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R8 031 Cheap flights to Melbourne

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Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 12:30JNB-MEL
40h 30m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:25 - 7:40MEL-JNB
25h 15m1 stop
R14 780Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Mar 27 - Thu, Apr 30
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 17:00JNB-MEL
22h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 8:20MEL-JNB
23h 00m1 stop
R14 848Etihad Airways
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Fri, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 15
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 17:00JNB-MEL
22h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 8:20MEL-JNB
23h 00m1 stop
R14 917Etihad Airways
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Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 10
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 20:20JNB-AVV
17h 50m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 15:00AVV-JNB
18h 00m1 stop
R19 223Qantas Airways
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Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 20:15JNB-AVV
17h 30m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
20:55 - 16:25AVV-JNB
27h 30m1 stop
R19 240Qantas Airways
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Wed, Apr 29 - Fri, May 8
Emirates Logo
15:20 - 18:15CPT-MEL
65h 55m2 stops
Emirates Logo
6:15 - 11:40MEL-CPT
38h 25m1 stop
R26 724Emirates
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Wed, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 31
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 23:20CPT-MEL
25h 45m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
17:10 - 10:30MEL-CPT
26h 20m1 stop
R27 510Qatar Airways
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Wed, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 31
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 18:15DUR-MEL
38h 05m1 stop
Emirates Logo
6:15 - 17:10MEL-DUR
43h 55m1 stop
R28 825Emirates
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Fri, Dec 19 - Mon, Jan 19
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 23:20CPT-MEL
25h 45m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 17:30MEL-CPT
34h 20m1 stop
R29 013Qatar Airways
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Sun, Dec 28 - Sun, Jan 4
South African Logo
16:45 - 23:30DUR-MEL
21h 45m2 stops
South African Logo
20:45 - 8:40MEL-DUR
20h 55m2 stops
R33 336South African
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Sun, Dec 28 - Sun, Jan 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 November 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

11:00-12:30

1 stop40h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

R14 780

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

R14 848

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

R14 917

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

17:30-20:20

1 stop17h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 16/3

6:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

R19 223

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:45-20:15

1 stop17h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 8/5

20:55-16:25

1 stop27h 30m

R19 240

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/12

15:20-18:15

2 stops65h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

6:15-11:40

1 stop38h 25m

R26 724

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/12

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

17:10-10:30

1 stop26h 20m

R27 510

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 19/12

19:10-18:15

1 stop38h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 19/1

6:15-17:10

1 stop43h 55m

R28 825

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/12

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 4/1

16:10-17:30

1 stop34h 20m

R29 013

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 28/12

16:45-23:30

2 stops21h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 4/1

20:45-8:40

2 stops20h 55m

R33 336

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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 489, 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 591.

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 938. 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 800. 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 493 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 676 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 839 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 185

Best Round-Trip Price

R14 780

Fastest flight time

25h 10m

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The best one-way flight price to Melbourne from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R8 185 (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 780 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne).
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The fastest flight to Melbourne from South Africa takes 25h 10m (Cape Town Intl to Melbourne).
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January has the highest demand for flights to Melbourne, with a 13% 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 R17 839.

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 357 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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