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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne from $693

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
4 Jun — 11 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 May 2026.

Tue 26/519:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 25/622:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop42h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,223
Mon 15/619:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 22/622:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5$1,231
Wed 17/620:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop35h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 24/622:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop42h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5$1,248
Thu 18/612:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop44h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 25/622:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/5$1,254
Tue 15/920:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 15/1016:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5$1,258
Wed 27/512:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop44h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 3/617:10
MEL
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,297
Mon 22/612:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop44h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 7/722:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/5$1,302
Sun 10/512:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop44h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 18/517:10
MEL
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/5$1,311
Fri 10/720:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop35h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 29/722:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/5$1,340
Tue 17/1109:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 14/118:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/5$1,347
Mon 22/618:45
JNB
-
AVV
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Tue 7/720:55
AVV
-
JNB
1 stop27h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/5$1,670
Sat 30/518:45
JNB
-
AVV
1 stop31h 00m
Qantas Airways
Sun 14/610:30
AVV
-
JNB
1 stop37h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/5$1,678

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 5 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,223

One-way from

$693

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,398
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/5-25/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 79h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($149 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 5 May 2026.
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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

19:50-22:20

2 stops42h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 25/6

10:00-09:00

2 stops31h 00m

$1,581

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

18:10-23:20

2 stops44h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 22/11

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

$1,604

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 7/7

20:55-16:25

1 stop27h 30m

$1,670
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

18:45-18:55

1 stop16h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

$1,716

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 3/6

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

$1,727

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

18:45-16:05

1 stop37h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 8/6

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

$1,749

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

19:50-23:45

2 stops43h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 20/6

16:10-15:15

3 stops31h 05m

$1,755

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

22:20-07:50

2 stops49h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 25/6

05:15-20:35

1 stop23h 20m

$1,841

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

22:30-16:05

2 stops33h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 14/8

16:40-16:25

1 stop31h 45m

$1,871

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

09:25-22:05

3 stops28h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 25/6

12:00-09:00

2 stops29h 00m

$1,951

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 74 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 $662). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,393). 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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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 5 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne, such as Singapore Airlines,South African, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,508 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
South African
7.6
Good
61 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,030 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,725 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,433 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Melbourne in 20h 05m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways, or Emirates 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 $974. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,082 and $1,113, respectively. These flights start at 32% 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 Qantas Airways ($513), Cathay Pacific ($563), and Qatar Airways ($575).

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne (average of $662). Flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,393). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$974Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,082Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,113Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,145Average$1,536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,263Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,370Average$1,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,392Average$2,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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