Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa from $940

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap 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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,498

One-way from

$946

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,629
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 14/11-30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Melbourne to South Africa
15/10
  • 15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 50m total
  • Melbourne to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($349 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa

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 August 2025.

Fri 14/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 30/1109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/8$1,498
Mon 10/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 25/1109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/8$1,503
Thu 4/905:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 17/909:50JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/8$1,573
Mon 27/1023:40MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 55mVirgin Australia
Sun 9/1113:45JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/8$1,581
Fri 3/1017:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1209:25JNB - MEL
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,586
Sun 9/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1111:05JNB - MEL
2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,602
Sat 8/1117:10MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 15mVirgin Australia
Tue 25/1109:25JNB - MEL
1 stop29h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/8$1,627
Thu 20/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1216:50JNB - MEL
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,641
Thu 11/905:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 19/909:50JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/8$1,668
Mon 27/1017:10MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 9/1109:25JNB - MEL
2 stops27h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/8$1,673
Mon 3/1119:25MEL - CPT
2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 22/1110:40CPT - MEL
2 stops39h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,759
Mon 3/1107:00MEL - CPT
2 stops35h 25mSingapore Airlines
Wed 3/1210:40CPT - MEL
2 stops25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,785

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Melbourne

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,498

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 2/9

15:40-18:35

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

$1,514

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 4/9

05:00-08:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

09:50-03:10

1 stop33h 20m

$1,573

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 3/10

17:10-08:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

11:20-09:25

2 stops37h 05m

$1,592

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 2/9

05:00-08:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

$1,596

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 2/9

05:00-08:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

$1,602

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 8/11

17:10-15:25

1 stop31h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

09:25-23:45

1 stop29h 20m

$1,627

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 4/9

17:10-08:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

$1,627

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

17:10-15:35

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

09:25-21:40

2 stops27h 15m

$1,673

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

00:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

13:40-18:10

1 stop19h 30m

$1,690

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa (average of $1,091). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,759). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

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.

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 15 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa (average of $1,091). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,759). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,126Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,367Average$1,716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,485Average$1,936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,516Average$2,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,526Average$1,922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,547Average$2,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,572Average$2,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,613Average$2,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,676Average$2,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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