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R8 022 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 13/4. 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
20:40 - 4:55
JNB
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MEL
24h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 16:10
MEL
-
JNB
27h 15m
1 stop
R15 110Qatar Airways
Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 21
Qatar Airways Logo
20:40 - 4:55
JNB
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MEL
24h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
15:45 - 10:30
MEL
-
JNB
26h 45m
1 stop
R15 144Qatar Airways
Fri, May 15 - Fri, May 22
Qatar Airways Logo
20:40 - 4:55
JNB
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MEL
24h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 16:10
MEL
-
JNB
27h 15m
1 stop
R15 195Qatar Airways
Fri, May 15 - Fri, May 22
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 15:50
JNB
-
MEL
22h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
17:20 - 8:15
MEL
-
JNB
22h 55m
1 stop
R15 839Etihad Airways
Sat, May 2 - Thu, May 21
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 15:50
JNB
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MEL
22h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
17:20 - 8:15
MEL
-
JNB
22h 55m
1 stop
R15 890Etihad Airways
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 8:20
CPT
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MEL
55h 45m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
23:30 - 11:50
MEL
-
CPT
44h 20m
2 stops
R19 079Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Mon, May 25
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 129Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Mon, May 25
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 656Qantas Airways
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
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 758Qantas Airways
Wed, May 20 - Mon, Jun 8
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 5:30
DUR
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MEL
26h 50m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
6:15 - 17:10
MEL
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DUR
43h 55m
1 stop
R20 774Emirates
Sat, May 2 - Fri, Nov 27

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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 4 April 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

20:40-4:55

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

20:55-16:10

1 stop27h 15m

R15 110

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

20:40-4:55

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

15:45-10:30

1 stop26h 45m

R15 144

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

20:40-4:55

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

20:55-16:10

1 stop27h 15m

R15 195

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

9:45-15:50

1 stop22h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

17:20-8:15

1 stop22h 55m

R15 839

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

9:45-15:50

1 stop22h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

17:20-8:15

1 stop22h 55m

R15 890

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

16:35-8:20

2 stops55h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

23:30-11:50

2 stops44h 20m

R19 079

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

21:35-11:50

2 stops46h 15m

R19 129

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

18:45-9:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 9/5

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R20 656
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 8/6

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R20 758

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 2/5

18:40-5:30

1 stop26h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 27/11

6:15-17:10

1 stop43h 55m

R20 774

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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 449, 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 670.

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 473 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 R16 382 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 449 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember17% more expensiveIt costs about R20 571 for flights to Melbourne from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember510% 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 022

Best Round-Trip Price

R15 110

Fastest flight time

29h 00m

Popular in

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The best one-way flight price to Melbourne from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R8 022 (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 R15 110 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne).
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The fastest flight to Melbourne from South Africa takes 29h 00m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne Avalon).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Melbourne, with a 6% 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 473.

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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