Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Melbourne according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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

Prices for flights from Melbourne to South Africa refresh daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to South Africa is 4 as of September 2026.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to South Africa.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

R10 404 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to South Africa in 2026/27

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16:20 - 19:20MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R19 328Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Nov 1

6:55 - 19:20MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R19 425Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Nov 1

16:10 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

43h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R19 881Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 16

0:35 - 9:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 50m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 12:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

40h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

R20 466Singapore Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 27

22:30 - 10:25MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:25 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

24h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R24 790Emirates

Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Dec 18

22:30 - 16:35MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:20 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

40h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

R25 700Emirates

Sat, Jan 30 - Sun, Jan 31

8:45 - 18:25MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 40m1 stop Perth

21:35 - 23:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

17h 15m1 stop Perth

R28 691Qantas Airways

Sun, Jan 31 - Sun, Jan 31

6:00 - 16:25AVV Melbourne Avalon-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

17:55 - 23:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AVV Melbourne Avalon

20h 20m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

R29 000Qantas Airways

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

16:20 - 6:10MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

13:40 - 18:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

19h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

R121 494Singapore Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Fri, Dec 25

10:35 - 6:10MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

13:40 - 21:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

22h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

R121 494Singapore Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 25

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16:10 - 9:10MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 17:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

35h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R27 114Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Oct 5

16:10 - 9:10MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 22:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

16h 10m1 stop Perth

R28 984Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 5

16:10 - 9:10MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 23:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

41h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R29 114Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 6

22:45 - 13:55MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

47h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl

20:55 - 23:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

41h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R29 130Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 6

5:15 - 5:30MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

10:05 - 8:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

38h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

R30 414Emirates

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 29

5:15 - 5:30MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:30 - 5:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

32h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

R30 414Emirates

Tue, Sep 22 - Sun, Sep 27

5:15 - 20:35MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:30 - 8:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

35h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

R30 414Emirates

Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 27

20:00 - 20:05MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 05m1 stop Perth

22:30 - 23:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

15h 55m1 stop Perth

R30 967Qantas Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 6

20:00 - 20:05MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 05m1 stop Perth

22:30 - 22:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

15h 55m1 stop Perth

R36 624Qantas Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Oct 2

11:35 - 20:05MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 30m1 stop Perth

22:30 - 22:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

15h 55m1 stop Perth

R36 705Qantas Airways

Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Oct 2

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Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Feb 2

MEL16:10Melbourne

32h 25m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 16

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 05m

1 stop

MEL17:50Melbourne

R19 881

Qatar Airways

Feb 3

MEL23:40Melbourne

24h 55m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 17

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 05m

1 stop

MEL17:50Melbourne

R19 994

Qatar Airways

Feb 1

MEL16:10Melbourne

25h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 15

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 05m

1 stop

MEL17:50Melbourne

R20 173

Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to South Africa

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Melbourne to South Africa flight tickets

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

R20 872

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

R20 888

Virgin Australia

Mar 17

MEL16:10Melbourne

25h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 14

JNB14:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 55m

1 stop

MEL16:50Melbourne

R20 953

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R20 466

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R24 790

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Melbourne

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1 stop27h 05m

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22:20-23:20

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R25 700

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MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Melbourne

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1 stop18h 40m

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Sun 31/1

21:35-23:50

1 stop17h 15m

R28 691

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV Melbourne Avalon - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Melbourne Avalon

Thu 22/10

6:00-16:25

1 stop19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

17:55-23:15

1 stop20h 20m

R29 000

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 10/12

16:20-6:10

1 stop22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/12

13:40-18:10

1 stop19h 30m

R121 494

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 9/12

10:35-6:10

1 stop28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/12

13:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

R121 494

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne 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 is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R18 791, 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 October to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R20 840.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R21 780 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 for as low as R17 621 on momondo.

Cheap Melbourne to South Africa flight deals and tips

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Best price found	R10 404
Fastest flight time	18h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Melbourne in the past 72 hours is R10 404. The best return flight deal from Melbourne to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R19 328.

The fastest flight from Melbourne to South Africa takes 18h 00m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to South Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to South Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to South Africa is 4 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to South Africa

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

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R8 150	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R13 104	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 606 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R17 206	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 662 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom R20 130	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 102 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Can I find flights from Melbourne to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to South Africa from Melbourne which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from Melbourne to South Africa?

momondo helps you find the best flight between Melbourne and South Africa by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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