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R8 220 Cheap flights to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Melbourne departing on 5/12. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Qantas Airways Logo
11:15 - 18:50DUR-MEL
22h 35m2 stops
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6:15 - 19:50MEL-DUR
22h 35m2 stops
R14 762Qantas Airways
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Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 12
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11:00 - 23:00JNB-MEL
27h 00m1 stop
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0:45 - 7:25MEL-JNB
39h 40m1 stop
R14 935Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 4
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 23:00JNB-MEL
27h 00m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:25 - 7:40MEL-JNB
32h 15m1 stop
R14 953Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Apr 14
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 23:20JNB-MEL
24h 35m1 stop
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23:40 - 15:35MEL-JNB
24h 55m1 stop
R15 004Qatar Airways
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Mon, Feb 9 - Fri, Feb 20
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 23:20JNB-MEL
24h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 16:10MEL-JNB
33h 00m1 stop
R16 008Qatar Airways
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Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 31
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 18:10JNB-MEL
19h 30m1 stop
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0:35 - 18:35MEL-JNB
27h 00m1 stop
R18 085Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 19
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 18:10JNB-MEL
19h 30m1 stop
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0:35 - 6:10MEL-JNB
38h 35m1 stop
R18 881Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 23
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 6:25DUR-MEL
26h 15m1 stop
Emirates Logo
6:15 - 17:10MEL-DUR
43h 55m1 stop
R24 004Emirates
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Tue, Dec 9 - Fri, Feb 20
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 18:15DUR-MEL
38h 05m1 stop
Emirates Logo
22:30 - 17:10MEL-DUR
27h 40m1 stop
R25 267Emirates
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Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 12
South African Logo
20:20 - 22:20DUR-MEL
41h 00m2 stops
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19:55 - 8:40MEL-DUR
21h 45m2 stops
R33 626South African
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Fri, Dec 19 - Fri, Dec 26

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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 4 November 2025.
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DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 2/3

11:15-18:50

2 stops22h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

6:15-19:50

2 stops22h 35m

R14 762

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

0:45-7:25

1 stop39h 40m

R14 935

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 14/4

7:25-7:40

1 stop32h 15m

R14 953

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

R15 004

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

16:10-16:10

1 stop33h 00m

R16 008

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

13:40-18:10

1 stop19h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

0:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

R18 085

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

13:40-18:10

1 stop19h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 23/2

0:35-6:10

1 stop38h 35m

R18 881

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 9/12

19:10-6:25

1 stop26h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

6:15-17:10

1 stop43h 55m

R24 004

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 2/3

19:10-18:15

1 stop38h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

22:30-17:10

1 stop27h 40m

R25 267

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 19/12

20:20-22:20

2 stops41h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 26/12

19:55-8:40

2 stops21h 45m

R33 626

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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 752, 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 R16 804.

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 181. 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 080. 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 718 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 967 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 301 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 493 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Melbourne

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Find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Avalon Airport
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTMarch9% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne costs on average just R16 752 in March
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember20% more expensiveIt costs about R22 100 for flights to Melbourne from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember339% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Melbourne from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Cheap Melbourne flight deals and tips

Summary info about Melbourne flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R8 220

Best Round-Trip Price

R14 762

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 220 (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 762 (Durban King Shaka Intl 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 12% 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 301.

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 375 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 November 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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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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