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R7 693 Cheap flights to Melbourne

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Qatar Airways Logo
14:55 - 23:10
JNB
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MEL
23h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
15:10 - 15:20
MEL
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JNB
32h 10m
1 stop
R14 079Qatar Airways
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 23:20
JNB
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MEL
25h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 8:40
MEL
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JNB
25h 30m
1 stop
R14 191Qatar Airways
Thu, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 22
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 23:00
JNB
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MEL
27h 00m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 7:25
MEL
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JNB
24h 50m
1 stop
R15 449Cathay Pacific
Sat, Mar 7 - Fri, Mar 20
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 17:00
JNB
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MEL
22h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 8:20
MEL
-
JNB
23h 00m
1 stop
R15 528Etihad Airways
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 22
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 23:00
JNB
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MEL
27h 00m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 7:25
MEL
-
JNB
24h 50m
1 stop
R15 640Cathay Pacific
Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 20
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 17:00
JNB
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MEL
22h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 8:20
MEL
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JNB
23h 00m
1 stop
R15 672Etihad Airways
Fri, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 22
South African Logo
17:25 - 22:05
CPT
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MEL
19h 40m
2 stops
South African Logo
18:45 - 9:25
MEL
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CPT
22h 40m
2 stops
R17 551South African
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
South African Logo
17:25 - 23:45
CPT
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MEL
22h 20m
2 stops
South African Logo
12:15 - 10:25
MEL
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CPT
30h 10m
2 stops
R17 647South African
Sun, May 31 - Wed, Jun 24
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
R18 300Qantas Airways
Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:50
JNB
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AVV
20h 05m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
14:55 - 16:25
AVV
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JNB
33h 30m
1 stop
R18 315Qantas Airways
Wed, May 20 - Fri, May 22

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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 February 2026.
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Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

14:55-23:10

1 stop23h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 7/4

15:10-15:20

1 stop32h 10m

R14 079

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

R14 191

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

15:35-7:25

1 stop24h 50m

R15 449

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

R15 528

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

15:35-7:25

1 stop24h 50m

R15 640

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

R15 672

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

17:25-22:05

2 stops19h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 7/4

18:45-9:25

2 stops22h 40m

R17 551

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

17:25-23:45

2 stops22h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 24/6

12:15-10:25

2 stops30h 10m

R17 647

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 25/5

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R18 300

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 22/5

14:55-16:25

1 stop33h 30m

R18 315

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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 286, 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 March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R14 907.

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 R16 205 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 385 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 AIRPORTFebruary12% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne costs on average just R14 286 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember18% more expensiveIt costs about R19 207 for flights to Melbourne from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember414% 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 693

Best Round-Trip Price

R14 079

Fastest flight time

29h 20m

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The best one-way flight price to Melbourne from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 693 (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 079 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne).
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The fastest flight to Melbourne from South Africa takes 29h 20m (Cape Town Intl to Melbourne).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Melbourne, with a 8% 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 R16 205.

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 February 2026, 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.

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