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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa from $787

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
10 Mar — 17 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa

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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 8 February 2026.

Wed 22/405:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 29/419:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,275
Fri 13/307:00
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 6/419:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,426
Thu 20/818:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 7/919:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,433
Sat 16/505:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 30/519:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,438
Sat 29/805:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 8/913:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,523
Wed 11/1119:25
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops23h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 27/1110:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops34h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,592
Mon 23/315:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 30/311:05
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/2$1,604
Mon 16/206:30
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops25h 20m
Qantas Airways
Tue 24/209:00
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops28h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,627
Thu 5/1119:25
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops23h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 25/1110:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops40h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,629
Thu 12/306:30
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops22h 20m
Qantas Airways
Tue 26/511:15
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops27h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,630
Mon 27/406:15
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops38h 25m
Qantas Airways
Thu 14/514:00
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops21h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,637
Wed 4/1107:00
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops35h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 3/1210:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops34h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,647

Find flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 8 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,275

One-way from

$787

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,298
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 22/4-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 50m total
  • Melbourne to South Africa
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10/3
  • 10/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 40m total
  • Melbourne to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($205 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 8 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Depart

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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

$1,426

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

19:50-07:25

1 stop27h 35m

$1,435

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

10:10-18:50

1 stop17h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

21:55-23:50

1 stop16h 55m

$1,623

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 21/2

19:55-12:40

2 stops49h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

09:00-05:15

2 stops35h 15m

$1,659

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

06:30-22:50

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

09:00-19:20

2 stops25h 20m

$1,667

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 25/6

15:10-14:20

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

12:40-04:55

1 stop32h 15m

$1,677

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

06:00-19:50

2 stops22h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 23/5

11:15-19:30

2 stops24h 15m

$1,706

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

06:30-22:50

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

07:00-05:15

2 stops37h 15m

$1,723

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

06:00-17:20

2 stops43h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

15:20-22:25

2 stops23h 05m

$1,726

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

06:00-22:50

2 stops24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

14:00-18:55

2 stops20h 55m

$1,735

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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 Airport to South Africa

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa (average of $963). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,395). 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated 8 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andQantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to South Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,511 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
988 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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
1,387 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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
7.3
Good
52 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?

    For as low as $1,426, Singapore Airlines can have you in South Africa from Melbourne Airport in 20h 35m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and South Africa is about 10313 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $681 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $748 and $807, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Melbourne Airport to South Africa is Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo. You may also consider Melbourne - Cape Town Intl or Melbourne - Durban King Shaka Intl.

  • 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 Airport to South Africa?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa (average of $963). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,395). 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

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 8 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$763Average$1,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$835Average$1,814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$935Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,049Average$1,613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,298Average$2,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,351Average$1,958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,418Average$1,778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,426Average$1,922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,529Average$2,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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