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

For as low as $1,794, Singapore Airlines can have you in South Africa from Melbourne Airport in 22h. The distance between Melbourne Airport and South Africa is about 9841 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back. Find deals

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

$713 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 $783 and $809, respectively. Find deals

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. Find deals

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 - Cape Town Intl. You may also consider Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Melbourne - Durban King Shaka 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.

$733+ Flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa

Round-trip from	$1,477
One-way from	$733
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,755

Qatar Airways
12/2-18/2
2 total stops
47h 15m total
Melbourne to South Africa

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Etihad Airways
30/1
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 ($206 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($52 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 9 January 2026.

Thu 12/218:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 18/220:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,477

Sun 24/523:35MEL - JNB

1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines

Sun 7/613:45JNB - MEL

1 stop37h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,485

Tue 3/218:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/312:45JNB - MEL

1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1$1,501

Tue 10/218:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/312:45JNB - MEL

1 stop44h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1$1,503

Sat 21/218:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,509

Tue 27/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/220:30JNB - MEL

1 stop41h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,515

Sat 24/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 14/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1$1,609

Sun 1/218:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,624

Fri 30/118:20MEL - DUR

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/511:55DUR - MEL

2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,653

Tue 4/805:55MEL - DUR

2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/817:00DUR - MEL

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,716

Fri 15/518:25MEL - CPT

2 stops47h 00mSingapore Airlines

Mon 25/510:40CPT - MEL

2 stops25h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/1$1,722

Fri 1/518:25MEL - CPT

2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines

Sat 16/510:40CPT - MEL

2 stops40h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,733

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 9 January 2026.

Fri 15/518:25MEL - CPT

2 stops47h 00mSingapore Airlines

Mon 25/510:40CPT - MEL

2 stops25h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/1$1,722

Sat 31/116:10MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/211:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,786

Mon 2/220:45MEL - DUR

2 stops22h 00mSouth African

Tue 5/515:20DUR - MEL

2 stops20h 35mSouth African

Deal found 8/1$1,794

Tue 31/316:10MEL - JNB

1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways

Fri 24/420:40JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1$1,874

Tue 31/317:10MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 50mVirgin Australia

Fri 24/411:55JNB - MEL

2 stops38h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 8/1$2,058

Fri 1/518:25MEL - CPT

2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines

Sat 16/510:40CPT - MEL

2 stops40h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,733

Thu 28/518:25MEL - CPT

2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/616:35CPT - MEL

2 stops63h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,821

Tue 10/223:40MEL - CPT

1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways

Tue 24/219:00CPT - MEL

1 stop43h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1$1,916

Sat 23/523:35MEL - CPT

2 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 30/516:35CPT - MEL

2 stops63h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,828

Thu 28/523:35MEL - CPT

1 stop41h 50mSingapore Airlines

Sun 14/610:40CPT - MEL

1 stop22h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,855

Sun 22/223:40MEL - CPT

1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways

Sun 1/318:55CPT - MEL

1 stop43h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1$1,922

Thu 5/218:20MEL - DUR

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/210:20DUR - MEL

2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1$1,828

Mon 25/505:55MEL - JNB

1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines

Wed 17/619:50JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,888

Wed 11/216:10MEL - CPT

1 stop27h 20mQatar Airways

Tue 24/212:35CPT - MEL

1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1$1,944

Wed 28/118:50MEL - CPT

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/215:55CPT - MEL

2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,858

Mon 2/219:55MEL - JNB

2 stops28h 40mQatar Airways

Sat 14/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1$1,989

Mon 2/219:55MEL - DUR

2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/511:00DUR - MEL

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,858

Thu 5/218:50MEL - DUR

3 stops49h 05mQatar Airways

Thu 12/207:00DUR - MEL

2 stops37h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1$2,031

Tue 3/215:40MEL - DUR

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/515:20DUR - MEL

2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1$1,858

Mon 25/510:10MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 40mQatar Airways

