Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne from R8 122

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Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 23:00
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MEL
27h 00m1 stop
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6:15 - 7:25
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34h 10m2 stops
R15 390Cathay Pacific
Fri, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 22
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11:00 - 23:00
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27h 00m1 stop
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15:35 - 7:25
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24h 50m1 stop
R15 407Cathay Pacific
Sat, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 23
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12:35 - 5:45
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MEL
32h 10m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 10:30
MEL
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CPT
27h 20m1 stop
R18 891Qatar Airways
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8
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11:55 - 22:10
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MEL
26h 15m2 stops
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16:10 - 10:25
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26h 15m2 stops
R18 924Qatar Airways
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
South African Logo
19:35 - 22:20
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MEL
41h 45m2 stops
South African Logo
20:45 - 9:25
MEL
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21h 40m2 stops
R19 058South African
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:50
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AVV
20h 05m1 stop
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6:00 - 16:25
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R19 159Qantas Airways
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
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6:00 - 16:25
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18h 25m1 stop
R19 192Qantas Airways
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
South African Logo
19:35 - 22:20
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MEL
41h 45m2 stops
South African Logo
19:55 - 9:25
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22h 30m2 stops
R19 879South African
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8
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18:40 - 5:30
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22:55 - 16:35
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R23 597Emirates
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R23 647Emirates
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Cathay Pacific flights from South Africa to Melbourne

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Cathay Pacific
Mar 13
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 00m
1 stop
MEL23:00Melbourne
Mar 22
MEL6:15Melbourne
34h 10m
2 stops
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 390
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Cathay Pacific
Mar 7
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 00m
1 stop
MEL23:00Melbourne
Mar 23
MEL15:35Melbourne
24h 50m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 407
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Cathay Pacific
Mar 7
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 10m
1 stop
MEL7:10Melbourne
Mar 22
MEL8:35Melbourne
31h 50m
2 stops
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 441
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Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to Melbourne

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Etihad Airways
Feb 13
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 10m
1 stop
MEL17:00Melbourne
Mar 14
MEL18:20Melbourne
23h 00m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 826
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Etihad Airways
Feb 9
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 10m
1 stop
MEL17:00Melbourne
Mar 14
MEL18:20Melbourne
23h 00m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 144
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Etihad Airways
Feb 9
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 10m
1 stop
MEL17:00Melbourne
Mar 10
MEL18:20Melbourne
23h 00m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 462
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
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Depart

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

6:15-7:25

2 stops34h 10m

R15 390

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

15:35-7:25

1 stop24h 50m

R15 407

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

12:35-5:45

1 stop32h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

16:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

R18 891

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 23/5

11:55-22:10

2 stops26h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

16:10-10:25

2 stops26h 15m

R18 924

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

19:35-22:20

2 stops41h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

20:45-9:25

2 stops21h 40m

R19 058

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 159

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 192

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

19:35-22:20

2 stops41h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

19:55-9:25

2 stops22h 30m

R19 879

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 23/5

18:40-5:30

1 stop26h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

22:55-16:35

1 stop25h 40m

R23 596

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 23/5

18:40-5:30

1 stop26h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

22:55-16:35

1 stop25h 40m

R23 647

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

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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 843, 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 926.

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 561. 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 366. 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 151 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 059 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 333 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 876 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

17h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to Melbourne takes 17h 50m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to Melbourne. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Melbourne.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Melbourne?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Melbourne.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Melbourne may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Melbourne

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R9 917Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 332 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R13 026Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 413 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R13 118Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 095 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom R13 146Free CancellationRating
7,5
947 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R13 865Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 686 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R13 984Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 105 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom R16 409Free CancellationRating
7,4
49 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R18 462Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 440 reviews
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RwandAirPriceFrom R18 667Free CancellationRating
7,7
37 reviews
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