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R8 401 Cheap flights to Melbourne

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Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 23:00
JNB
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MEL
27h 00m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:15 - 7:40
MEL
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JNB
48h 25m2 stops
R15 453Cathay Pacific
Thu, Mar 26 - Tue, Mar 31
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 17:00
CPT
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MEL
62h 45m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:10 - 11:50
MEL
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CPT
53h 40m2 stops
R15 504Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 4
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 23:00
JNB
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MEL
27h 00m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:35 - 7:25
MEL
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JNB
31h 50m2 stops
R15 520Cathay Pacific
Fri, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 22
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 16:35
JNB
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MEL
21h 45m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
17:10 - 8:20
MEL
-
JNB
23h 10m1 stop
R15 571Etihad Airways
Fri, Apr 3 - Tue, May 19
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 23:20
JNB
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MEL
24h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 8:40
MEL
-
JNB
25h 30m1 stop
R15 723Qatar Airways
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
Qatar Airways Logo
11:55 - 22:10
DUR
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MEL
26h 15m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 10:25
MEL
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DUR
26h 15m2 stops
R19 080Qatar Airways
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:50
JNB
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AVV
20h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 16:25
AVV
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JNB
18h 25m1 stop
R19 316Qantas Airways
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:50
JNB
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AVV
20h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 16:25
AVV
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JNB
18h 25m1 stop
R19 384Qantas Airways
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 17:00
PLZ
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MEL
37h 55m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 13:00
MEL
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PLZ
27h 40m2 stops
R19 552Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 26 - Fri, Jan 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:15 - 5:40
CPT
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MEL
51h 25m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:40 - 11:50
MEL
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CPT
46h 10m2 stops
R20 025Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 4

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Locate flights to Melbourne that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 13 550 searches and data was last updated on 15 December 2025.
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Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

16:15-7:40

2 stops48h 25m

R15 453

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

17:15-17:00

2 stops62h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

15:10-11:50

2 stops53h 40m

R15 504

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

8:35-7:25

2 stops31h 50m

R15 520

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

9:50-16:35

1 stop21h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

17:10-8:20

1 stop23h 10m

R15 571

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

R15 723

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 23/5

11:55-22:10

2 stops26h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

16:10-10:25

2 stops26h 15m

R19 080

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 27/5

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R19 316

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 27/5

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R19 384

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Fri 26/12

18:05-17:00

2 stops37h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

18:20-13:00

2 stops27h 40m

R19 552

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

17:15-5:40

3 stops51h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

22:40-11:50

2 stops46h 10m

R20 025

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest month to fly to Melbourne from South Africa is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R15 959, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of November, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R16 043.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R18 697. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from South Africa to Melbourne on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around R21 523. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

Flying to Melbourne from South Africa in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R17 271 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Melbourne, so prices are often more expensive at around R22 389 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around R17 460 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from South Africa for as low as R15 993 on momondo.

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Summary info about Melbourne flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R8 401

Best Round-Trip Price

R15 453

Fastest flight time

22h 10m

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The best one-way flight price to Melbourne from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R8 401 (Cape Town Intl to Melbourne).
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The best round-trip flight price to Melbourne from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R15 453 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne).
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The fastest flight to Melbourne from South Africa takes 22h 10m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Melbourne, with a 11% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Melbourne

How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne?

In general, most travellers find the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is about 12 days prior to their departure date, when tickets on average are R17 460.

Is there an alternative airport near Melbourne?

Those flying to Melbourne could potentially find better pricing at Melbourne Essendon Airport (11 km from Melbourne city centre), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (22 km from Melbourne city centre), Melbourne Avalon Airport (50 km from Melbourne city centre) or Bendigo Airport (132 km from Melbourne city centre) depending on the month and departure airport.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Melbourne?

Melbourne Avalon Airport has an average price of R1 604 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting Melbourne. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Melbourne?

Prices for flights to Melbourne refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Melbourne?

As of December 2025, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights to Melbourne.

How old do you have to be to fly to Melbourne?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Melbourne.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Melbourne?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight to Melbourne. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

Can I find flights to Melbourne with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Melbourne with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights to Melbourne?

Once all potential Melbourne flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Melbourne right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track flight prices for Melbourne and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.

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Popular Flights to Melbourne

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Johannesburg to Melbourne Flightsfrom R820
Durban King Shaka Intl to Melbourne Flightsfrom R1 124
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Port Elizabeth to Melbourne Flightsfrom R1 159
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