How long is the flight from Melbourne to South Africa?

Departing from Melbourne to South Africa will take you 18h. Airlines will cover a distance of 10263 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $884. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to South Africa for a low price. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm. Find deals

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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

While some choose either Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Melbourne Avalon - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Melbourne - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from Melbourne to South Africa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa 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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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 October 2025.

Mon 10/1118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Thu 20/1109:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/10$1,389

Thu 23/1018:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways

Thu 6/1109:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/10$1,412

Tue 18/1116:55MEL - JNB

1 stop31h 10mQatar Airways

Tue 25/1113:45JNB - MEL

1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/10$1,474

Sun 9/1118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Sat 22/1109:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/10$1,494

Fri 14/1118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Sun 30/1109:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/10$1,529

Mon 27/1017:10MEL - JNB

1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways

Sun 9/1113:45JNB - MEL

2 stops31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/10$1,552

Sun 9/1118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1111:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10$1,571

Tue 21/1018:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 28/1011:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10$1,572

Mon 3/1118:20MEL - CPT

2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/1206:00CPT - MEL

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10$1,841

Sat 8/1117:00MEL - CPT

2 stops33h 25mQatar Airways

Wed 19/1109:00CPT - MEL

2 stops29h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/10$1,872

Wed 29/1014:20MEL - CPT

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1114:35CPT - MEL

3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$1,873

Tue 28/1017:10MEL - CPT

1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1117:15CPT - MEL

2 stops62h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10$1,892

Best flights from Melbourne to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 October 2025.

Wed 4/207:00MEL - JNB

1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines

Wed 25/219:55JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,386

Sun 9/1118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1111:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10$1,571

Wed 4/213:00MEL - JNB

2 stops28h 40mQatar Airways

Wed 25/212:45JNB - MEL

1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/10$1,691

Sun 16/1122:30MEL - JNB

2 stops42h 50mChina Eastern

Sat 29/1109:50JNB - MEL

2 stops39h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/10$1,810

Fri 14/1118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Fri 28/1109:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/10$1,935

Sun 9/1106:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Sun 16/1117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/10$1,937

Thu 15/123:55MEL - CPT

1 stop25h 50mEmirates

Mon 16/213:40CPT - MEL

1 stop31h 45mEmirates

Deal found 13/10$2,052

Mon 2/207:00MEL - JNB

1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sat 14/219:55JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,413

Wed 12/1118:20MEL - CPT

2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/1206:00CPT - MEL

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$1,844

Mon 2/216:10MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways

Sat 14/214:40JNB - MEL

3 stops30h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/10$1,883

Thu 15/119:35MEL - CPT

2 stops33h 20mQantas Airways

Sun 15/207:00CPT - MEL

2 stops31h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/10$2,048

Fri 16/123:55MEL - CPT

1 stop25h 50mEmirates

Sun 22/213:40CPT - MEL

1 stop31h 45mEmirates

Deal found 13/10$2,092

Wed 4/213:10MEL - JNB

3 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/222:20JNB - MEL

2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,958

Thu 15/119:25MEL - CPT

2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines

Mon 16/210:40CPT - MEL

2 stops34h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,995

Mon 27/1020:55AVV - JNB

1 stop27h 05mQantas Airways

Sun 9/1117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/10$2,091

Thu 27/1123:55MEL - CPT

1 stop44h 45mEmirates

Thu 4/1213:40CPT - MEL

1 stop43h 35mEmirates

Deal found 12/10$2,165

Sat 29/1114:30MEL - CPT

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/1215:25CPT - MEL

3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$2,075

Wed 4/206:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 25/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/10$2,142

Wed 25/317:10MEL - PZB

2 stops53h 30mQatar Airways

Sun 29/314:05PZB - MEL

2 stops48h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/10$2,364

Tue 13/123:55MEL - CPT

1 stop25h 50mEmirates

Wed 27/513:05CPT - MEL

1 stop24h 45mEmirates

Deal found 14/10$2,190

Wed 29/1011:05MEL - CPT

3 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1114:35CPT - MEL

3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,086

Thu 15/123:55MEL - CPT

1 stop25h 50mEmirates

Thu 28/513:05CPT - MEL

1 stop24h 45mEmirates

Deal found 14/10$2,190

Wed 5/1117:45MEL - DUR

2 stops35h 05mQantas Airways

Sun 9/1110:55DUR - MEL

2 stops23h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/10$2,207

Tue 24/316:10MEL - DUR

2 stops27h 45mQatar Airways

Sun 3/512:05DUR - MEL

2 stops26h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/10$2,469

Tue 3/213:10MEL - CPT

3 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 14/210:40CPT - MEL

3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,111

Fri 14/1106:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Fri 28/1117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/10$2,259

