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R7 824 Cheap flights to Melbourne

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Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 16:50
JNB
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MEL
44h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 9:00
MEL
-
JNB
24h 50m
1 stop
R15 582Qatar Airways
Mon, Jul 20 - Tue, Jul 28
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 16:50
JNB
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MEL
44h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 9:00
MEL
-
JNB
24h 50m
1 stop
R15 680Qatar Airways
Fri, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 29
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 17:00
CPT
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MEL
62h 40m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:20 - 12:05
MEL
-
CPT
50h 45m
2 stops
R16 168Turkish Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 21
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 22:05
JNB
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MEL
25h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 8:55
MEL
-
JNB
24h 45m
1 stop
R16 542Qatar Airways
Fri, Jun 19 - Fri, Jun 26
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 23:15
JNB
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AVV
20h 45m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 15:00
AVV
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JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
R16 770Qantas Airways
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
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
R16 884Etihad Airways
Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 17:00
CPT
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MEL
62h 40m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:20 - 12:05
MEL
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CPT
50h 45m
2 stops
R16 884Turkish Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 27
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 16:50
JNB
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MEL
44h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 9:00
MEL
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JNB
24h 50m
1 stop
R17 128Qatar Airways
Fri, Jul 10 - Fri, Jul 31
Qantas Airways Logo
14:20 - 23:50
GRJ
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MEL
24h 30m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:40 - 13:45
MEL
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GRJ
40h 05m
2 stops
R18 022Qantas Airways
Fri, Nov 20 - Tue, Nov 24
South African Logo
13:30 - 23:45
PLZ
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MEL
26h 15m
2 stops
South African Logo
18:45 - 13:00
MEL
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PLZ
26h 15m
2 stops
R23 178South African
Mon, Jul 13 - Mon, Jul 20

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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 2 June 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

12:40-16:50

1 stop44h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 28/7

16:10-9:00

1 stop24h 50m

R15 582

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

12:40-16:50

1 stop44h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

16:10-9:00

1 stop24h 50m

R15 680

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

17:20-17:00

2 stops62h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 21/11

18:20-12:05

2 stops50h 45m

R16 168

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

12:40-22:05

1 stop25h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 26/6

16:10-8:55

1 stop24h 45m

R16 542
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 29/10

6:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

R16 770

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 27/11

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

R16 884

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

17:20-17:00

2 stops62h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 27/11

18:20-12:05

2 stops50h 45m

R16 884

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

12:40-16:50

1 stop44h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

16:10-9:00

1 stop24h 50m

R17 128

GeorgeMelbourne

GRJ - MEL

GRJMEL

George

Fri 20/11

14:20-23:50

2 stops24h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 24/11

6:40-13:45

2 stops40h 05m

R18 022

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Mon 13/7

13:30-23:45

2 stops26h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 20/7

18:45-13:00

2 stops26h 15m

R23 178

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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 046, 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 R15 956.

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 917 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 843 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Melbourne

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTFebruary12% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne costs on average just R15 046 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember17% more expensiveIt costs about R19 925 for flights to Melbourne from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember446% 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 824

Best Round-Trip Price

R15 582

Fastest flight time

30h 00m

Popular in

December
The best one-way flight price to Melbourne from South Africa in the last 5 days is R7 824 (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 582 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne).
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The fastest flight to Melbourne from South Africa takes 30h 00m (Port Elizabeth to Melbourne).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Melbourne, with a 5% 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 R16 917.

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 880 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.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Melbourne right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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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Popular Flights to Melbourne

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Johannesburg to Melbourne Flightsfrom R1 030
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