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R7 911 Cheap flights to Melbourne

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Qatar Airways Logo
12:05 - 22:10
DUR
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MEL
26h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
15:10 - 10:35
MEL
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DUR
27h 25m
2 stops
R14 756Qatar Airways
Sat, May 23 - Mon, Jun 15
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 5:45
JNB
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MEL
32h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 15:35
MEL
-
JNB
32h 25m
1 stop
R14 772Qatar Airways
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 17:50
JNB
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MEL
42h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
15:45 - 16:10
MEL
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JNB
32h 25m
1 stop
R15 544Qatar Airways
Fri, Apr 3 - Wed, May 20
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 7:10
JNB
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MEL
35h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:25 - 7:40
MEL
-
JNB
25h 15m
1 stop
R15 642Cathay Pacific
Sun, Mar 15 - Wed, Jul 15
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 - 11:15
JNB
-
MEL
39h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:25 - 7:40
MEL
-
JNB
32h 15m
1 stop
R15 757Cathay Pacific
Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 17:00
JNB
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MEL
22h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
17:20 - 8:20
MEL
-
JNB
23h 00m
1 stop
R15 855Etihad Airways
Fri, Mar 27 - Thu, Apr 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 17:00
CPT
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MEL
62h 45m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:30 - 11:50
MEL
-
CPT
44h 20m
2 stops
R15 888Turkish Airlines
Fri, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 25
South African Logo
20:25 - 23:30
CPT
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MEL
42h 05m
2 stops
South African Logo
20:45 - 15:15
MEL
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CPT
27h 30m
2 stops
R17 480South African
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 23:15
JNB
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AVV
20h 45m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 16:25
AVV
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JNB
18h 25m
1 stop
R18 761Qantas Airways
Mon, Mar 23 - Sat, May 2
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 20:20
JNB
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AVV
17h 50m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
20:55 - 16:25
AVV
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JNB
27h 30m
1 stop
R18 777Qantas Airways
Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, May 1

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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 13 January 2026.
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Return

Price

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 23/5

12:05-22:10

1 stop26h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

15:10-10:35

2 stops27h 25m

R14 756

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

12:45-5:45

1 stop32h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

R14 772

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

14:45-17:50

1 stop42h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

15:45-16:10

1 stop32h 25m

R15 544

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

11:00-7:10

1 stop35h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 15/7

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

R15 642

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

11:20-11:15

1 stop39h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

7:25-7:40

1 stop32h 15m

R15 757

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

17:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

R15 855

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

17:15-17:00

2 stops62h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

0:30-11:50

2 stops44h 20m

R15 888

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

20:25-23:30

2 stops42h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

20:45-15:15

2 stops27h 30m

R17 480

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 2/5

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R18 761

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

17:30-20:20

1 stop17h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 1/5

20:55-16:25

1 stop27h 30m

R18 777

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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 R15 511, 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 November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R15 576.

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 870 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 363 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 AIRPORTMarch9% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne costs on average just R15 511 in March
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember16% more expensiveIt costs about R19 696 for flights to Melbourne from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember375% 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 911

Best Round-Trip Price

R14 756

Fastest flight time

27h 30m

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The best one-way flight price to Melbourne from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 911 (Cape Town Intl to Melbourne).
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The best round-trip flight price to Melbourne from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R14 756 (Durban King Shaka Intl to Melbourne).
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The fastest flight to Melbourne from South Africa takes 27h 30m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne Avalon).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Melbourne, with a 9% 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 870.

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 January 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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