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

For as low as $1,719, Singapore Airlines can have you in South Africa from Melbourne Airport in 20h 40m. 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?

$710 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 $780 and $805, 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.

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to South Africa
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mar. 17/218:20

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sam. 6/605:55

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JNB

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JNB

MEL

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Singapore Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,453

ven. 6/307:00

MEL

JNB

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Singapore Airlines

ven. 13/319:55

JNB

MEL

1 stop27h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 19/1$1,478

jeu. 26/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

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sam. 14/313:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop31h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 19/1$1,479

jeu. 5/318:20

MEL

JNB

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JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 35m

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Deal found 19/1$1,485

lun. 24/805:55

MEL

JNB

1 stop20h 40m

Singapore Airlines

mer. 30/913:45

JNB

MEL

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Singapore Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,595

jeu. 9/718:25

MEL

JNB

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JNB

MEL

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JNB

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Qatar Airways

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JNB

MEL

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DUR

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MEL

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Deal found 20/1$1,655

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MEL

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Deal found 20/1$1,659

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 21 janvier 2026.

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DUR

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MEL

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Deal found 19/1$1,656

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JNB

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Singapore Airlines

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JNB

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Qatar Airways

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JNB

MEL

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Qatar Airways

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South African

ven. 13/320:20

DUR

MEL

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South African

Deal found 20/1$1,895

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DUR

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Qantas Airways

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MEL

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Qantas Airways

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JNB

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MEL

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Deal found 19/1$1,662

ven. 1/515:30

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CPT

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Singapore Airlines

sam. 16/510:40

CPT

MEL

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Singapore Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,745

lun. 2/216:10

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JNB

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Qatar Airways

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JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 35m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 19/1$1,747

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JNB

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mer. 18/313:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 35m

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Deal found 19/1$1,664

lun. 16/217:55

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Qatar Airways

mer. 11/320:30

JNB

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1 stop24h 15m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 20/1$1,763

dim. 8/213:10

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JNB

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JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 35m

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Deal found 19/1$1,668

ven. 30/120:45

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DUR

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South African

jeu. 21/514:40

DUR

MEL

2 stops21h 15m

South African

Deal found 20/1$2,050

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JNB

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Qatar Airways

ven. 24/414:45

JNB

MEL

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Qatar Airways

Deal found 20/1$1,802

sam. 6/620:55

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JNB

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JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 00m

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Deal found 20/1$1,704

ven. 20/316:10

MEL

CPT

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Qatar Airways

lun. 30/313:15

CPT

MEL

1 stop24h 55m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 21/1$1,894

dim. 15/223:40

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JNB

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JNB

MEL

1 stop25h 35m

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Deal found 20/1$1,739

ven. 1/520:55

MEL

CPT

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Qatar Airways

sam. 16/513:00

CPT

MEL

1 stop25h 10m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 19/1$1,898

ven. 6/322:30

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JNB

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JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 15m

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Deal found 20/1$1,739

ven. 6/316:10

MEL

CPT

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Qatar Airways

ven. 13/318:55

CPT

MEL

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Qatar Airways

Deal found 20/1$1,913

jeu. 5/313:10

MEL

JNB

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jeu. 12/309:20

JNB

MEL

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Deal found 19/1$1,769

jeu. 5/309:15

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DUR

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jeu. 12/307:00

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MEL

2 stops31h 20m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 19/1$1,955

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CPT

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MEL

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Deal found 20/1$1,876

mer. 11/216:10

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CPT

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mar. 3/312:35

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Qatar Airways

Deal found 20/1$1,973

lun. 2/219:55

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DUR

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MEL

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Deal found 19/1$1,987

dim. 22/307:15

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CPT

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MEL

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Qatar Airways

Deal found 19/1$2,020

jeu. 5/218:20

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MEL

2 stops54h 15m

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Deal found 20/1$1,993

mar. 3/207:15

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DUR

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Qatar Airways

jeu. 7/512:05

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MEL

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Qatar Airways

Deal found 20/1$2,053

ven. 20/313:10

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Deal found 21/1$1,996

sam. 4/414:30

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Deal found 20/1$2,013

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to South Africa
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ven. 30/116:10

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Deal found 20/1$1,864

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Deal found 20/1$1,659

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Deal found 19/1$1,447

lun. 9/223:40

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Qatar Airways

lun. 4/520:40

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1 stop24h 15m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 19/1$1,689

jeu. 12/218:20

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Deal found 19/1$1,422

jeu. 12/216:10

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jeu. 26/212:35

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Qatar Airways

Deal found 18/1$1,845

dim. 15/216:10

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1 stop32h 00m

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Deal found 18/1$1,647

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Deal found 20/1$1,683

mar. 17/218:20

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Deal found 19/1$1,424

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Deal found 19/1$1,649

jeu. 26/218:20

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1 stop23h 00m

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sam. 14/313:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop31h 00m

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Deal found 19/1$1,479

One-way flights from Melbourne to South Africa
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mar. 27/118:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 19/1$746

sam. 28/218:20

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JNB

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Etihad Airways

Deal found 20/1$768

mar. 10/318:20

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Etihad Airways

Deal found 19/1$787

sam. 28/213:10

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Deal found 20/1$836

dim. 8/313:10

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lun. 9/306:15

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Deal found 19/1$845

sam. 14/313:10

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Deal found 19/1$850

mar. 10/322:35

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Deal found 19/1$854

ven. 13/313:10

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jeu. 12/322:35

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Deal found 19/1$857

dim. 1/313:10

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ven. 15/513:00

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Round-trip from	$1,422
One-way from	$746
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,775

Qatar Airways
12/2-23/2
2 total stops
55h 00m total
Melbourne to South Africa

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27/1
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23h 00m total
Melbourne to South Africa

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MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

mar. 3/2

18:20-13:05

2 stops27h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

jeu. 7/5

12:05-22:10

2 stops26h 05m

$1,656

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

jeu. 12/2

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 23/2

09:25-23:20

3 stops28h 55m

$1,662

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

ven. 6/3

13:10-00:25

3 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 18/3

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,664

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

dim. 8/2

13:10-15:35

3 stops35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 15/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,668

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

sam. 6/6

20:55-02:20

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 20/6

20:55-04:55

1 stop24h 00m

$1,704

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

mar. 16/6

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 30/6

13:45-04:40

1 stop30h 55m

$1,719

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

lun. 9/2

19:55-15:35

2 stops28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 4/5

14:45-04:55

1 stop30h 10m

$1,722

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

dim. 15/2

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 13/3

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

$1,739

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

ven. 6/3

22:30-08:20

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 13/3

20:30-05:45

1 stop24h 15m

$1,739

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

ven. 1/5

15:30-09:25

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

sam. 16/5

10:40-11:00

2 stops40h 20m

$1,745

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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 $970). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,459). 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

3,485 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

3,485 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,485 reviews

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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

1,434 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,485 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

3,485 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

1,374 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,485 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

3,485 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 $1,719, Singapore Airlines can have you in South Africa from Melbourne Airport in 20h 40m. 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?
$710 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 $780 and $805, 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 $970). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,459). 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$796	Average$1,745	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$870	Average$1,892	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$989	Average$1,534	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,092	Average$1,636	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
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