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

For as low as $1,747, Etihad Airways can have you in South Africa from Melbourne Airport in 23h. 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?

$688 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 $756 and $780, 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.

$748+ Flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa

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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 28 January 2026.

Mon 2/220:45

MEL

DUR

2 stops20h 55m

South African

Thu 21/515:20

DUR

MEL

2 stops20h 35m

South African

Deal found 27/1$1,225

Sun 18/1019:25

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Sat 31/1019:55

JNB

MEL

1 stop27h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 26/1$1,293

Thu 20/823:35

MEL

JNB

1 stop27h 00m

Singapore Airlines

Mon 7/919:50

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 50m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,347

Sun 26/718:25

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Thu 13/813:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop30h 55m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,405

Fri 6/307:00

MEL

JNB

1 stop20h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Wed 18/319:55

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 50m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 26/1$1,413

Thu 12/318:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 19/320:30

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 26/1$1,442

Thu 26/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 5/320:30

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,452

Tue 9/605:55

MEL

JNB

1 stop20h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Sat 20/619:50

JNB

MEL

1 stop31h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 26/1$1,477

Sun 8/316:40

MEL

JNB

1 stop34h 55m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 17/319:55

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 50m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,530

Thu 5/318:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Etihad Airways

Sun 8/309:50

JNB

MEL

1 stop22h 10m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 27/1$1,540

Thu 5/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 9/220:30

JNB

MEL

1 stop41h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,543

Thu 19/300:35

MEL

CPT

2 stops41h 50m

Singapore Airlines

Mon 30/310:40

CPT

MEL

2 stops22h 30m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 26/1$1,658

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 28 January 2026.

Fri 6/313:10

MEL

JNB

3 stops44h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 18/312:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop25h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 26/1$1,638

Thu 7/517:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Etihad Airways

Sun 17/509:50

JNB

MEL

1 stop22h 00m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 26/1$1,747

Fri 1/505:55

MEL

CPT

2 stops35h 30m

Singapore Airlines

Sat 16/510:40

CPT

MEL

2 stops40h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,786

Sat 9/520:55

MEL

JNB

2 stops37h 25m

RwandAir

Fri 15/516:50

JNB

MEL

2 stops28h 05m

RwandAir

Deal found 26/1$1,802

Mon 4/515:45

MEL

JNB

1 stop25h 05m

Qatar Airways

Tue 12/514:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop23h 25m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 26/1$1,806

Tue 7/418:25

MEL

DUR

3 stops45h 15m

Ethiopian Air

Fri 29/508:10

DUR

MEL

3 stops42h 50m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 28/1$2,274

Tue 7/421:15

MEL

DUR

1 stop27h 20m

Emirates

Fri 29/518:40

DUR

MEL

1 stop26h 50m

Emirates

Deal found 28/1$2,454

Sat 16/520:55

MEL

JNB

2 stops37h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 30/520:40

JNB

MEL

1 stop24h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,665

Thu 7/517:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Etihad Airways

Fri 15/509:50

JNB

MEL

1 stop22h 00m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 26/1$1,747

Tue 5/515:10

MEL

JNB

2 stops31h 10m

RwandAir

Fri 15/516:50

JNB

MEL

2 stops28h 05m

RwandAir

Deal found 26/1$1,802

Mon 4/515:45

MEL

JNB

1 stop25h 05m

Qatar Airways

Mon 18/514:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop23h 25m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 26/1$1,806

Tue 24/316:10

MEL

CPT

1 stop27h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 7/416:35

CPT

MEL

2 stops63h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,793

Sat 9/515:10

MEL

JNB

2 stops31h 10m

RwandAir

Mon 18/516:50

JNB

MEL

2 stops28h 05m

RwandAir

Deal found 26/1$1,802

Sun 3/515:45

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 25m

Qatar Airways

Tue 12/514:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop23h 25m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 26/1$1,806

Thu 7/520:55

MEL

JNB

2 stops37h 25m

RwandAir

Mon 18/516:50

JNB

MEL

2 stops28h 05m

RwandAir

Deal found 26/1$1,802

Tue 5/520:55

MEL

JNB

1 stop27h 15m

Qatar Airways

Tue 12/514:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop23h 25m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 26/1$1,806

