How long is the flight from South Africa to Melbourne?

For as low as $2,094, Qatar Airways can have you in Melbourne from South Africa in 26h 20m. South Africa and Melbourne are separated by a distance of 9841 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 Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $577. Qatar Airways flights start at $589 while deals on Etihad Airways start at $597 one-way.

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.

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).

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.

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

When booking a flight from South Africa to Melbourne, you may want to consider flying on Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways or South African as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Melbourne as you normally would.

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.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 3 November 2026.

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Find flight deals from South Africa to Melbourne

Round-trip from	$1,280
One-way from	$647
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,420

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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 $1,487). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,842). 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.

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

The price you pay for your flight from South Africa to Melbourne may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andQantas Airways 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.

Emirates

8.1

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Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!

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South African

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Emirates

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Qantas Airways

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Emirates

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Qatar Airways

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3,684 reviews

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Etihad Airways

7.3

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1,557 reviews

Emirates

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Anonymous,Oct 2026

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Melbourne?
For as low as $2,094, Qatar Airways can have you in Melbourne from South Africa in 26h 20m. South Africa and Melbourne are separated by a distance of 9841 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 Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $577. Qatar Airways flights start at $589 while deals on Etihad Airways start at $597 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 $1,487). Flying from South Africa to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,842). 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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South African	Cheapest$1,442	Average$1,857	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
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