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R7 365 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 8/9. 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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Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 - 22:15JNB-MEL
26h 55m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:25 - 7:40MEL-JNB
25h 15m1 stop
R13 412Cathay Pacific
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man., sep. 1 - fre., sep. 5
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 - 12:30JNB-MEL
40h 25m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
0:45 - 7:40MEL-JNB
39h 55m1 stop
R13 429Cathay Pacific
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tir., okt. 28 - man., nov. 3
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 18:10JNB-MEL
19h 30m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:40 - 18:35MEL-JNB
34h 55m1 stop
R13 658Singapore Airlines
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tor., nov. 20 - tor., jan. 29
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 23:45JNB-MEL
25h 00m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 8:40MEL-JNB
25h 30m1 stop
R16 136Qatar Airways
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søn., nov. 23 - tir., dec. 30
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 8:15JNB-MEL
27h 25m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
7:00 - 18:35MEL-JNB
20h 35m1 stop
R17 965Singapore Airlines
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tir., nov. 18 - tir., jan. 20
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 23:15JNB-AVV
20h 45m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 15:00AVV-JNB
18h 00m1 stop
R19 529Qantas Airways
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tir., nov. 18 - tir., jan. 20
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:50JNB-AVV
20h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 16:15AVV-JNB
19h 15m1 stop
R19 670Qantas Airways
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tor., sep. 18 - tor., okt. 9
Qatar Airways Logo
12:25 - 21:05DUR-MEL
47h 40m3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
17:10 - 10:55MEL-DUR
26h 45m2 stops
R20 144Qatar Airways
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man., nov. 3 - fre., nov. 7
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 5:30DUR-MEL
26h 50m1 stop
Emirates Logo
5:15 - 16:35MEL-DUR
43h 20m1 stop
R22 130Emirates
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man., sep. 1 - søn., sep. 7
Emirates Logo
13:05 - 5:30CPT-MEL
32h 25m1 stop
Emirates Logo
5:15 - 16:50MEL-CPT
43h 35m1 stop
R23 097Emirates
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tor., sep. 4 - ons., sep. 17

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Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

man. 1/9

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

fre. 5/9

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

R13 412

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tir. 28/10

11:05-12:30

1 stop40h 25m

Melbourne

man. 3/11

0:45-7:40

1 stop39h 55m

R13 429

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tor. 20/11

13:40-18:10

1 stop19h 30m

Melbourne

tor. 29/1

16:40-18:35

1 stop34h 55m

R13 658

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

søn. 23/11

13:45-23:45

1 stop25h 00m

Melbourne

tir. 30/12

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

R16 136

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tir. 18/11

19:50-8:15

1 stop27h 25m

Melbourne

tir. 20/1

7:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

R17 965

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tir. 18/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

tir. 20/1

6:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

R19 529

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tor. 18/9

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

tor. 9/10

6:00-16:15

1 stop19h 15m

R19 670

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

man. 3/11

12:25-21:05

3 stops47h 40m

Melbourne

fre. 7/11

17:10-10:55

2 stops26h 45m

R20 144

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

man. 1/9

18:40-5:30

1 stop26h 50m

Melbourne

søn. 7/9

5:15-16:35

1 stop43h 20m

R22 130

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

tor. 4/9

13:05-5:30

1 stop32h 25m

Melbourne

ons. 17/9

5:15-16:50

1 stop43h 35m

R23 097

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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 R17 050, 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 May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R17 402.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R19 482. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from South Africa to Melbourne on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around R22 426. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

Flying to Melbourne from South Africa in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R17 996 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Melbourne, so prices are often more expensive at around R23 328 per ticket.

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 R19 292 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 927 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 AIRPORTMarch12% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne costs on average just R17 050 in March
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember22% more expensiveIt costs about R23 712 for flights to Melbourne from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember355% 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 365

Best Round-Trip Price

R13 412

Fastest flight time

24h 20m

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The best one-way flight price to Melbourne from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 365 (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 R13 412 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne).
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The fastest flight to Melbourne from South Africa takes 24h 20m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne).
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January has the highest demand for flights to Melbourne, with a 10% 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 59 days prior to their departure date, when tickets on average are R19 292.

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 August 2025, 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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