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R8 414 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 15/11. 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
13:45 - 5:45
JNB
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MEL
31h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
23:40 - 15:35
MEL
-
JNB
24h 55m
1 stop
R15 333Qatar Airways
Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 28
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 17:50
JNB
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MEL
36h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 15:35
MEL
-
JNB
32h 25m
1 stop
R15 463Qatar Airways
Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 16:50
JNB
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MEL
35h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 4:00
MEL
-
JNB
37h 15m
1 stop
R15 642Qatar Airways
Fri, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 29
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 16:50
JNB
-
MEL
35h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 9:00
MEL
-
JNB
24h 50m
1 stop
R15 675Qatar Airways
Fri, Jul 10 - Fri, Jul 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 15:50
CPT
-
MEL
63h 15m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:35 - 11:50
MEL
-
CPT
46h 15m
2 stops
R18 874Turkish Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Wed, Aug 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 15:50
CPT
-
MEL
63h 15m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:35 - 11:50
MEL
-
CPT
46h 15m
2 stops
R19 833Turkish Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 11
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
R20 483Qantas Airways
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Sep 21
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 9:45
JNB
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AVV
31h 00m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 16:25
AVV
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JNB
18h 25m
1 stop
R20 499Qantas Airways
Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Sep 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:30 - 9:45
JNB
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AVV
27h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 16:25
AVV
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JNB
37h 55m
1 stop
R23 114Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:15 - 22:05
PLZ
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MEL
29h 50m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:10 - 9:45
MEL
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PLZ
49h 35m
2 stops
R25 875Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Mon, Aug 3

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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

13:45-5:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 28/11

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

R15 333

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

20:20-17:50

1 stop36h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

R15 463

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

20:55-16:50

1 stop35h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

22:45-4:00

1 stop37h 15m

R15 642

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

20:55-16:50

1 stop35h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

16:10-9:00

1 stop24h 50m

R15 675

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/8

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

21:35-11:50

2 stops46h 15m

R18 874

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/7

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 11/7

21:35-11:50

2 stops46h 15m

R19 833
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/8

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 21/9

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R20 483

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/8

18:45-9:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 21/9

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R20 499

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

22:30-9:45

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 23/8

10:30-16:25

1 stop37h 55m

R23 114

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Mon 27/7

8:15-22:05

3 stops29h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

16:10-9:45

2 stops49h 35m

R25 875

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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 R15 057, 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 May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R15 463.

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 089 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 837 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 AIRPORTFebruary12% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne costs on average just R15 057 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember18% more expensiveIt costs about R20 206 for flights to Melbourne from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember418% 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 414

Best Round-Trip Price

R15 333

Fastest flight time

20h 45m

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The best one-way flight price to Melbourne from South Africa in the last 5 days is R8 414 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne).
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The best round-trip flight price to Melbourne from South Africa in the last 5 days is R15 333 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne).
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The fastest flight to Melbourne from South Africa takes 20h 45m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne Avalon).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Melbourne, with a 4% 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 41 days prior to their departure date, when tickets on average are R17 089.

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 877 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 June 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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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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