How long is the flight from Melbourne to South Africa?

Departing from Melbourne to South Africa will take you 18h 25m. 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 $684. 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 - 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.

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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Sun 25/1019:25

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 24/1119:55

JNB

MEL

1 stop27h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 15/3$1,254

Fri 24/705:55

MEL

JNB

1 stop20h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Sat 8/819:50

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 50m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 14/3$1,276

Mon 19/1019:25

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Wed 4/1119:55

JNB

MEL

1 stop31h 15m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 14/3$1,323

Wed 29/705:55

MEL

JNB

1 stop20h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Wed 12/813:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop33h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 14/3$1,362

Fri 31/718:25

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Wed 12/813:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop33h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 15/3$1,420

Thu 30/718:25

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Thu 13/813:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop22h 50m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 15/3$1,427

Fri 31/705:55

MEL

JNB

1 stop20h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Fri 14/819:50

JNB

MEL

1 stop27h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 16/3$1,433

Tue 28/417:20

MEL

DUR

2 stops29h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 5/512:05

DUR

MEL

2 stops32h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/3$1,712

Wed 16/915:10

MEL

CPT

1 stop34h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 7/1016:35

CPT

MEL

2 stops63h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/3$1,719

Wed 11/1119:25

MEL

CPT

2 stops23h 00m

Singapore Airlines

Thu 26/1110:40

CPT

MEL

2 stops34h 05m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 18/3$1,728

Thu 17/915:10

MEL

CPT

1 stop27h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 7/1016:35

CPT

MEL

2 stops63h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/3$1,772

Wed 6/515:45

MEL

CPT

1 stop27h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 20/516:35

CPT

MEL

2 stops63h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/3$1,807

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Fri 1/513:00

MEL

DUR

3 stops32h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 8/512:05

DUR

MEL

2 stops26h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/3$1,910

Wed 29/706:00

AVV

JNB

1 stop18h 25m

Qantas Airways

Wed 12/818:45

JNB

AVV

1 stop20h 05m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 14/3$2,030

Mon 30/323:55

MEL

JNB

1 stop25h 20m

Emirates

Mon 13/410:05

JNB

MEL

1 stop22h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 17/3$2,031

Mon 6/417:20

MEL

CPT

2 stops51h 40m

Etihad Airways

Mon 27/415:25

CPT

MEL

2 stops40h 25m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 13/3$2,046

Sun 29/316:10

MEL

JNB

1 stop44h 50m

Qatar Airways

Sun 12/409:25

JNB

MEL

3 stops28h 40m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 18/3$2,070

Mon 27/707:25

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 30m

Cathay Pacific

Thu 6/811:10

JNB

MEL

1 stop40h 05m

Cathay Pacific

Deal found 14/3$2,167

Tue 7/417:20

MEL

CPT

2 stops29h 15m

Ethiopian Air

Sat 25/415:25

CPT

MEL

2 stops32h 00m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 13/3$2,610

Fri 1/507:45

MEL

JNB

3 stops37h 20m

Malaysia Airlines

Fri 8/514:30

JNB

MEL

3 stops33h 50m

Malaysia Airlines

Deal found 16/3$2,761

Sun 29/322:30

MEL

JNB

1 stop40h 00m

Emirates

Sun 12/422:20

JNB

MEL

2 stops26h 30m

Emirates

Deal found 15/3$2,047

Mon 1/617:20

MEL

CPT

2 stops51h 40m

Etihad Airways

Fri 5/613:50

CPT

MEL

2 stops42h 00m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 17/3$2,074

Sat 6/606:00

AVV

JNB

1 stop18h 25m

Qantas Airways

Mon 29/618:45

JNB

AVV

1 stop20h 05m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 18/3$2,091

Sun 5/422:55

MEL

CPT

1 stop44h 35m

Emirates

Thu 23/413:15

CPT

MEL

2 stops35h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 16/3$2,051

Wed 8/417:30

MEL

JNB

2 stops30h 20m

Qatar Airways

Fri 17/409:25

JNB

MEL

3 stops28h 40m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 17/3$2,276

Wed 29/415:45

MEL

DUR

2 stops26h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 6/514:45

DUR

MEL

3 stops65h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/3$2,295

Sat 1/806:00

AVV

JNB

1 stop18h 25m

Qantas Airways

Sat 15/818:45

JNB

AVV

1 stop20h 05m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 17/3$2,122

Wed 8/417:20

MEL

CPT

2 stops51h 40m

Etihad Airways

Wed 22/415:25

CPT

MEL

2 stops64h 25m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 13/3$2,242

Mon 1/621:15

MEL

CPT

1 stop27h 25m

Emirates

Fri 5/618:25

CPT

MEL

1 stop27h 05m

Emirates

Deal found 15/3$2,082

Wed 29/710:30

AVV

JNB

2 stops29h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 12/818:45

JNB

AVV

1 stop17h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/3$2,359

Sat 2/516:10

MEL

JNB

3 stops31h 05m

Qatar Airways

Sat 9/509:25

JNB

MEL

3 stops28h 40m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 17/3$2,400

Wed 3/606:00

AVV

JNB

1 stop18h 25m

Qantas Airways

Wed 3/618:45

JNB

AVV

1 stop20h 05m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 18/3$2,261

