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

For as low as $1,760, Singapore Airlines can have you in South Africa from Melbourne Airport in 22h 40m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and South Africa is about 10297 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?

$715 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 $785 and $810, respectively.

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 Airport to South Africa?

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa are Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to ZA?

When flying from Melbourne Airport 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.

$751+ Flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa

Round-trip from	$1,432
One-way from	$751
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,787

Qatar Airways
12/2-20/2
2 total stops
55h 00m total
Melbourne to South Africa

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Etihad Airways
8/2
1 total stop
23h 00m total
Melbourne to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($212 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($51 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 18 January 2026.

Thu 12/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 20/212:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop32h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,432

Thu 4/618:25

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Thu 18/613:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop37h 15m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 18/1$1,458

Fri 1/518:25

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Mon 15/619:50

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 50m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,461

Wed 4/307:00

MEL

JNB

1 stop20h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Wed 11/313:40

JNB

MEL

1 stop19h 30m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 18/1$1,479

Fri 13/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 20/212:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop44h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,482

Tue 9/618:25

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Sat 20/619:50

JNB

MEL

1 stop27h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,486

Tue 17/307:00

MEL

JNB

1 stop20h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 31/319:50

JNB

MEL

1 stop31h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,500

Tue 3/318:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 10/311:00

JNB

MEL

2 stops44h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1$1,621

Tue 3/216:10

MEL

JNB

2 stops31h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 17/212:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop32h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1$1,628

Mon 2/313:10

MEL

JNB

3 stops39h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 9/313:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,651

Tue 3/218:20

MEL

DUR

2 stops27h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 7/512:05

DUR

MEL

2 stops26h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/1$1,670

Thu 29/118:20

MEL

CPT

2 stops38h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 9/217:15

CPT

MEL

2 stops62h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1$1,694

Best flights from Melbourne to South Africa
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Thu 4/618:25

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Thu 18/613:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop37h 15m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 18/1$1,458

Fri 13/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 20/212:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop44h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,482

Sun 15/216:10

MEL

JNB

1 stop25h 30m

Qatar Airways

Sun 22/220:30

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 15m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 16/1$1,667

Tue 3/220:45

MEL

CPT

2 stops22h 40m

South African

Tue 10/215:55

CPT

MEL

2 stops22h 35m

South African

Deal found 18/1$1,760

Wed 4/307:00

MEL

JNB

1 stop20h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Wed 11/313:40

JNB

MEL

1 stop19h 30m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 18/1$1,479

Tue 3/318:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 10/311:00

JNB

MEL

2 stops44h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1$1,621

Mon 2/320:45

MEL

DUR

2 stops20h 55m

South African

Mon 9/314:40

DUR

MEL

2 stops22h 40m

South African

Deal found 16/1$1,778

Sun 15/216:10

MEL

CPT

1 stop34h 20m

Qatar Airways

Sun 22/218:55

CPT

MEL

1 stop25h 50m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 16/1$1,811

Tue 16/618:25

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 30/619:50

JNB

MEL

1 stop27h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,654

Tue 3/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 17/209:25

JNB

MEL

3 stops28h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1$1,676

Sun 3/517:45

MEL

CPT

2 stops31h 45m

South African

Sun 24/517:25

CPT

MEL

2 stops27h 55m

South African

Deal found 16/1$1,794

Wed 4/313:10

MEL

JNB

3 stops35h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 11/313:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/1$1,679

Fri 1/515:30

MEL

CPT

2 stops25h 55m

Singapore Airlines

Sat 16/510:40

CPT

MEL

2 stops40h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 15/1$1,737

Tue 3/318:50

MEL

CPT

2 stops23h 35m

South African

Sun 29/317:25

CPT

MEL

2 stops19h 40m

South African

Deal found 18/1$1,796

Thu 4/620:55

MEL

JNB

2 stops37h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 18/620:55

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/1$1,697

Wed 8/705:55

MEL

JNB

1 stop20h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Wed 22/713:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop22h 50m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,755

