How long is the flight from Melbourne to South Africa?

Departing from Melbourne to South Africa will take you 21h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9841 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 $708. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to South Africa for a low price.

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.

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 - Durban King Shaka Intl or Melbourne Avalon - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo 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.

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.

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 22 January 2026.

Tue 17/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 24/213:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop31h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 19/1$1,420

Wed 11/307:00

MEL

JNB

1 stop20h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Mon 16/319:55

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 50m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,422

Sat 6/605:55

MEL

JNB

1 stop20h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Sat 20/613:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop37h 15m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,448

Sat 7/318:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 14/320:30

JNB

MEL

1 stop41h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,468

Fri 6/307:00

MEL

JNB

1 stop20h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Fri 13/319:55

JNB

MEL

1 stop27h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 19/1$1,473

Sun 7/618:25

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Sun 21/613:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop33h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,485

Sun 8/319:25

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 17/319:55

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 50m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,521

Fri 10/718:25

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Wed 22/713:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop19h 25m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,574

Mon 24/805:55

MEL

JNB

1 stop20h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Wed 30/913:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop22h 50m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,590

Tue 27/118:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Etihad Airways

Sat 14/209:50

JNB

MEL

1 stop22h 10m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 21/1$1,595

Fri 20/307:00

MEL

CPT

2 stops35h 25m

Singapore Airlines

Mon 30/310:40

CPT

MEL

2 stops36h 45m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,604

Tue 3/218:20

MEL

DUR

2 stops27h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 7/512:05

DUR

MEL

2 stops26h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,650

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 22 January 2026.

Sat 7/318:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 14/311:00

JNB

MEL

2 stops37h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,682

Fri 1/515:30

MEL

CPT

2 stops25h 55m

Singapore Airlines

Sat 16/510:40

CPT

MEL

2 stops40h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,737

Mon 2/223:40

MEL

JNB

1 stop24h 55m

Qatar Airways

Sat 14/213:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 35m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 20/1$1,740

Fri 6/319:55

MEL

DUR

2 stops21h 45m

South African

Fri 13/320:20

DUR

MEL

2 stops41h 00m

South African

Deal found 20/1$1,890

Thu 29/106:00

AVV

JNB

1 stop18h 00m

Qantas Airways

Thu 12/217:30

JNB

AVV

1 stop20h 45m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 21/1$2,452

Tue 17/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 24/209:25

JNB

MEL

3 stops28h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 19/1$1,687

Mon 16/218:50

MEL

JNB

2 stops29h 45m

Qatar Airways

Fri 13/320:30

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 15m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 20/1$1,753

Sun 15/223:40

MEL

JNB

1 stop24h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 13/312:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop25h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,734

Mon 2/219:55

MEL

DUR

2 stops21h 45m

South African

Thu 21/515:20

DUR

MEL

2 stops20h 35m

South African

Deal found 21/1$1,916

Mon 16/217:55

MEL

JNB

2 stops30h 40m

Qatar Airways

Wed 11/320:30

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 15m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 20/1$1,758

Fri 6/322:30

MEL

JNB

2 stops42h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 13/320:30

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,734

Mon 13/418:45

MEL

DUR

2 stops21h 55m

South African

Mon 20/420:20

DUR

MEL

2 stops39h 35m

South African

Deal found 21/1$1,918

Sun 15/216:10

MEL

JNB

1 stop25h 30m

Qatar Airways

Sun 15/313:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 35m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 20/1$1,808

Sun 15/223:40

MEL

JNB

1 stop24h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 11/313:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,743

Mon 16/216:10

MEL

JNB

1 stop25h 30m

Qatar Airways

Tue 10/312:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop25h 35m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 20/1$1,808

Mon 16/206:00

AVV

JNB

1 stop18h 00m

Qantas Airways

Wed 11/317:30

JNB

AVV

1 stop17h 50m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 20/1$2,498

Sun 1/218:20

MEL

DUR

2 stops27h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 21/512:05

DUR

MEL

2 stops32h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,755

Sun 15/216:10

MEL

JNB

1 stop25h 30m

Qatar Airways

Mon 9/313:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 35m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 20/1$1,808