Thu 6/821:15

MEL

CPT

1 stop28h 50m

Emirates

Thu 27/818:25

CPT

MEL

1 stop38h 15m

Emirates

Deal found 16/3$2,151

Tue 5/522:55

MEL

DUR

1 stop25h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 26/516:30

DUR

MEL

2 stops29h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/3$2,415

Tue 31/316:10

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 40m

Qatar Airways

Fri 24/407:30

JNB

MEL

2 stops30h 35m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 13/3$2,415

Tue 12/521:15

MEL

DUR

1 stop27h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 9/606:00

DUR

MEL

2 stops26h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/3$2,425

Fri 7/821:15

MEL

CPT

1 stop27h 25m

Emirates

Sun 23/820:00

CPT

MEL

1 stop25h 30m

Emirates

Deal found 17/3$2,212

Tue 5/519:00

MEL

DUR

3 stops47h 35m

Qatar Airways

Tue 26/512:05

DUR

MEL

2 stops26h 00m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 18/3$2,572

Thu 2/423:55

MEL

CPT

1 stop44h 35m

Emirates

Sat 18/413:15

CPT

MEL

1 stop32h 15m

Emirates

Deal found 17/3$2,225

Thu 9/412:00

MEL

JNB

2 stops29h 10m

Qatar Airways

Sun 19/409:25

JNB

MEL

3 stops28h 40m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 14/3$2,754

Fri 31/721:15

MEL

CPT

1 stop28h 50m

Emirates

Thu 20/813:15

CPT

MEL

1 stop24h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 17/3$2,284

Tue 14/410:10

MEL

JNB

2 stops30h 40m

Qatar Airways

Tue 21/409:25

JNB

MEL

3 stops28h 40m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 16/3$2,782

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Round-trip from	$1,276
One-way from	$887
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,479

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45h 30m total
Melbourne to South Africa

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22h 55m total
Melbourne to South Africa

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MEL - DUR

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Fri 1/5

13:00-13:40

3 stops32h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 8/5

12:05-22:05

2 stops26h 00m

$1,910

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MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 29/7

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$2,030

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 30/3

23:55-16:15

1 stop25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

10:05-16:40

1 stop22h 35m

$2,031

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

17:20-13:00

2 stops51h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

15:25-15:50

2 stops40h 25m

$2,046

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 29/3

22:30-05:30

1 stop40h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

22:20-08:50

2 stops26h 30m

$2,047

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 5/4

22:55-11:30

1 stop44h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

13:15-08:50

2 stops35h 35m

$2,051

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 29/3

16:10-04:00

1 stop44h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

09:25-22:05

3 stops28h 40m

$2,070

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

17:20-13:00

2 stops51h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

13:50-15:50

2 stops42h 00m

$2,074

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

21:15-16:40

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

18:25-05:30

1 stop27h 05m

$2,082

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 6/6

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/6

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$2,091

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MEL-JNB

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa (average of $944). Flying from Melbourne to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,371). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,480 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,480 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,480 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,543 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,480 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,006 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,480 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

South African

7.5

Good

58 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,480 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

1,428 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,480 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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 25m. 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 $684. 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 - 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa (average of $944). Flying from Melbourne to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,371). 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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Virgin Australia	Cheapest$756	Average$1,628	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$827	Average$1,794	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$915	Average$1,442	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,037	Average$1,468	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,245	Average$1,967	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,332	Average$2,182	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,405	Average$1,762	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
South African	Cheapest$1,407	Average$1,908	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,539	Average$2,214	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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