Question 1

How often are flights from Melbourne to South Africa delayed?

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About 100% of weekly flights between Melbourne and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 320 minutes. Find deals

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What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week. Find deals

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What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to South Africa flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often. Find deals

Question 4

How long is the flight from Melbourne to South Africa?

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Departing from Melbourne to South Africa will take you 25h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10297 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

Question 5

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

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The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $675. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to South Africa for a low price.

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

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa (average of $706). Flying from Melbourne to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,691). 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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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.

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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).

Question 9

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

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

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

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

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

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When flying from Melbourne to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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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When you search for this flight from Melbourne to South Africa, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Melbourne to South Africa.

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Round-trip from	$1,403
One-way from	$1,014
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,703

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$746	Average$1,609	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$816	Average$1,773	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$903	Average$1,424	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,021	Average$1,455	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,229	Average$1,980	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,315	Average$2,165	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,387	Average$1,739	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
South African	Cheapest$1,467	Average$1,902	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,588	Average$2,202	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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