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

For as low as $2,229, Qatar Airways can have you in South Africa from Melbourne Airport in 22h 35m. 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?

$722 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 $793 and $819, 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 - 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.

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
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 December 2025.

Wed 31/1218:20MEL - CPT

2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 21/117:15CPT - MEL

3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$2,640

Wed 24/1210:00MEL - JNB

2 stops54h 25mCathay Pacific

Wed 14/111:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/12$2,674

Thu 25/1216:45MEL - JNB

1 stop31h 15mQantas Airways

Fri 2/117:30JNB - MEL

1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/12$2,881

Sat 20/1218:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways

Mon 5/109:50JNB - MEL

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/12$3,138

Wed 31/1206:15MEL - CPT

1 stop38h 25mEmirates

Wed 21/113:40CPT - MEL

2 stops59h 35mEmirates

Deal found 16/12$3,207

Sat 20/1218:20MEL - JNB

2 stops34h 50mEthiopian Air

Mon 5/114:30JNB - MEL

2 stops41h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/12$3,224

Thu 25/1206:15MEL - JNB

3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/117:30JNB - MEL

1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$3,274

Wed 24/1218:20MEL - JNB

2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/114:30JNB - MEL

3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12$3,304

Sun 21/1218:20MEL - CPT

2 stops28h 25mEthiopian Air

Fri 30/114:35CPT - MEL

2 stops65h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/12$3,334

Sun 21/1218:20MEL - JNB

2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/123:00JNB - MEL

2 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$3,389

Sun 21/1218:20MEL - CPT

2 stops53h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/117:15CPT - MEL

2 stops66h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$3,472

Sat 20/1218:20MEL - CPT

2 stops52h 25mEthiopian Air

Fri 16/114:35CPT - MEL

2 stops65h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/12$3,582

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 18 December 2025.

Fri 30/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/212:45JNB - MEL

1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,484

Mon 2/216:10MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways

Sat 14/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/12$1,848

Mon 2/219:25MEL - JNB

1 stop19h 45mSingapore Airlines

Sat 14/213:40JNB - MEL

1 stop19h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/12$1,862

Tue 31/318:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways

Fri 24/409:50JNB - MEL

1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/12$1,876

Fri 23/123:55MEL - CPT

1 stop44h 45mEmirates

Thu 29/118:30CPT - MEL

1 stop38h 45mEmirates

Deal found 16/12$2,223

Wed 18/206:15MEL - DUR

2 stops22h 35mQantas Airways

Fri 20/207:00DUR - MEL

2 stops30h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/12$2,229

Thu 12/218:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 18/220:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,484

Thu 29/116:10MEL - JNB

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/220:30JNB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12$1,655

Fri 16/117:10MEL - CPT

1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways

Sun 22/212:35CPT - MEL

1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12$2,016

Fri 1/517:10MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 15/511:20JNB - MEL

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12$1,685

Fri 16/117:10MEL - CPT

1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways

Sat 21/212:35CPT - MEL

1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/12$2,054

Thu 15/106:30MEL - CPT

2 stops22h 25mQantas Airways

Sun 15/209:00CPT - MEL

2 stops28h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/12$2,344

Sat 31/116:10MEL - JNB

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,768

Wed 18/206:15MEL - PZB

2 stops40h 25mEmirates

Sun 22/218:20PZB - MEL

2 stops27h 05mEmirates

Deal found 17/12$2,427

Sat 31/116:10MEL - CPT

1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways

Sat 7/206:05CPT - MEL

2 stops38h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/12$2,060

Mon 11/505:15MEL - PZB

2 stops46h 05mEmirates

Wed 13/507:05PZB - MEL

2 stops25h 35mEmirates

Deal found 15/12$2,441

Fri 23/116:10MEL - CPT

1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/117:15CPT - MEL

2 stops62h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,847

Sun 10/520:55MEL - DUR

2 stops45h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 13/517:00DUR - MEL

