Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne from R8 154

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Qantas Airways Logo
11:15 - 18:50DUR-MEL
22h 35m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:15 - 19:50MEL-DUR
22h 35m2 stops
R14 768Qantas Airways
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Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 12
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 23:00JNB-MEL
27h 00m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:25 - 7:40MEL-JNB
32h 15m1 stop
R14 958Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Apr 14
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 23:45JNB-MEL
25h 00m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
23:40 - 15:35MEL-JNB
24h 55m1 stop
R15 045Qatar Airways
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 23:20JNB-MEL
24h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 16:10MEL-JNB
33h 00m1 stop
R16 014Qatar Airways
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Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 31
South African Logo
20:25 - 22:20CPT-MEL
41h 55m2 stops
South African Logo
18:45 - 9:25MEL-CPT
22h 40m2 stops
R18 300South African
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Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 14
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 18:10JNB-MEL
19h 30m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:35 - 6:10MEL-JNB
38h 35m1 stop
R18 888Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 23
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 18:15DUR-MEL
38h 05m1 stop
Emirates Logo
22:30 - 17:10MEL-DUR
27h 40m1 stop
R25 277Emirates
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Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 12
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 18:15DUR-MEL
38h 05m1 stop
Emirates Logo
12:05 - 17:10MEL-DUR
38h 05m2 stops
R25 328Emirates
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Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 12
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 21:40CPT-MEL
27h 00m3 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
5:55 - 9:25MEL-CPT
35h 30m2 stops
R25 779Singapore Airlines
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Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 14
South African Logo
14:15 - 22:20CPT-MEL
23h 05m2 stops
South African Logo
19:55 - 9:25MEL-CPT
22h 30m2 stops
R34 539South African
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Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 23

Qantas Airways flights from South Africa to Melbourne

Our best Qantas Airways deals on South Africa to Melbourne flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Mar 2
DUR11:15Durban King Shaka Intl
22h 35m
2 stops
MEL18:50Melbourne
Mar 12
MEL6:15Melbourne
22h 35m
2 stops
DUR19:50Durban King Shaka Intl
R14 768
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Qantas Airways
Feb 3
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 20m
1 stop
MEL5:15Melbourne
Feb 24
MEL9:05Melbourne
18h 45m
1 stop
JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 447
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Qantas Airways
Nov 22
JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 05m
1 stop
AVV7:35Melbourne Avalon
Dec 5
AVV6:00Melbourne Avalon
18h 00m
1 stop
JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R28 150
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Cathay Pacific flights from South Africa to Melbourne

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Cathay Pacific
Mar 17
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 00m
1 stop
MEL23:00Melbourne
Apr 14
MEL7:25Melbourne
32h 15m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 958
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Cathay Pacific
Mar 6
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 00m
1 stop
MEL23:00Melbourne
Mar 9
MEL8:40Melbourne
31h 45m
1 stop
JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 993
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Cathay Pacific
Mar 22
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
40h 30m
1 stop
MEL12:30Melbourne
Apr 8
MEL14:25Melbourne
25h 15m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 218
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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 2 November 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 2/3

11:15-18:50

2 stops22h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

6:15-19:50

2 stops22h 35m

R14 768

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 14/4

7:25-7:40

1 stop32h 15m

R14 958

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

13:45-23:45

1 stop25h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 19/11

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

R15 045

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

16:10-16:10

1 stop33h 00m

R16 014

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/4

20:25-22:20

2 stops41h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 14/4

18:45-9:25

2 stops22h 40m

R18 300

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

13:40-18:10

1 stop19h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 23/2

0:35-6:10

1 stop38h 35m

R18 888

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 2/3

19:10-18:15

1 stop38h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

22:30-17:10

1 stop27h 40m

R25 277

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 2/3

19:10-18:15

1 stop38h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

12:05-17:10

2 stops38h 05m

R25 328

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/4

10:40-21:40

3 stops27h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 14/4

5:55-9:25

2 stops35h 30m

R25 779

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/12

14:15-22:20

2 stops23h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 23/12

19:55-9:25

2 stops22h 30m

R34 539

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R16 759, 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 March, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R16 811.

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 R19 188. 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 R22 088. 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 730 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 804 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 R18 308 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 499 on momondo.

Cheap South Africa to Melbourne flight deals and tips

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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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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R10 252Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 284 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R13 482Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 391 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom R13 590Free CancellationRating
7,5
926 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R13 633Free CancellationRating
7,6
1 045 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R14 291Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 659 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R14 725Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 038 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom R16 984Free CancellationRating
7,5
46 reviews
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RwandAirPriceFrom R19 062Free CancellationRating
7,7
37 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R19 627Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 400 reviews
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Flights from South Africa to Melbourne with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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