Sat 14/313:10

MEL

DUR

3 stops37h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 21/312:25

DUR

MEL

2 stops25h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/1$1,890

Tue 26/521:15

MEL

DUR

1 stop27h 20m

Emirates

Fri 29/507:00

DUR

MEL

2 stops30h 50m

Emirates

Deal found 25/1$2,522

Fri 1/516:10

MEL

CPT

2 stops49h 35m

Qatar Airways

Sat 16/513:00

CPT

MEL

1 stop25h 10m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 27/1$1,903

Tue 7/415:10

MEL

DUR

2 stops36h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 29/512:05

DUR

MEL

2 stops26h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/1$1,917

Wed 18/316:10

MEL

CPT

2 stops39h 40m

Qatar Airways

Sun 22/312:35

CPT

MEL

1 stop25h 45m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 25/1$1,960

Thu 19/216:10

MEL

CPT

1 stop27h 20m

Qatar Airways

Mon 2/312:35

CPT

MEL

1 stop25h 45m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 26/1$1,962

Mon 23/216:10

MEL

CPT

1 stop34h 20m

Qatar Airways

Mon 2/312:35

CPT

MEL

1 stop25h 45m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 26/1$1,962

Tue 24/223:40

MEL

CPT

1 stop26h 45m

Qatar Airways

Tue 3/312:35

CPT

MEL

1 stop25h 45m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 26/1$1,962

Tue 24/216:10

MEL

CPT

1 stop34h 15m

Qatar Airways

Wed 4/312:35

CPT

MEL

1 stop25h 45m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 26/1$1,962

Wed 25/218:50

MEL

CPT

2 stops31h 40m

Qatar Airways

Wed 4/312:35

CPT

MEL

1 stop25h 45m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 26/1$1,998

Tue 26/520:55

MEL

DUR

2 stops45h 40m

Qatar Airways

Fri 29/517:00

DUR

MEL

2 stops45h 10m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 25/1$2,126

Tue 7/416:10

MEL

DUR

3 stops31h 25m

Qatar Airways

Fri 29/512:05

DUR

MEL

2 stops26h 05m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 28/1$2,435

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa. Data last updated 28 January 2026 and is based on user searches.

Wed 28/106:15

MEL

CPT

1 stop38h 25m

Emirates

Mon 9/218:30

CPT

MEL

1 stop43h 55m

Emirates

Deal found 26/1$1,821

Fri 30/116:10

MEL

DUR

2 stops31h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 16/212:25

DUR

MEL

2 stops25h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,837

Mon 2/220:45

MEL

DUR

2 stops20h 55m

South African

Thu 21/515:20

DUR

MEL

2 stops20h 35m

South African

Deal found 27/1$1,225

Mon 2/216:10

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 25m

Qatar Airways

Sat 14/213:45

JNB

MEL

1 stop31h 00m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 28/1$1,743

Mon 2/216:10

MEL

DUR

2 stops29h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 21/512:05

DUR

MEL

2 stops26h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,799

Thu 5/218:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 9/220:30

JNB

MEL

1 stop41h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,543

Tue 10/218:20

MEL

CPT

2 stops35h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 17/208:30

CPT

MEL

2 stops29h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 25/1$1,763

Tue 10/223:40

MEL

CPT

1 stop26h 45m

Qatar Airways

Tue 17/219:00

CPT

MEL

1 stop25h 45m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 25/1$1,814

Wed 11/216:10

MEL

CPT

1 stop27h 20m

Qatar Airways

Wed 18/212:35

CPT

MEL

1 stop32h 10m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 26/1$1,809

Fri 20/216:55

MEL

CPT

2 stops29h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 20/314:35

CPT

MEL

2 stops30h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 25/1$1,863

Thu 26/213:10

MEL

CPT

2 stops33h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 5/313:50

CPT

MEL

2 stops35h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,716

Thu 26/223:40

MEL

CPT

1 stop26h 45m

Qatar Airways

Thu 5/319:00

CPT

MEL

1 stop25h 45m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 27/1$1,834

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 28 January 2026.

Tue 3/318:20

MEL

JNB

1 stop23h 00m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 27/1$748

Wed 4/313:10

MEL

JNB

3 stops35h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$771

Tue 3/313:10

MEL

JNB

3 stops30h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$828

Sat 14/313:10

MEL

JNB

3 stops52h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 25/1$858

Wed 4/318:20

MEL

JNB

2 stops45h 50m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 27/1$902

Tue 24/313:10

MEL

CPT

3 stops41h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$917

Wed 4/316:10

MEL

JNB

1 stop32h 25m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 27/1$931

Sun 22/313:10

MEL

CPT

3 stops56h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 25/1$947

Sun 15/213:10

MEL

CPT

3 stops49h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$959

Thu 5/316:10

MEL

JNB

2 stops31h 10m

RwandAir

Deal found 27/1$964

Sat 14/313:10

MEL

CPT

3 stops37h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 25/1$1,006

Sat 27/620:20

MEL

JNB

2 stops41h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,013

Find flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa

Round-trip from	$1,405
One-way from	$748
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,720

Singapore Airlines
26/7-13/8
2 total stops
63h 05m total
Melbourne to South Africa

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Etihad Airways
3/3
1 total stop
23h 00m total
Melbourne to South Africa

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

13:10-00:25

3 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

$1,638

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

20:55-02:20

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

20:40-04:55

1 stop24h 15m

$1,665

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

17:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

09:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

$1,747

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

17:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

09:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

$1,747

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

05:55-09:25

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

10:40-11:00

2 stops40h 20m

$1,786

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

16:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

$1,793

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

20:55-02:20

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

16:50-04:55

2 stops28h 05m

$1,802

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

15:10-14:20

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

16:50-04:55

2 stops28h 05m

$1,802

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

15:10-14:20

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

16:50-04:55

2 stops28h 05m

$1,802

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

20:55-02:20

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

16:50-04:55

2 stops28h 05m

$1,802

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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 $941). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,413). 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 Singapore Airlines, Emirates, 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.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,439 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,439 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,439 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,488 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,439 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

978 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,439 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

1,376 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,439 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

South African

7.3

Good

52 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,439 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?
For as low as $1,747, Etihad Airways can have you in South Africa from Melbourne Airport in 23h. 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?
$688 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 $756 and $780, 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 $941). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,413). 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$771	Average$1,656	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$843	Average$1,832	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$958	Average$1,487	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,057	Average$1,605	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,305	Average$1,965	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,375	Average$2,124	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,433	Average$1,797	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
South African	Cheapest$1,441	Average$1,943	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
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