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R7 966 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 20/4. 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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Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 4:55
JNB
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MEL
32h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
15:10 - 15:20
MEL
-
JNB
32h 10m
1 stop
R16 147Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Oct 1
Qatar Airways Logo
19:50 - 17:15
JNB
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MEL
37h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 10:30
MEL
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JNB
43h 45m
1 stop
R16 213Qatar Airways
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 17:15
JNB
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MEL
44h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 10:30
MEL
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JNB
43h 45m
1 stop
R16 609Qatar Airways
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 17:15
JNB
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MEL
44h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 4:00
MEL
-
JNB
37h 15m
1 stop
R16 626Qatar Airways
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 15:50
JNB
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MEL
22h 00m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
17:20 - 8:20
MEL
-
JNB
23h 00m
1 stop
R17 351Etihad Airways
Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 19
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:50
JNB
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AVV
20h 05m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 16:25
AVV
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JNB
18h 25m
1 stop
R19 710Qantas Airways
Mon, May 4 - Sat, May 23
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:50
JNB
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AVV
20h 05m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
20:55 - 16:25
AVV
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JNB
27h 30m
1 stop
R19 727Qantas Airways
Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 15:50
CPT
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MEL
63h 15m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:35 - 11:50
MEL
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CPT
58h 15m
2 stops
R19 957Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Tue, Oct 27
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 21:50
CPT
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MEL
24h 35m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
5:15 - 11:30
MEL
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CPT
38h 15m
1 stop
R20 601Emirates
Tue, May 26 - Tue, Jun 2
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 5:30
CPT
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MEL
32h 15m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
21:15 - 16:40
MEL
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CPT
27h 25m
1 stop
R20 749Emirates
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 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 14 April 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

12:40-4:55

1 stop32h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 1/10

15:10-15:20

1 stop32h 10m

R16 147

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

19:50-17:15

1 stop37h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

22:45-10:30

1 stop43h 45m

R16 213

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

12:40-17:15

1 stop44h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

22:45-10:30

1 stop43h 45m

R16 609

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

12:40-17:15

1 stop44h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

22:45-4:00

1 stop37h 15m

R16 626

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

9:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

17:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

R17 351
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 23/5

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R19 710

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 10/5

20:55-16:25

1 stop27h 30m

R19 727

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/7

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 27/10

10:35-11:50

2 stops58h 15m

R19 957

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

13:15-21:50

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

5:15-11:30

1 stop38h 15m

R20 601

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

13:15-5:30

1 stop32h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

21:15-16:40

1 stop27h 25m

R20 749

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R14 993, 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 February, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R16 246.

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 076 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 933 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Melbourne

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Find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTFebruary13% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne costs on average just R14 993 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember18% more expensiveIt costs about R20 155 for flights to Melbourne from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember422% 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

R7 966

Best Round-Trip Price

R16 147

Fastest flight time

20h 05m

Popular in

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The best one-way flight price to Melbourne from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 966 (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 R16 147 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne).
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The fastest flight to Melbourne from South Africa takes 20h 05m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne Avalon).
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April has the highest demand for flights to Melbourne, with a 1% 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 76 days prior to their departure date, when tickets on average are R17 076.

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 April 2026, 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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