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Cheap flights from Melbourne to South Africa from $1,029

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 23/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 6 June 2026.

Wed 12/805:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 26/820:25
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,482
Mon 24/815:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop36h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 9/920:25
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,542
Sat 5/905:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 21/920:25
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/6$1,597
Mon 10/805:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 31/820:25
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/6$1,598
Mon 17/818:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 31/820:25
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,602
Tue 6/1006:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 23/1020:25
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,605
Tue 6/1006:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 27/1013:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,666
Mon 31/823:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 18/913:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,685
Tue 6/1016:10
MEL
-
JNB
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 23/1014:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop42h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,712
Sat 17/1016:10
MEL
-
JNB
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/1012:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop44h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$1,739
Sun 1/1100:35
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 23/1110:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops40h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,871
Mon 2/1116:10
MEL
-
CPT
1 stop34h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 23/1112:35
CPT
-
MEL
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,938

Find 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 6 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,482

One-way from

$1,029

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,785
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 12/8-26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 00m total
  • Melbourne to South Africa
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 55m total
  • Melbourne to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($304 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

09:25-23:20

3 stops28h 55m

$2,025

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

13:45-06:20

2 stops31h 35m

$2,091

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

23:40-17:30

1 stop26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

$2,167

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

16:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

$2,167

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

06:15-16:35

1 stop43h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

18:50-23:20

1 stop43h 30m

$2,210

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 14/11

16:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

$2,210

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

12:05-10:25

2 stops31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

22:20-06:25

1 stop23h 05m

$2,211

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

12:05-10:25

2 stops31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

13:25-23:20

1 stop24h 55m

$2,211

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 16/7

22:55-05:30

1 stop38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

19:10-16:40

1 stop37h 30m

$2,270

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

05:15-10:15

1 stop37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/8

22:20-08:50

2 stops26h 30m

$2,270

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to South Africa

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa (average of $674). Flying from Melbourne to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,206). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa?

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to South Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 6 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,532 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,532 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,532 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,576 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,532 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
South African
7.6
Good
62 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,532 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,044 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,532 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,448 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,532 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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.

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

    Departing from Melbourne to South Africa will take you 18h. Airlines will cover a distance of 10263 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $682. 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 - Cape Town Intl or Melbourne Avalon - Johannesburg OR Tambo, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa (average of $674). Flying from Melbourne to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,206). 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

Discover the top 9 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 6 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$755Average$1,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$825Average$1,870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$913Average$1,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,058Average$1,508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,243Average$2,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,329Average$2,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,403Average$1,759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,479Average$1,938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,669Average$2,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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