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R7 885 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 9/11. 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
20:55 - 22:05
JNB
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MEL
41h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 9:10
MEL
-
JNB
25h 00m
1 stop
R15 507Qatar Airways
Mon, Jul 20 - Wed, Jul 29
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 16:50
JNB
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MEL
42h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 4:00
MEL
-
JNB
37h 15m
1 stop
R15 589Qatar Airways
Fri, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 29
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 16:50
JNB
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MEL
42h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 9:10
MEL
-
JNB
25h 00m
1 stop
R16 147Qatar Airways
Fri, Jul 10 - Fri, Jul 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 17:00
CPT
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MEL
62h 40m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:20 - 23:00
MEL
-
CPT
37h 40m
2 stops
R16 624Turkish Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Mar 15
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 11:00
JNB
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MEL
30h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
5:55 - 19:20
MEL
-
JNB
21h 25m
1 stop
R16 673Singapore Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 17:00
CPT
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MEL
62h 40m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:20 - 23:00
MEL
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CPT
37h 40m
2 stops
R16 969Turkish Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Mon, Mar 15
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 20:20
JNB
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AVV
17h 35m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 16:25
AVV
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JNB
18h 25m
1 stop
R20 303Qantas Airways
Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 30
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 20:20
JNB
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AVV
17h 35m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
10:30 - 16:25
AVV
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JNB
37h 55m
1 stop
R20 320Qantas Airways
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 29
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 5:30
DUR
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MEL
26h 50m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
21:15 - 16:35
MEL
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DUR
27h 20m
1 stop
R21 617Emirates
Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 16
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 5:30
DUR
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MEL
26h 50m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
21:15 - 16:35
MEL
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DUR
27h 20m
1 stop
R21 634Emirates
Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 16

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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

20:55-22:05

1 stop41h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

16:10-9:10

1 stop25h 00m

R15 507

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

14:05-16:50

1 stop42h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

22:45-4:00

1 stop37h 15m

R15 589

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

14:05-16:50

1 stop42h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

16:10-9:10

1 stop25h 00m

R16 147

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

17:20-17:00

2 stops62h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 15/3

18:20-23:00

2 stops37h 40m

R16 624

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

20:25-11:00

1 stop30h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

5:55-19:20

1 stop21h 25m

R16 673

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

17:20-17:00

2 stops62h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 15/3

18:20-23:00

2 stops37h 40m

R16 969
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

18:45-20:20

1 stop17h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 30/9

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R20 303

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

18:45-20:20

1 stop17h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 29/9

10:30-16:25

1 stop37h 55m

R20 320

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 9/8

18:40-5:30

1 stop26h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 16/8

21:15-16:35

1 stop27h 20m

R21 617

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 9/8

18:40-5:30

1 stop26h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 16/8

21:15-16:35

1 stop27h 20m

R21 634

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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 260, 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 May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R15 655.

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 359 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 542 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Melbourne

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTFebruary13% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne costs on average just R15 260 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember17% more expensiveIt costs about R20 484 for flights to Melbourne from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO MELBOURNE FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember415% 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 885

Best Round-Trip Price

R15 507

Fastest flight time

28h 25m

Popular in

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The best one-way flight price to Melbourne from South Africa in the last 5 days is R7 885 (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 507 (Johannesburg OR Tambo 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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July has the highest demand for flights to Melbourne, with a 4% 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 41 days prior to their departure date, when tickets on average are R17 359.

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 995 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.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Melbourne?

The best deal found on momondo in the last two weeks was a flight to Melbourne from Sydney for R1 943. This is 3% cheaper than most flight deals to Melbourne. To find the cheapest price to Melbourne from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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.

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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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