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R7 989 Cheap flights to Melbourne

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Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 11:50
CPT
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MEL
57h 35m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:20 - 11:50
MEL
-
CPT
50h 30m2 stops
R14 491Turkish Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 21:20
CPT
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MEL
43h 05m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:20 - 11:50
MEL
-
CPT
50h 30m2 stops
R15 260Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Mon, Mar 2
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 8:05
JNB
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MEL
36h 05m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:00 - 7:25
MEL
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JNB
30h 25m2 stops
R15 544Cathay Pacific
Fri, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 22
Qatar Airways Logo
20:30 - 23:20
JNB
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MEL
41h 50m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 8:40
MEL
-
JNB
25h 30m1 stop
R15 577Qatar Airways
Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 19
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 23:00
JNB
-
MEL
27h 00m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:45 - 7:40
MEL
-
JNB
33h 55m2 stops
R15 594Cathay Pacific
Thu, Mar 26 - Tue, Mar 31
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 13:10
JNB
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MEL
41h 10m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:00 - 7:25
MEL
-
JNB
30h 25m2 stops
R15 611Cathay Pacific
Fri, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 22
Qatar Airways Logo
20:30 - 5:45
JNB
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MEL
24h 15m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
23:40 - 15:25
MEL
-
JNB
24h 45m1 stop
R15 995Qatar Airways
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 5:20
JNB
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MEL
30h 35m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
5:55 - 18:35
MEL
-
JNB
20h 40m1 stop
R17 031Singapore Airlines
Sat, Apr 4 - Wed, May 20
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 20:20
JNB
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AVV
17h 35m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 16:25
AVV
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JNB
18h 25m1 stop
R19 070Qantas Airways
Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:50
JNB
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AVV
20h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 16:25
AVV
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JNB
18h 25m1 stop
R19 087Qantas Airways
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

17:15-11:50

2 stops57h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

18:20-11:50

2 stops50h 30m

R14 491

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

17:15-21:20

2 stops43h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

18:20-11:50

2 stops50h 30m

R15 260

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

11:00-8:05

2 stops36h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

10:00-7:25

2 stops30h 25m

R15 544

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

20:30-23:20

1 stop41h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

R15 577

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

6:45-7:40

2 stops33h 55m

R15 594

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

11:00-13:10

2 stops41h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

10:00-7:25

2 stops30h 25m

R15 611

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

20:30-5:45

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

23:40-15:25

1 stop24h 45m

R15 995

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

13:45-5:20

1 stop30h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

5:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

R17 031

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

18:45-20:20

1 stop17h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 25/5

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R19 070

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 27/5

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R19 087

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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 November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R15 811, 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 November, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R15 962.

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 R18 524. 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 R21 324. 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 111 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 R22 181 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 R17 311 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 895 on momondo.

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Summary info about Melbourne flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R7 989

Best Round-Trip Price

R14 491

Fastest flight time

28h 25m

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The best one-way flight price to Melbourne from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 989 (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 R14 491 (Cape Town Intl to Melbourne).
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The fastest flight to Melbourne from South Africa takes 28h 25m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne Avalon).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Melbourne, with a 11% 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 R17 311.

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 589 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 December 2025, 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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