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R8 204 Cheap flights to Melbourne

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Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 - 23:00JNB-MEL
26h 55m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:40 - 7:25MEL-JNB
31h 45m1 stop
R14 899Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 - 23:00JNB-MEL
26h 55m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 7:40MEL-JNB
25h 05m1 stop
R14 916Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 - 12:30JNB-MEL
40h 25m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 7:40MEL-JNB
25h 05m1 stop
R15 072Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 5:45JNB-MEL
31h 00m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 8:40MEL-JNB
25h 30m1 stop
R19 599Qatar Airways
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Mon, Dec 15 - Sun, Feb 15
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 23:15JNB-AVV
20h 45m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 15:00AVV-JNB
18h 00m1 stop
R20 276Qantas Airways
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Sun, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 6
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 23:15JNB-AVV
20h 45m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 15:00AVV-JNB
18h 00m1 stop
R20 310Qantas Airways
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Sun, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 6
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 5:45JNB-MEL
31h 00m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
17:10 - 8:40MEL-JNB
24h 30m1 stop
R20 380Qatar Airways
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Mon, Dec 15 - Thu, Jan 15
South African Logo
11:00 - 23:30DUR-MEL
27h 30m2 stops
South African Logo
19:55 - 18:05MEL-DUR
31h 10m2 stops
R21 507South African
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Mon, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 14
South African Logo
14:40 - 22:20DUR-MEL
22h 40m2 stops
South African Logo
20:45 - 13:55MEL-DUR
26h 10m2 stops
R21 542South African
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Mon, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 14
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 21:25CPT-MEL
25h 45m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:25 - 9:25MEL-CPT
23h 00m1 stop
R24 525Singapore Airlines
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Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Jan 15

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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 17 September 2025.
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Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

11:05-23:00

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

8:40-7:25

1 stop31h 45m

R14 899

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

11:05-23:00

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

15:35-7:40

1 stop25h 05m

R14 916

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

11:05-12:30

1 stop40h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

15:35-7:40

1 stop25h 05m

R15 072

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

13:45-5:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

R19 599

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 6/11

6:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

R20 276

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 6/11

6:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

R20 310

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

13:45-5:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

17:10-8:40

1 stop24h 30m

R20 380

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 10/11

11:00-23:30

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

19:55-18:05

2 stops31h 10m

R21 507

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 10/11

14:40-22:20

2 stops22h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

20:45-13:55

2 stops26h 10m

R21 542

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/11

10:40-21:25

1 stop25h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

19:25-9:25

1 stop23h 00m

R24 525

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R16 737, 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 March, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R17 067.

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 R19 223. 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 R22 129. 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 757 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 R23 018 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 R18 664 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 R16 477 on momondo.

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Summary info about Melbourne flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R8 204

Best Round-Trip Price

R14 899

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 204 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne).
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The best round-trip flight price to Melbourne from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R14 899 (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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January 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 59 days prior to their departure date, when tickets on average are R18 664.

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.

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 September 2025, there are 10 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.

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