Tue 24/316:10MEL - DUR

2 stops27h 45mQatar Airways

Fri 8/512:05DUR - MEL

2 stops26h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/10$2,515

Wed 5/1123:55MEL - DUR

2 stops28h 55mEmirates

Sun 9/1119:10DUR - MEL

1 stop26h 15mEmirates

Deal found 12/10$2,491

Sat 21/316:10MEL - DUR

2 stops27h 45mQatar Airways

Tue 5/512:05DUR - MEL

2 stops26h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/10$2,515

Wed 4/215:00AVV - JNB

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/217:30JNB - AVV

1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$2,410

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa. Data last updated 15 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 20/1023:45MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways

Mon 3/1113:45JNB - MEL

2 stops34h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/10$1,663

Thu 23/1018:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways

Thu 6/1109:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/10$1,412

Mon 27/1017:10MEL - JNB

1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways

Sun 9/1113:45JNB - MEL

2 stops31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/10$1,552

Tue 28/1017:10MEL - CPT

1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1117:15CPT - MEL

2 stops62h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10$1,892

Wed 29/1014:20MEL - CPT

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1114:35CPT - MEL

3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$1,873

Mon 3/1118:20MEL - CPT

2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/1206:00CPT - MEL

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10$1,841

Sat 8/1117:00MEL - CPT

2 stops33h 25mQatar Airways

Wed 19/1109:00CPT - MEL

2 stops29h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/10$1,872

Sun 9/1118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Sat 22/1109:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/10$1,494

Sun 9/1123:40MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways

Sun 16/1109:25JNB - MEL

2 stops28h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/10$1,653

Sun 9/1107:45MEL - JNB

3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/1111:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10$1,673

Sun 9/1106:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Sun 16/1117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/10$1,937

Thu 27/1117:10MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$1,705

One-way flights from Melbourne to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 October 2025.

Sun 1/213:10MEL - JNB

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10$852

Sun 1/218:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/10$870

Wed 12/1107:45MEL - JNB

3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$880

Wed 25/311:25MEL - JNB

3 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$910

Sun 15/306:15MEL - CPT

3 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10$926

Fri 27/301:30MEL - JNB

3 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$940

Wed 25/317:10MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/10$941

Sat 14/201:30MEL - CPT

3 stops49h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$952

Sat 15/1117:55MEL - JNB

3 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$963

Thu 15/113:10MEL - JNB

3 stops52h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10$966

Sat 7/316:10MEL - JNB

2 stops31h 10mRwandAir

Deal found 14/10$974

Sat 7/316:10MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/10$980

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa

Round-trip from	$1,177
One-way from	$852
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,574

Singapore Airlines
27/2-13/3
2 total stops
45h 25m total
Melbourne to South Africa

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1/2
2 total stops
32h 55m total
Melbourne to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($318 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average return price).

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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

19:55-08:15

1 stop27h 20m

$1,386

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

19:55-12:10

1 stop31h 15m

$1,413

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/11

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

$1,571

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

13:00-08:40

2 stops28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

$1,691

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

22:30-08:20

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

09:50-10:00

2 stops39h 10m

$1,810

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

18:20-15:15

2 stops29h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

06:00-17:00

2 stops26h 00m

$1,844

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

16:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

14:40-05:45

3 stops30h 05m

$1,883

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,935

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 9/11

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/11

17:30-20:20

1 stop17h 50m

$1,937

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

13:10-10:55

3 stops30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

22:20-10:05

2 stops26h 45m

$1,958

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa (average of $895). Flying from Melbourne to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,577). 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 MEL to ZA?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Melbourne to South Africa by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Melbourne to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,374 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,374 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,374 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,380 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,374 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

916 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,374 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

South African

7.5

Good

46 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,374 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,279 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,374 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Melbourne to South Africa?
Departing from Melbourne to South Africa will take you 18h. Airlines will cover a distance of 10263 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to South Africa one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $884. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to South Africa for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to South Africa?
While some choose either Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Melbourne Avalon - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Melbourne - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from Melbourne to South Africa.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa 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 Melbourne to South Africa?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa (average of $895). Flying from Melbourne to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,577). 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 9 airlines flying from Melbourne to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$877	Average$1,960	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,128	Average$1,536	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,310	Average$1,624	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,474	Average$2,123	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,536	Average$1,929	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,557	Average$2,037	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,582	Average$2,114	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,587	Average$1,949	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,678	Average$2,303	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to South AfricaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 October 2025.

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