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Cheap flights from Melbourne to South Africa from $916

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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,447

One-way from

$916

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,034
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 24/10-5/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 00m total
  • Melbourne to South Africa
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3/8
  • 3/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 15m total
  • Melbourne to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($394 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($103 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 11 July 2025.

Fri 24/1000:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Wed 5/1119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop30h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,447
Fri 19/905:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/1109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,481
Thu 23/1018:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,516
Sun 26/1022:30MEL - JNB
2 stops42h 50mChina Eastern
Thu 6/1109:50JNB - MEL
2 stops43h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/7$1,766
Sun 26/1006:00AVV - JNB
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1109:50JNB - AVV
2 stops52h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,865
Wed 20/815:40MEL - CPT
2 stops25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Wed 27/810:40CPT - MEL
2 stops33h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,891
Mon 27/1008:10AVV - JNB
1 stop39h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 9/1117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,891
Tue 5/805:00MEL - DUR
2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/806:00DUR - MEL
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,892
Mon 1/921:20MEL - CPT
2 stops48h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/913:50CPT - MEL
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,914
Sat 1/1117:10MEL - CPT
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 25/1112:35CPT - MEL
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/7$1,961
Mon 25/805:15MEL - CPT
1 stop43h 35mEmirates
Mon 1/913:05CPT - MEL
1 stop32h 25mEmirates
Deal found 10/7$1,994
Sun 10/819:45MEL - DUR
2 stops22h 45mSouth African
Thu 6/1115:20DUR - MEL
2 stops22h 00mSouth African
Deal found 9/7$2,107

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Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 24/10

00:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

$1,447

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 19/9

05:00-08:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,481

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

18:10-08:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

11:05-07:10

1 stop35h 05m

$1,516

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

22:30-08:20

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

09:50-14:05

2 stops43h 15m

$1,766

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 26/10

06:00-08:20

2 stops35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

09:50-23:15

2 stops52h 25m

$1,865

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 27/10

08:10-15:00

1 stop39h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

$1,891

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 20/8

15:40-09:25

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/8

10:40-04:20

2 stops33h 40m

$1,891

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 5/8

05:00-12:20

2 stops39h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 22/8

06:00-03:10

2 stops37h 10m

$1,892

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 1/9

21:20-13:45

2 stops48h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/9

13:50-06:15

2 stops32h 25m

$1,914

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

17:10-17:25

1 stop33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

12:35-23:45

1 stop26h 10m

$1,961

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa (average of $1,096). Flying from Melbourne to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,775). 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 11 July 2025.

When flying from Melbourne 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 11 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Melbourne to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,324 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
876 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
South African
7.5
Good
35 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $925. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to South Africa for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to South Africa?

    While some choose either Melbourne Avalon - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Melbourne - Cape Town Intl, Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from Melbourne to South Africa.

  • 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 to South Africa?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa (average of $1,096). Flying from Melbourne to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,775). 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 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 11 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,126Average$1,662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,238Average$2,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,442Average$1,721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,506Average$2,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,516Average$1,923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,516Average$1,886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,537Average$2,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,604Average$2,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,663Average$2,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,724Average$2,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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