What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to South Africa?

Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Melbourne Airport according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?

As of October 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?

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 from Melbourne Airport to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R10 430 Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in 2026/27

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7:00 - 8:25MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m3 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:45 - 5:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

30h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

R20 211Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Dec 2

7:00 - 5:35MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 35m3 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Kuala Lumpur Intl Dubai Intl

13:45 - 5:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

31h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 527Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Thu, Mar 4

17:10 - 8:40MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:55 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

23h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 894Qatar Airways

Sun, Mar 14 - Sun, Mar 28

17:10 - 8:40MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 894Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 21

18:05 - 14:10MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

18:10 - 16:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

37h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R23 510Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 26

16:10 - 10:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 16:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

43h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R23 526Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 22 - Sat, Apr 24

21:00 - 15:00MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

21:35 - 7:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

25h 00m2 stops Perth Sydney Kingsford Smith

R32 307Qantas Airways

Fri, Jan 15 - Fri, Jan 22

6:00 - 15:00MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

17:35 - 18:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

15h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

R35 440Qantas Airways

Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 26

19:25 - 6:10MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

13:40 - 8:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

33h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

R78 460Singapore Airlines

Mon, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 25

7:00 - 6:10MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

13:40 - 8:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

33h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

R80 543Singapore Airlines

Thu, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 3

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8:40 - 8:25MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 45m3 stops Hong Kong Intl Phnom Penh Techo Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:45 - 17:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

43h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 394Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

23:40 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 17:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

43h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 544Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 15

23:40 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 17:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

43h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 861Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 22

23:40 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 044Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

23:40 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 061Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

18:05 - 8:25MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 16:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

21h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R21 444Etihad Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 22

23:40 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 777Virgin Australia

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 22

8:40 - 8:25MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 45m3 stops Hong Kong Intl Phnom Penh Techo Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18:50 - 12:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

32h 20m3 stops Dubai Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Singapore Changi

R21 777Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

23:40 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 794Virgin Australia

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 22

23:40 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 827Virgin Australia

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 22

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Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Jan 30

MEL18:05Melbourne

23h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 3

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 55m

1 stop

MEL16:45Melbourne

R21 244

Etihad Airways

Nov 2

MEL18:05Melbourne

23h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 22

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 55m

1 stop

MEL16:45Melbourne

R21 444

Etihad Airways

Jan 27

MEL18:05Melbourne

23h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 3

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 55m

1 stop

MEL16:45Melbourne

R21 710

Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa

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Virgin Australia

Nov 2

MEL23:40Melbourne

24h 55m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 22

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

R21 777

Virgin Australia

Nov 2

MEL23:40Melbourne

24h 55m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 22

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

R21 794

Virgin Australia

Nov 17

MEL23:40Melbourne

24h 35m

1 stop

JNB15:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 7

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 05m

1 stop

MEL17:50Melbourne

R21 827

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne Airport to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Melbourne Airport is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R20 861, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until March to fly from Melbourne Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R21 994.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R22 995 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Melbourne Airport for as low as R18 511 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Melbourne Airport to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a Melbourne Airport to South Africa flight.

Cheap Melbourne Airport to South Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa

Best price found	R10 430
Fastest flight time	23h 20m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is R10 430. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R20 211.

The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa takes 23h 20m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne Airport to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?
As of October 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?
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 from Melbourne Airport to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R8 353	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 714 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R13 318	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 631 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom R20 633	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 122 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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