2 stops45h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/12$2,107

Mon 2/222:30MEL - DUR

1 stop27h 40mEmirates

Sat 2/507:00DUR - MEL

2 stops25h 40mEmirates

Deal found 16/12$2,486

Sun 1/218:20MEL - CPT

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 15/212:35CPT - MEL

1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,886

Sun 10/521:15MEL - DUR

1 stop27h 20mEmirates

Wed 13/511:15DUR - MEL

2 stops34h 15mEmirates

Deal found 15/12$2,507

Thu 15/110:00MEL - CPT

3 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 15/213:50CPT - MEL

2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,950

Wed 18/222:30MEL - DUR

1 stop27h 40mEmirates

Fri 20/207:00DUR - MEL

2 stops38h 25mEmirates

Deal found 16/12$2,578

Mon 2/220:45MEL - DUR

2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/514:40DUR - MEL

2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,984

Mon 2/209:15MEL - DUR

3 stops34h 40mQatar Airways

Sat 2/511:55DUR - MEL

3 stops33h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12$3,006

Fri 16/106:00MEL - CPT

2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 22/218:10CPT - MEL

2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$2,276

Fri 16/110:00MEL - CPT

3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 21/213:50CPT - MEL

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$2,390

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa. Data last updated 18 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 14/115:35MEL - JNB

1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific

Fri 30/111:00JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/12$2,065

Wed 14/117:10MEL - JNB

1 stop43h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/111:00JNB - MEL

2 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$2,090

Thu 15/110:00MEL - CPT

3 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 15/213:50CPT - MEL

2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,950

Thu 15/117:10MEL - CPT

1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways

Mon 16/212:35CPT - MEL

1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/12$1,972

Sun 18/123:40MEL - CPT

1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/217:15CPT - MEL

2 stops55h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,945

Fri 23/118:20MEL - CPT

2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/117:15CPT - MEL

2 stops62h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,644

Wed 28/123:40MEL - CPT

2 stops32h 10mQatar Airways

Mon 9/219:00CPT - MEL

1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/12$1,978

Wed 28/118:50MEL - CPT

2 stops24h 35mSouth African

Mon 9/215:55CPT - MEL

2 stops21h 25mSouth African

Deal found 17/12$1,989

Fri 30/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/212:45JNB - MEL

1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,484

Sat 31/118:20MEL - JNB

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/213:45JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,623

Sat 31/118:20MEL - CPT

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/215:55CPT - MEL

2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,951

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 December 2025.

Sat 28/218:20MEL - CPT

2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,043

Sat 28/216:10MEL - CPT

1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/12$1,170

Mon 22/1201:30MEL - JNB

3 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,596

Tue 23/1218:20MEL - JNB

2 stops34h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/12$1,646

Tue 23/1214:20MEL - DUR

3 stops57h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,808

Sat 20/1218:20MEL - CPT

2 stops52h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/12$1,888

Tue 23/1218:20MEL - CPT

2 stops53h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/12$1,900

Sat 28/208:45MEL - CPT

3 stops38h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,904

Tue 23/1214:20MEL - CPT

3 stops57h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$1,989

Tue 23/1217:10MEL - JNB

1 stop30h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/12$2,125

Mon 22/1213:10MEL - CPT

3 stops54h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$2,130

Sun 21/1207:45MEL - CPT

3 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$2,163

Find flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa

Round-trip from	$1,484
One-way from	$1,043
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$2,142

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2 total stops
55h 00m total
Melbourne to South Africa

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2 total stops
29h 15m total
Melbourne to South Africa

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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

12:45-05:45

1 stop32h 00m

$1,484

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

20:30-05:45

1 stop24h 15m

$1,484

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

16:10-14:20

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

20:30-05:45

1 stop24h 15m

$1,655

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

17:10-08:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

11:20-23:35

2 stops28h 15m

$1,685

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 31/1

16:10-14:20

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

13:45-05:45

1 stop31h 00m

$1,768

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

16:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

17:15-17:00

2 stops62h 45m

$1,847

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

$1,848

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

19:25-06:10

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

13:40-18:10

1 stop19h 30m

$1,862

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

18:10-08:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

09:50-15:35

1 stop21h 45m

$1,876

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

18:20-21:00

2 stops35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

12:35-05:45

1 stop32h 10m

$1,886

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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 $985). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,513). 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?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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

3,440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,440 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,440 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,413 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,440 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

947 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,332 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

South African

7.4

Good

49 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?
For as low as $2,229, Qatar Airways can have you in South Africa from Melbourne Airport in 22h 35m. 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?
$722 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 $793 and $819, 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 $985). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,513). 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$810	Average$1,823	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,102	Average$1,612	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,275	Average$1,574	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,370	Average$1,997	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,428	Average$2,186	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,504	Average$1,890	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
South African	Cheapest$1,519	Average$2,057	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,556	Average$1,909	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,625	Average$2,261	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 December 2025.

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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 December 2025.