Mon 30/306:00

AVV

JNB

1 stop19h 25m

Qantas Airways

Mon 6/418:45

JNB

AVV

1 stop20h 05m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 20/1$2,636

Sun 8/313:10

MEL

DUR

3 stops37h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 15/312:25

DUR

MEL

2 stops25h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,810

Fri 20/316:10

MEL

CPT

1 stop27h 20m

Qatar Airways

Mon 30/313:15

CPT

MEL

1 stop24h 55m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 21/1$1,888

Fri 6/316:55

MEL

CPT

2 stops29h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 13/314:35

CPT

MEL

2 stops30h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,870

Fri 1/520:55

MEL

CPT

2 stops44h 50m

Qatar Airways

Sat 16/513:00

CPT

MEL

1 stop25h 10m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 19/1$1,892

Mon 2/206:00

AVV

JNB

1 stop18h 00m

Qantas Airways

Sat 14/217:30

JNB

AVV

1 stop29h 05m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 21/1$2,834

Fri 6/316:10

MEL

CPT

1 stop27h 20m

Qatar Airways

Fri 13/318:55

CPT

MEL

1 stop25h 50m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 20/1$1,907

Fri 6/218:20

MEL

CPT

2 stops35h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 13/206:30

CPT

MEL

2 stops31h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,932

Mon 30/306:00

AVV

JNB

1 stop19h 25m

Qantas Airways

Thu 9/418:45

JNB

AVV

1 stop20h 05m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 20/1$2,941

Fri 10/417:20

MEL

DUR

2 stops26h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 20/411:15

DUR

MEL

2 stops26h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,956

Wed 11/216:10

MEL

CPT

1 stop27h 20m

Qatar Airways

Tue 3/312:35

CPT

MEL

1 stop25h 45m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 20/1$1,967

Wed 18/316:10

MEL

CPT

1 stop34h 20m

Qatar Airways

Sun 22/318:25

CPT

MEL

2 stops43h 55m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 21/1$1,975

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa. Data last updated 22 January 2026 and is based on user searches.

Tue 27/118:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Etihad Airways

Sat 14/209:50

JNB

MEL

1 stop22h 10m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 21/1$1,595

Tue 27/118:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 13/216:50

JNB

MEL

2 stops27h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,730

Tue 27/118:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 11/216:50

JNB

MEL

2 stops27h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,731

Thu 29/118:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 12/213:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$1,709

Sun 1/218:20

MEL

DUR

2 stops30h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 7/512:05

DUR

MEL

2 stops26h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,654

Mon 2/223:40

MEL

JNB

1 stop24h 55m

Qatar Airways

Sat 14/213:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 35m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 20/1$1,740

Tue 3/218:20

MEL

DUR

2 stops27h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 7/512:05

DUR

MEL

2 stops26h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,650

Sun 15/216:10

MEL

JNB

1 stop25h 30m

Qatar Airways

Thu 12/313:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop31h 15m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 20/1$1,678

Sun 15/223:40

MEL

JNB

1 stop24h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 13/312:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop25h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,734

Mon 16/216:10

MEL

JNB

1 stop25h 30m

Qatar Airways

Thu 12/320:30

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 30m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 20/1$1,721

Tue 17/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 24/213:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop31h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 19/1$1,420

Tue 17/215:40

MEL

JNB

2 stops33h 20m

Qatar Airways

Tue 24/212:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop32h 00m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 19/1$1,675

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 22 January 2026.

Tue 27/118:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 19/1$743

Sun 1/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 21/1$752

Sat 28/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 20/1$766

Sat 28/213:10

MEL

JNB

3 stops59h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$834

Fri 13/313:10

MEL

JNB

3 stops35h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 19/1$853

Sun 1/313:10

MEL

JNB

3 stops54h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$868

Sun 8/313:10

MEL

JNB

3 stops35h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$871

Sun 15/313:10

MEL

CPT

3 stops58h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 19/1$872

Sun 8/218:20

MEL

CPT

2 stops35h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$909

Sun 8/218:20

MEL

DUR

2 stops46h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 19/1$909

Tue 3/218:20

MEL

CPT

2 stops35h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$927

Sun 1/213:10

MEL

JNB

2 stops32h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 21/1$928

Find flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa

Round-trip from	$1,420
One-way from	$743
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,770

Qatar Airways
17/2-24/2
2 total stops
54h 00m total
Melbourne to South Africa

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Etihad Airways
27/1
1 total stop
23h 00m total
Melbourne to South Africa

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Depart

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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

11:00-09:30

2 stops37h 30m

$1,682

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

09:25-23:20

3 stops28h 55m

$1,687

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

$1,734

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

22:30-08:20

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

20:30-05:45

1 stop24h 15m

$1,734

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

15:30-09:25

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

10:40-11:00

2 stops40h 20m

$1,737

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,740

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,743

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

18:50-15:35

2 stops29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

20:30-05:45

1 stop24h 15m

$1,753

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

18:20-12:30

2 stops27h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 21/5

12:05-04:55

2 stops32h 50m

$1,755

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

17:55-15:35

2 stops30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

20:30-05:45

1 stop24h 15m

$1,758

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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 $859). Flying from Melbourne to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,454). 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 often are flights from Melbourne to South Africa delayed?

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.

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

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

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

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.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 100% of flights being delayed.

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

3,485 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,485 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,485 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,434 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,485 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

973 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,485 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

1,374 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,485 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

South African

7.3

Good

52 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,485 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Melbourne to South Africa?
Departing from Melbourne to South Africa will take you 21h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9841 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 $708. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia 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 - Durban King Shaka Intl or Melbourne Avalon - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 $859). Flying from Melbourne to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,454). 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$793	Average$1,739	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$867	Average$1,887	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$986	Average$1,530	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,089	Average$1,502	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,342	Average$2,002	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,415	Average$2,186	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,474	Average$1,848	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
South African	Cheapest$1,482	Average$1,996	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,593	Average$2,206	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 22 January 2026.

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