How long is the flight from Melbourne to South Africa?

Departing from Melbourne to South Africa will take you 20h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10313 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 $878. However, be on the lookout for offers from RwandAir and Qantas 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 Cathay Pacific, Emirates or Ethiopian Air as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 49 days in advance to save up to 23% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 49 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Melbourne to South Africa 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,832, or $2,101 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to South Africa?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Melbourne. Users have commonly found prices around $1,844 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,135. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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.

$878+ Flights from Melbourne to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa

Round-trip from	$1,391
One-way from	$878
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,647

Singapore Airlines
29/10-4/11
2 total stops
50h 35m total
Melbourne to South Africa

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Etihad Airways
11/10
1 total stop
23h 20m total
Melbourne to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($348 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 28 August 2025.

Wed 29/1007:00MEL - JNB

1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines

Tue 4/1119:50JNB - MEL

1 stop30h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/8$1,391

Fri 3/1017:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 25/1011:20JNB - MEL

1 stop40h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8$1,425

Fri 14/1118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Sun 30/1109:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/8$1,464

Thu 30/1018:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1111:05JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8$1,468

Thu 9/1018:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 16/1011:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8$1,474

Sun 26/1018:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Mon 3/1109:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/8$1,504

Wed 29/1018:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1111:05JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8$1,507

Sat 11/1018:00MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 25/1011:20JNB - MEL

1 stop40h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/8$1,524

Sun 26/1000:35MEL - JNB

1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines

Wed 5/1119:50JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/8$1,550

Sun 9/1123:40MEL - CPT

1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways

Tue 25/1106:05CPT - MEL

2 stops32h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/8$1,645

Wed 19/1117:10MEL - CPT

2 stops30h 25mQatar Airways

Mon 1/1219:00CPT - MEL

1 stop43h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/8$1,702

Thu 9/1018:10MEL - DUR

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 16/1008:00DUR - MEL

2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8$1,792

Best flights from Melbourne to South Africa
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Wed 29/1007:00MEL - JNB

1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines

Tue 4/1119:50JNB - MEL

1 stop30h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/8$1,391

Fri 3/1017:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 25/1011:20JNB - MEL

1 stop40h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8$1,425

Fri 14/1118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Sun 30/1109:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/8$1,464

Sun 9/1123:40MEL - CPT

1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways

Tue 25/1106:05CPT - MEL

2 stops32h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/8$1,645

Sat 13/1216:40MEL - CPT

2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air

Thu 8/115:25CPT - MEL

2 stops34h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 25/8$1,855

Thu 30/1006:00AVV - JNB

1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways

Tue 4/1117:30JNB - AVV

1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/8$2,100

Sat 11/1006:15MEL - DUR

1 stop43h 20mEmirates

Sat 18/1018:40DUR - MEL

1 stop43h 40mEmirates

Deal found 26/8$2,508

Thu 9/1018:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 16/1011:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8$1,474

Wed 29/1018:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Thu 6/1109:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/8$1,504

Mon 27/1018:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Wed 5/1109:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/8$1,504

Wed 28/116:10MEL - CPT

1 stop27h 20mQatar Airways

Mon 9/206:05CPT - MEL

2 stops32h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/8$1,742

Wed 28/119:25MEL - CPT

2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines

Mon 9/210:40CPT - MEL

2 stops34h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/8$1,787

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa. Data last updated 28 August 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 2/914:50MEL - JNB

3 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/911:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8$1,752

Tue 2/907:25MEL - JNB

1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific

Mon 8/911:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/8$1,883

Wed 10/921:20MEL - CPT

2 stops48h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 19/914:35CPT - MEL

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8$2,086

Thu 11/913:20MEL - CPT

2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1014:35CPT - MEL

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8$1,966

Thu 11/914:25MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific

Sun 21/911:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/8$2,001

Tue 16/906:00MEL - JNB

1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways

Tue 16/918:45JNB - MEL

1 stop17h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 25/8$2,000

Fri 19/918:15MEL - CPT

2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 19/1214:35CPT - MEL

2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8$1,860

Fri 19/913:30MEL - CPT

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1115:25CPT - MEL

2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8$2,209

Tue 23/915:15MEL - JNB

1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/920:55JNB - MEL

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8$2,049

Wed 24/915:15MEL - CPT

1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/1016:35CPT - MEL

2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8$2,129

Fri 26/915:15MEL - JNB

1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1009:50JNB - MEL

1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8$2,052

Sun 28/905:00MEL - JNB

1 stop35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/1001:25JNB - MEL

3 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8$1,989

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 28 August 2025.

Sat 11/1018:00MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/8$878

Wed 15/1007:00MEL - JNB

3 stops58h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8$883

Mon 17/1118:20MEL - CPT

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8$926

Sat 11/1016:15MEL - JNB

2 stops31h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 27/8$984

Mon 15/921:45MEL - JNB

3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8$1,003

Sat 11/1013:05MEL - JNB

3 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8$1,017

Fri 26/905:00MEL - CPT

2 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8$1,029

Mon 29/917:10MEL - CPT

2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8$1,045

Sat 22/1123:40MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/8$1,049

Sat 15/1113:10MEL - CPT

3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8$1,057

Wed 15/1018:10MEL - CPT

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8$1,072

Thu 15/118:20MEL - DUR

2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8$1,097

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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

$1,391

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 3/10

17:10-08:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

11:20-12:30

1 stop40h 10m

$1,425

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,464

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

18:10-08:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

11:20-23:15

1 stop26h 55m

$1,474

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,504

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,504

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,504

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,504

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,504

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,504

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa (average of $1,091). Flying from Melbourne to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,736). 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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andSouth African 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

3,320 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

3,320 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,320 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

1,352 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,320 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

7.6

Good

43 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,320 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

905 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,320 reviews

Check prices

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.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,607 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,320 reviews

Check prices

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 20h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10313 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 $878. However, be on the lookout for offers from RwandAir and Qantas 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa (average of $1,091). Flying from Melbourne to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,736). 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
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,095	Average$1,539	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,332	Average$2,009	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,357	Average$1,717	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,492	Average$1,947	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,534	Average$1,931	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,548	Average$2,051	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,554	Average$2,033	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,650	Average$2,116	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,679	Average$2,352	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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