Mon 2/220:45

MEL

CPT

2 stops21h 40m

South African

Mon 9/220:25

CPT

MEL

2 stops42h 05m

South African

Deal found 17/1$1,797

Tue 2/615:10

MEL

JNB

2 stops31h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 16/620:55

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,699

Sun 1/320:45

MEL

DUR

2 stops20h 55m

South African

Sun 8/316:45

DUR

MEL

2 stops20h 35m

South African

Deal found 17/1$1,851

Tue 3/318:20

MEL

CPT

2 stops32h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 17/317:15

CPT

MEL

2 stops62h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1$1,730

Wed 4/218:50

MEL

DUR

2 stops22h 50m

South African

Sat 9/515:20

DUR

MEL

2 stops23h 00m

South African

Deal found 18/1$1,932

Fri 6/316:55

MEL

CPT

2 stops29h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 18/317:15

CPT

MEL

2 stops62h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1$1,790

Tue 3/323:40

MEL

CPT

1 stop26h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 10/317:15

CPT

MEL

2 stops62h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1$1,809

Sun 1/313:10

MEL

DUR

3 stops39h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 8/312:25

DUR

MEL

2 stops25h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1$1,833

Mon 2/220:45

MEL

DUR

2 stops22h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 5/515:20

DUR

MEL

2 stops20h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/1$1,851

Tue 3/218:50

MEL

DUR

2 stops22h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 7/515:20

DUR

MEL

2 stops20h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/1$1,851

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to South Africa
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Fri 23/113:10

MEL

CPT

2 stops32h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 19/213:50

CPT

MEL

2 stops35h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/1$1,875

Sun 25/118:20

MEL

CPT

2 stops34h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 9/217:15

CPT

MEL

2 stops62h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1$1,800

Wed 28/120:45

MEL

CPT

2 stops21h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 9/215:15

CPT

MEL

2 stops22h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/1$1,923

Mon 2/220:45

MEL

DUR

2 stops22h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 5/515:20

DUR

MEL

2 stops20h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/1$1,851

Tue 3/216:10

MEL

JNB

2 stops31h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 17/212:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop32h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1$1,628

Tue 3/218:20

MEL

DUR

2 stops27h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 7/512:05

DUR

MEL

2 stops26h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/1$1,670

Wed 4/218:50

MEL

DUR

2 stops22h 50m

South African

Sat 9/515:20

DUR

MEL

2 stops23h 00m

South African

Deal found 18/1$1,932

Mon 9/216:10

MEL

JNB

1 stop25h 30m

Qatar Airways

Wed 18/213:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop31h 00m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 16/1$1,660

Mon 9/222:35

MEL

JNB

3 stops42h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 18/213:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,661

Thu 12/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 20/212:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop32h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,432

Fri 13/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 20/212:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop44h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,482

Sun 15/216:10

MEL

JNB

1 stop25h 30m

Qatar Airways

Sun 22/220:30

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 15m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 16/1$1,667

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 18 January 2026.

Sun 8/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 16/1$751

Sat 21/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 15/1$761

Sat 24/118:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 17/1$764

Fri 23/118:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 17/1$803

Sat 28/218:20

MEL

CPT

2 stops38h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/1$894

Sun 8/213:10

MEL

JNB

3 stops35h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$900

Fri 23/113:10

MEL

JNB

3 stops52h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1$909

Sat 21/222:35

MEL

JNB

3 stops50h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1$915

Sat 21/216:10

MEL

JNB

2 stops31h 10m

RwandAir

Deal found 15/1$933

Sat 24/113:10

MEL

JNB

3 stops52h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1$934

Sun 15/216:10

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 25m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 16/1$945

Sat 14/218:20

MEL

JNB

2 stops45h 50m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 17/1$964

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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

13:45-11:00

1 stop37h 15m

$1,458

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

13:40-18:10

1 stop19h 30m

$1,479

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

12:45-17:50

1 stop44h 05m

$1,482

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

11:00-16:35

2 stops44h 35m

$1,621

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 16/6

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

19:50-07:25

1 stop27h 35m

$1,654

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

16:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

20:30-05:45

1 stop24h 15m

$1,667

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

09:25-23:20

3 stops28h 55m

$1,676

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

13:10-15:50

3 stops35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,679

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

20:55-02:20

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

20:55-04:55

1 stop24h 00m

$1,697

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

15:10-14:20

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

20:55-04:55

1 stop24h 00m

$1,699

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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 $976). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,468). 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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,479 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,479 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,479 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,431 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,479 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

973 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,479 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

1,373 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,479 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

South African

7.3

Good

52 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,479 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?
For as low as $1,760, Singapore Airlines can have you in South Africa from Melbourne Airport in 22h 40m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and South Africa is about 10297 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?
$715 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 $785 and $810, 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 - Durban King Shaka Intl or Melbourne - Cape Town 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 $976). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,468). 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$801	Average$1,756	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$876	Average$1,905	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$995	Average$1,545	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,100	Average$1,647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,355	Average$2,021	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,428	Average$2,207	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,488	Average$1,866	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
South African	Cheapest$1,497	Average$2,015	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,608	Average$2,227	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 18 January 2026.

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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 18 January 2026.