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Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne from $658

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 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
10 May — 17 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 April 2026.

Wed 6/512:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop44h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/522:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/4$1,263
Tue 3/1112:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops44h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 25/1116:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/4$1,288
Wed 20/512:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop44h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 27/522:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,290
Fri 1/509:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 14/517:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop22h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,317
Fri 18/920:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sat 10/1023:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/4$1,322
Sat 23/509:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 30/517:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop22h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4$1,328
Thu 26/1109:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 15/118:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/4$1,331
Wed 20/509:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sun 31/517:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4$1,338
Wed 20/519:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 31/517:10
MEL
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/4$1,340
Tue 1/1212:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 24/1216:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,354
Wed 29/416:10
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops41h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/715:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4$1,413
Mon 10/812:05
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 7/1223:40
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops44h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/4$1,419

Find flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,263

One-way from

$658

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,410
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/5-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 81h 50m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • South Africa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($159 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 10 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 10/8

12:05-04:55

2 stops32h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 7/12

23:40-10:55

2 stops44h 15m

$1,419

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

19:50-22:20

2 stops42h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

22:45-10:30

1 stop43h 45m

$1,442

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 28/4

17:00-17:15

2 stops64h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 27/11

16:10-10:55

2 stops27h 45m

$1,476

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

19:30-17:15

1 stop37h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

22:45-12:55

1 stop46h 10m

$1,565

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 1/5

18:30-17:15

2 stops38h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

15:45-17:15

2 stops33h 30m

$1,637

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 28/4

12:00-06:40

3 stops34h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 27/11

16:10-10:55

2 stops27h 45m

$1,658

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

19:50-17:15

1 stop37h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

22:45-04:00

1 stop37h 15m

$1,674

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

06:00-15:50

2 stops25h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

17:20-13:00

2 stops51h 40m

$1,707

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 13/5

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

$1,726
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

18:45-20:20

1 stop17h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 27/5

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

$1,787

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Melbourne

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne (average of $843). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,311). 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.

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 10 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andSouth African from South Africa to Melbourne. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,268 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
South African
7.6
Good
60 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,018 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,727 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 South Africa to Melbourne?

    For as low as $1,726, Qatar Airways can have you in Melbourne from South Africa in 20h 05m. South Africa and Melbourne are separated by a distance of 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 to fly from South Africa to Melbourne one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $503. Cathay Pacific flights start at $574 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $586 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Melbourne?

    The most popular flight routes from South Africa to Melbourne are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Melbourne, Cape Town Intl - Melbourne and Johannesburg OR Tambo - Melbourne Avalon.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Melbourne?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Melbourne?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne (average of $843). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,311). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Melbourne

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 10 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$992Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,117Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,133Average$1,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,202Average$1,500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,266Average$1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,274Average$1,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,418Average$2,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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