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

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Virgin Australia 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 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 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 3 as of November 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.

R11 895 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to South Africa in 2026/27

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to South Africa

Return

One-way

Last minute

Cheap return flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

16:10 - 8:40MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

31h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 895Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 18

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

23h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:55 - 5:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

30h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 944Multiple Airlines

Sat, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 28

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

24h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:40 - 5:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

32h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 011Qatar Airways

Sun, Mar 14 - Mon, Mar 29

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

24h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:40 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 044Qatar Airways

Tue, Mar 16 - Tue, Mar 30

16:00 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 35m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Doha Hamad Intl

14:55 - 5:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

30h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 144Multiple Airlines

Sun, Mar 14 - Mon, Mar 29

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

32h 45m3 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

31h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 177Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Sun, Feb 21

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

18h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

17:35 - 19:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

16h 35m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

R28 364Qantas Airways

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

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

R38 928Qantas Airways

Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14

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 338Singapore Airlines

Mon, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 25

0:35 - 6:10MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

22h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

R108 998Singapore Airlines

Sat, Feb 27 - Wed, Mar 24

Cheap last-minute flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 028Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

5:30 - 8:25MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 55m3 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Phuket City Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

43h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 094Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 20

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 610Etihad 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 660Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

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 743Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

16:00 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 35m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Doha Hamad Intl

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

42h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 793Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 20

13:00 - 12:30MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 30m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Victoria Seychelles Intl

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

36h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R22 042Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

12:05 - 8:25MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

36h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R22 142Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 20

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

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

10:40 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

27h 40m2 stops Lusaka Doha Hamad Intl

R22 991Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 20

17:10 - 17:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 23:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R23 473Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 24

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to South Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Melbourne to South Africa flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Feb 8

MEL16:10Melbourne

25h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 18

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 00m

1 stop

MEL5:45Melbourne

R20 895

Qatar Airways

Mar 14

MEL17:10Melbourne

24h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 29

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 15m

1 stop

MEL5:55Melbourne

R21 011

Qatar Airways

Nov 5

MEL23:40Melbourne

24h 55m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 9

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

R21 028

Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to South Africa

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

Virgin Australia

Mar 14

MEL16:10Melbourne

25h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 29

JNB14:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 55m

1 stop

MEL17:50Melbourne

R21 776

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 810

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 826

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 8/2

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/2

13:45-5:45

1 stop31h 00m

R20 895

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 13/3

18:05-8:25

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/3

14:55-5:55

1 stop30h 00m

R20 944

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 14/3

17:10-8:40

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/3

12:40-5:55

1 stop32h 15m

R21 011

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 16/3

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/3

12:40-23:20

1 stop25h 40m

R21 044

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 14/3

16:00-15:35

2 stops32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/3

14:55-5:55

1 stop30h 00m

R21 144

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 18/1

8:40-8:25

3 stops32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/2

13:45-5:45

1 stop31h 00m

R21 177

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

6:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/12

17:35-19:10

1 stop16h 35m

R28 364

Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 7/12

6:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

17:35-18:05

1 stop15h 30m

R38 928

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 1/3

19:25-6:10

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/3

13:40-8:15

1 stop33h 35m

R78 338

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 27/2

0:35-6:10

1 stop38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/3

13:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

R108 998

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

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

Prices

Airlines

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 R20 828, 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, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R21 959.

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 R23 067 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 R18 482 on momondo.

Cheap Melbourne to South Africa flight deals and tips

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

Best price found	R11 895
Fastest flight time	23h 20m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Melbourne in the past 72 hours is R11 895. The best return flight deal from Melbourne to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R20 895.

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

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

Search flight deals

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 3 as of November 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 340	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 712 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R13 297	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 635 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom R20 601	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 122 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Melbourne to South Africa?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight from Melbourne to South Africa. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

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.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are not ready to book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert, where momondo will track prices on flights to South Africa and let you know when they change.