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

For as low as $1,793, Etihad Airways can have you in South Africa from Melbourne Airport in 20h 55m. 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?

$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 $811, 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 - Cape Town Intl 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.

$757+ Flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa

Round-trip from	$1,454
One-way from	$757
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,787

Qatar Airways
1/2-15/2
2 total stops
54h 00m 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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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($53 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 15 January 2026.

Sun 1/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 15/213:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop31h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$1,454

Tue 10/318:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 24/414:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop30h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$1,481

Thu 23/418:25

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Mon 18/519:50

JNB

MEL

1 stop31h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 13/1$1,485

Tue 9/605:55

MEL

JNB

1 stop20h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Sat 20/619:50

JNB

MEL

1 stop31h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 14/1$1,488

Tue 10/318:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 23/420:40

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$1,491

Mon 4/505:55

MEL

JNB

1 stop20h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Sun 10/513:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop37h 15m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 13/1$1,492

Sat 28/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 7/320:30

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/1$1,494

Tue 16/605:55

MEL

JNB

1 stop20h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 30/619:50

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 50m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 14/1$1,512

Mon 16/316:40

MEL

JNB

1 stop34h 55m

Singapore Airlines

Thu 30/413:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop30h 55m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 14/1$1,594

Fri 30/118:20

MEL

DUR

2 stops27h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 7/512:05

DUR

MEL

2 stops32h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/1$1,602

Sun 19/423:35

MEL

JNB

1 stop27h 00m

Singapore Airlines

Thu 30/413:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop30h 55m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 14/1$1,608

Sat 6/605:55

MEL

CPT

2 stops35h 30m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 16/610:40

CPT

MEL

2 stops34h 00m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 14/1$1,627

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 15 January 2026.

Sun 1/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 15/213:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop31h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$1,454

Sun 15/318:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Etihad Airways

Sun 12/409:50

JNB

MEL

1 stop22h 00m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 15/1$1,587

Sun 15/316:10

MEL

JNB

1 stop25h 30m

Qatar Airways

Sun 12/414:45

JNB

MEL

2 stops30h 35m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 15/1$1,756

Mon 2/220:45

MEL

DUR

2 stops20h 55m

South African

Thu 7/514:40

DUR

MEL

2 stops21h 15m

South African

Deal found 14/1$1,793

Tue 14/418:25

MEL

CPT

2 stops23h 00m

Singapore Airlines

Thu 30/410:40

CPT

MEL

2 stops40h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 13/1$1,874

Tue 10/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 17/209:25

JNB

MEL

3 stops28h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$1,684

Fri 27/223:40

MEL

JNB

1 stop24h 55m

Qatar Airways

Fri 6/320:30

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 15m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 12/1$1,762

Sun 15/313:10

MEL

JNB

3 stops35h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 12/412:40

JNB

MEL

1 stop25h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1$1,717

Mon 2/216:10

MEL

JNB

1 stop25h 30m

Qatar Airways

Sat 14/213:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 35m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 15/1$1,766

Sat 28/213:10

MEL

CPT

2 stops32h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 7/315:25

CPT

MEL

2 stops29h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/1$1,775

Fri 27/216:10

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 25m

Qatar Airways

Fri 13/313:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 35m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 13/1$1,812

Tue 31/323:45

MEL

JNB

1 stop24h 35m

Qatar Airways

Fri 24/420:40

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 15m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 12/1$1,823