Mon 15/620:55JNB - MEL

1 stop41h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1$2,061

Sat 21/216:10MEL - JNB

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/209:25JNB - MEL

3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,925

Fri 3/417:10MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways

Fri 17/420:40JNB - MEL

1 stop41h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1$2,077

Fri 30/118:20MEL - DUR

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/518:40DUR - MEL

1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$2,058

Mon 25/512:00MEL - JNB

2 stops28h 50mQatar Airways

Sun 14/614:45JNB - MEL

1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1$2,085

Mon 25/515:45MEL - JNB

1 stop33h 30mQatar Airways

Thu 18/609:25JNB - MEL

3 stops28h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1$2,100

Tue 26/520:55MEL - DUR

2 stops45h 30mQatar Airways

Fri 29/511:15DUR - MEL

2 stops50h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/1$2,150

Fri 30/107:15MEL - DUR

3 stops36h 40mQatar Airways

Thu 7/511:55DUR - MEL

2 stops26h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1$2,185

Tue 3/216:10MEL - DUR

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Thu 7/511:55DUR - MEL

1 stop26h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1$2,264

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa. Data last updated 9 January 2026 and is based on user searches.

Fri 23/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 14/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,592

Sat 24/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 14/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,528

Tue 27/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 14/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,489

Tue 27/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/220:30JNB - MEL

1 stop41h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,515

Wed 28/118:20MEL - JNB

2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 23/212:45JNB - MEL

1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,606

Fri 30/118:20MEL - DUR

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/511:55DUR - MEL

2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,653

Sun 1/218:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,624

Tue 10/218:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/312:45JNB - MEL

1 stop44h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1$1,503

Tue 10/218:50MEL - CPT

2 stops23h 35mSouth African

Tue 24/215:55CPT - MEL

2 stops21h 25mSouth African

Deal found 6/1$1,765

Thu 12/218:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 18/220:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,477

Fri 20/218:20MEL - JNB

2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 27/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/1$1,613

Sat 21/218:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,509

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 9 January 2026.

Fri 30/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 6/1$733

Thu 22/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 6/1$767

Fri 23/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 6/1$789

Sun 25/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 6/1$791

Sat 24/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 6/1$840

Sat 7/213:10MEL - JNB

3 stops52h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1$867

Sat 24/113:10MEL - JNB

3 stops54h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$873

Fri 23/113:10MEL - JNB

3 stops52h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$874

Sun 22/313:10MEL - CPT

3 stops56h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$876

Sun 15/213:10MEL - JNB

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$880

Tue 20/113:10MEL - JNB

3 stops56h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$900

Fri 23/118:20MEL - DUR

2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$916

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MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

18:25-09:25

2 stops47h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

10:40-20:35

2 stops25h 55m

$1,722

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

18:25-09:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

10:40-11:00

2 stops40h 20m

$1,733

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 31/1

16:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

$1,786

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

20:45-09:45

2 stops22h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 5/5

15:20-19:55

2 stops20h 35m

$1,794

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

18:25-14:35

2 stops28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

$1,821

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

23:35-09:25

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/5

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

$1,828

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 5/2

18:20-12:30

2 stops27h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 12/2

10:20-23:20

2 stops28h 00m

$1,828

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

23:35-09:25

1 stop41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

10:40-17:10

1 stop22h 30m

$1,855

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

18:50-09:25

2 stops23h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

15:55-22:20

2 stops21h 25m

$1,858

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

19:55-08:40

2 stops21h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 5/5

11:00-19:55

2 stops24h 55m

$1,858

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa

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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 $974). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,485). 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.

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

3,463 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

3,463 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,463 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

1,429 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,463 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

968 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,463 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

1,360 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,463 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

South African

7.3

Good

52 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,463 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

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?
For as low as $1,794, Singapore Airlines can have you in South Africa from Melbourne Airport in 22h. The distance between Melbourne Airport and South Africa is about 9841 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?
$713 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 $783 and $809, 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 - Cape Town Intl. You may also consider Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 $974). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,485). 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$845	Average$1,791	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,093	Average$1,611	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,263	Average$1,559	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,353	Average$1,999	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,426	Average$2,163	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,485	Average$1,863	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
South African	Cheapest$1,497	Average$2,026	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,563	Average$1,904	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,601	Average$2,225	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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 9 January 2026.