Users have found that booking a flight from Melbourne to South Africa at least 61 days early can save you up to 18% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 61 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Melbourne to South Africa for as little as $1,547 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,750 for flights departing within the next 3 days.
Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Melbourne. Users have commonly found prices around $1,369 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $973. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to South Africa for under $1,706. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Etihad Airways for just $1,584, but on average you can expect to pay $3,600.
Etihad Airways is one of the many airlines that have implemented additional safety measures to control the spread of COVID-19. New policies for travellers booking flights from Melbourne to South Africa include masks being provided and required on board, daily cleaning and sanitisation, use of HEPA filters, pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms, and socially-distanced seating (for a limited time). Keep in mind that policies will vary by airline.
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like South African, Singapore Airlines, and Etihad Airways flying from Melbourne to South Africa have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to South Africa, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.
Within the past month, 1,549 users have taken a look at flights from Melbourne to South Africa.
Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Etihad Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to South Africa.
Most travellers choose Melbourne - Durban King Shaka Intl, Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Melbourne - Cape Town Intl when deciding on the best route from Melbourne to South Africa.
On average you can expect to pay $2,975 for a flight from Melbourne to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is $614 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Durban King Shaka Intl) is currently priced at $8,137.
For as low as $1,870, Qatar Airways can have you in South Africa from Melbourne in 24h. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to South Africa is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,584 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, starting at $1,870 and $6,931 round-trip.
For one-way options, check prices for Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,057.
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$663 | $998 | No cancel fee | 68% |
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$735 | $1,145 | No cancel fee | 81% |
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$761 | $1,169 | No cancel fee | 74% |
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$698 | $1,177 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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$791 | $1,260 | No cancel fee | 78% |
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$937 | $1,264 | No cancel fee | 80% |
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$813 | $1,309 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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$824 | $1,370 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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