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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa from $987

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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
23 May — 30 May1
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 23 April 2026.

Wed 2/905:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 19/920:25
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,392
Fri 4/905:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 18/920:25
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/4$1,491
Sat 22/805:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 14/920:25
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/4$1,570
Tue 10/1119:25
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 19/1110:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops34h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,635
Thu 29/1019:25
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops47h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 22/1110:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops36h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/4$1,652
Fri 8/513:00
MEL
-
JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/512:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop44h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,657
Sun 2/823:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 14/820:25
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,662
Sat 22/817:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 14/909:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/4$1,678
Thu 4/613:00
MEL
-
JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/620:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$1,683
Mon 2/1107:00
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops35h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 20/1110:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops34h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,699
Fri 20/1119:25
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops23h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 7/1210:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops34h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,766
Mon 11/513:00
MEL
-
DUR
3 stops41h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/518:30
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$1,792

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 23 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,392

One-way from

$987

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,737
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 2/9-19/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 25m total
  • Melbourne to South Africa
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4/8
  • 4/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 15m total
  • Melbourne to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

22:45-04:00

1 stop37h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

20:55-16:50

1 stop35h 55m

$1,769
Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

17:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

09:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

$1,829

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

17:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/8

09:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

$1,888

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

15:30-09:25

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

10:40-07:25

2 stops36h 45m

$1,930

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

09:15-09:25

2 stops32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

10:40-20:35

2 stops25h 55m

$2,055

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

22:45-16:20

2 stops49h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 22/5

18:30-17:15

2 stops38h 45m

$2,055

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

12:05-10:15

2 stops30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

19:10-16:40

1 stop37h 30m

$2,062

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

21:15-11:30

1 stop46h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

18:25-17:40

1 stop38h 15m

$2,072

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

22:55-16:40

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

18:25-21:50

1 stop43h 25m

$2,074

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

22:55-16:40

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/6

13:15-05:35

2 stops32h 20m

$2,085

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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 $708). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,696). 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

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 23 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African 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
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
South African
7.6
Good
60 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,024 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,433 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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 $1,829, Qatar Airways can have you in South Africa from Melbourne Airport in 23h. 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?

    $676 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 Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from $702 and $767, 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 $708). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,696). 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 23 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$748Average$1,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$818Average$1,777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$905Average$1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,023Average$1,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,232Average$1,985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,317Average$2,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,390Average$1,743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,470Average$1,906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,591Average$2,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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