Wed 28/120:45

MEL

CPT

2 stops21h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 9/215:15

CPT

MEL

2 stops22h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/1$1,853

Mon 2/207:15

MEL

DUR

2 stops34h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 5/514:40

DUR

MEL

2 stops21h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$1,857

Tue 14/415:45

MEL

CPT

1 stop33h 35m

Qatar Airways

Thu 30/413:00

CPT

MEL

1 stop31h 55m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 13/1$1,884

Tue 3/220:45

MEL

DUR

2 stops20h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 7/515:20

DUR

MEL

2 stops20h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$1,857

Fri 27/223:40

MEL

CPT

1 stop26h 45m

Qatar Airways

Fri 6/312:35

CPT

MEL

1 stop32h 10m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 13/1$1,890

Fri 27/216:55

MEL

CPT

2 stops29h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 6/314:35

CPT

MEL

2 stops30h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$1,893

Mon 16/323:40

MEL

CPT

1 stop26h 50m

Qatar Airways

Tue 24/312:35

CPT

MEL

1 stop32h 10m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 14/1$1,917

Fri 27/223:40

MEL

DUR

2 stops28h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 6/312:25

DUR

MEL

2 stops25h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$1,899

Fri 20/316:10

MEL

CPT

1 stop34h 15m

Qatar Airways

Sat 28/312:35

CPT

MEL

1 stop25h 35m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 12/1$1,949

Sun 1/218:20

MEL

CPT

2 stops32h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 15/208:50

CPT

MEL

2 stops35h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$1,914

Fri 27/209:15

MEL

DUR

3 stops34h 40m

Qatar Airways

Fri 6/307:00

DUR

MEL

2 stops31h 20m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 13/1$2,005

Sat 28/213:10

MEL

DUR

3 stops34h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 7/312:25

DUR

MEL

2 stops25h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/1$1,932

Mon 2/218:50

MEL

DUR

3 stops49h 05m

Qatar Airways

Thu 7/512:05

DUR

MEL

2 stops32h 50m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 14/1$2,082

Fri 30/118:20

MEL

DUR

2 stops27h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 7/518:40

DUR

MEL

1 stop26h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/1$2,002

Sun 1/207:15

MEL

DUR

3 stops36h 40m

Qatar Airways

Thu 7/512:05

DUR

MEL

2 stops26h 05m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 14/1$2,091

Sun 1/218:20

MEL

DUR

2 stops27h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 7/518:40

DUR

MEL

1 stop26h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/1$2,002

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa. Data last updated 15 January 2026 and is based on user searches.

Wed 28/120:45

MEL

CPT

2 stops21h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 9/215:15

CPT

MEL

2 stops22h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/1$1,853

Fri 30/118:20

MEL

DUR

2 stops27h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 7/512:05

DUR

MEL

2 stops32h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/1$1,602

Sun 1/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 15/213:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop31h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$1,454

Mon 2/218:20

MEL

JNB

2 stops45h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 17/213:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop31h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$1,617

Mon 2/216:10

MEL

JNB

1 stop25h 30m

Qatar Airways

Tue 17/220:30

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 15m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 13/1$1,684

Mon 2/220:45

MEL

DUR

2 stops20h 55m

South African

Thu 7/514:40

DUR

MEL

2 stops21h 15m

South African

Deal found 14/1$1,793

Mon 2/207:15

MEL

DUR

2 stops34h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 5/514:40

DUR

MEL

2 stops21h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$1,857

Tue 10/213:30

MEL

JNB

2 stops28h 10m

Qatar Airways

Tue 17/212:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop32h 00m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 13/1$1,697

Wed 11/216:10

MEL

CPT

1 stop27h 20m

Qatar Airways

Wed 18/218:55

CPT

MEL

1 stop25h 50m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 14/1$1,781

Sat 28/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 7/320:30

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/1$1,494

Sat 28/218:20

MEL

DUR

2 stops27h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 7/312:25

DUR

MEL

2 stops25h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/1$1,667

Sat 28/210:00

MEL

CPT

3 stops36h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 7/315:25

CPT

MEL

2 stops29h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/1$1,775

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 15 January 2026.

Fri 30/118:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 13/1$757

Wed 11/213:10

MEL

JNB

3 stops39h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$840

Fri 20/213:10

MEL

CPT

3 stops56h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/1$870

Fri 30/107:45

MEL

JNB

3 stops33h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$954

Wed 11/218:20

MEL

JNB

2 stops45h 50m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 13/1$963

Wed 11/223:40

MEL

JNB

1 stop24h 55m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 13/1$1,003

Sun 15/213:10

MEL

CPT

3 stops41h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$1,018

Thu 29/118:20

MEL

CPT

2 stops27h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/1$1,036

Sun 15/216:10

MEL

CPT

1 stop27h 20m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 13/1$1,089

Fri 20/313:10

MEL

DUR

3 stops54h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/1$1,132

Thu 29/116:10

MEL

CPT

1 stop27h 20m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 14/1$1,134

Sat 28/218:20

MEL

CPT

2 stops29h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1$1,159

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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

13:45-05:45

1 stop31h 00m

$1,454

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

09:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

$1,587

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

09:25-23:20

3 stops28h 55m

$1,684

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

13:10-15:50

3 stops35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

12:40-22:10

1 stop25h 30m

$1,717

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

16:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

14:45-05:20

2 stops30h 35m

$1,756

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

20:30-05:45

1 stop24h 15m

$1,762

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

16:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,766

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

13:10-13:00

2 stops32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

15:25-06:15

2 stops29h 50m

$1,775

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

20:45-08:40

2 stops20h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 7/5

14:40-19:55

2 stops21h 15m

$1,793

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,812

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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 $977). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,467). 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

3,467 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

3,467 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,467 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

3,467 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

971 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,467 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

1,370 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,467 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

3,467 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 $1,793, Etihad Airways can have you in South Africa from Melbourne Airport in 20h 55m. 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?
$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 $811, 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 $977). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,467). 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$847	Average$1,795	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,099	Average$1,630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,266	Average$1,569	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,356	Average$2,011	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,429	Average$2,208	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,489	Average$1,867	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
South African	Cheapest$1,502	Average$2,027	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,566	Average$1,908	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,609	Average$2,226	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 15 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 15 January 2026.