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$3,363
Best flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
Fri 13/311:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 22/308:35MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/12$1,385
Fri 3/409:50JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Tue 19/517:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/12$1,391
Sat 14/217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Thu 12/306:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$1,721
Thu 12/217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/315:00AVV - JNB
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,108
Wed 13/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 17/509:00MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/12$1,400
Thu 26/311:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 31/306:15MEL - JNB
2 stops34h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/12$1,406
Fri 13/311:00JNB - MEL
2 stops36h 05mCathay Pacific
Fri 20/310:00MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/12$1,422
Sat 14/217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 11/306:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$1,730
Sat 14/217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 14/306:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$1,730
Sat 4/411:20JNB - MEL
2 stops44h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 20/514:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/12$1,453
Sat 14/217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 15/308:10AVV - JNB
1 stop39h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$1,731
Fri 27/311:00JNB - MEL
2 stops41h 20mCathay Pacific
Thu 30/407:00MEL - JNB
2 stops32h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/12$1,471
Sat 14/217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Fri 13/320:55AVV - JNB
1 stop27h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$1,731
Mon 9/217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Thu 12/306:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$1,786
Thu 12/217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 12/306:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$1,786
Thu 15/117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 22/106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$2,568
Tue 23/1217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 11/106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/12$2,706
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Data last updated 17 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 18/1217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 4/106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$3,363
Sat 20/1217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 4/106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/12$3,145
Sun 21/1209:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 28/1218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/12$2,195
Sun 21/1221:45JNB - MEL
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,519
Sun 21/1217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1206:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$3,071
Tue 23/1221:55JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 11/121:00MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/12$2,010
Tue 23/1216:50JNB - MEL
2 stops51h 55mRwandAir
Sun 11/123:40MEL - JNB
2 stops47h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 15/12$2,467
Tue 23/1217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 11/106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$2,706
Wed 24/1211:00JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 10mCathay Pacific
Sat 24/106:30MEL - JNB
2 stops33h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/12$1,567
Fri 2/117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 9/106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/12$2,884
Thu 15/117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 22/106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$2,568
Sat 17/117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 9/206:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$2,771
One-way flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
Tue 23/1209:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/12$951
Wed 28/112:45JNB - MEL
1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/12$972
Wed 28/119:05JNB - MEL
2 stops60h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,005
Wed 28/119:05JNB - MEL
3 stops49h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,108
Wed 14/109:50JNB - MEL
3 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,199
Tue 13/109:50JNB - MEL
3 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,216
Mon 12/112:50JNB - MEL
3 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,233
Sun 11/109:50JNB - MEL
3 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,254
Fri 16/111:00JNB - MEL
3 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,264
Thu 29/111:00JNB - MEL
3 stops57h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,270
Wed 28/109:50JNB - AVV
3 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,344
Thu 29/113:40JNB - AVV
3 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,386
Find 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 17 December 2025.
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 17 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne that are best for you.
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Melbourne
Route
Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 13/3
11:00-23:00
1 stop27h 00m
Melbourne
Sun 22/3
08:35-07:25
2 stops31h 50m
$1,385
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 3/4
09:50-16:35
1 stop21h 45m
Melbourne
Tue 19/5
17:10-08:20
1 stop23h 10m
$1,391
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 13/5
11:20-22:15
1 stop26h 55m
Melbourne
Sun 17/5
09:00-07:40
2 stops30h 40m
$1,400
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 26/3
11:00-23:00
1 stop27h 00m
Melbourne
Tue 31/3
06:15-07:40
2 stops34h 25m
$1,406
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 13/3
11:00-08:05
2 stops36h 05m
Melbourne
Fri 20/3
10:00-07:25
2 stops30h 25m
$1,422
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 4/4
11:20-16:50
2 stops44h 30m
Melbourne
Wed 20/5
14:25-07:40
1 stop25h 15m
$1,453
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 27/3
11:00-13:20
2 stops41h 20m
Melbourne
Thu 30/4
07:00-07:40
2 stops32h 40m
$1,471
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - AVV
JNBAVV
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 14/2
17:30-23:15
1 stop20h 45m
Melbourne Avalon
Thu 12/3
06:00-15:00
1 stop18h 00m
$1,721
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - AVV
JNBAVV
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 14/2
17:30-23:15
1 stop20h 45m
Melbourne Avalon
Wed 11/3
06:00-15:00
1 stop18h 00m
$1,730
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - AVV
JNBAVV
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 14/2
17:30-23:15
1 stop20h 45m
Melbourne Avalon
Sat 14/3
06:00-15:00
1 stop18h 00m
$1,730
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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 12 December 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 12 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne (average of $1,050). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,407). 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 17 December 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to Melbourne in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 34% 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne?
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 17 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne, such as Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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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.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne?
There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Melbourne in 20h 45m. Fly via Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg and Melbourne is about 10263 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne round-trip?
Flying on Singapore Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne, with prices starting at $1,057. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific, with the lowest prices starting at $1,118 and $1,187, respectively. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne (average of $1,050). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,407). 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.
Top 7 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne
Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg 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 17 December 2025.
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