Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne from R8 467

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Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 17:00JNB-MEL
22h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 8:20MEL-JNB
23h 00m1 stop
R14 545Etihad Airways
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mån, nov 3 - mån, nov 24
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 5:45JNB-MEL
24h 55m1 stop
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7:00 - 18:35MEL-JNB
20h 35m1 stop
R14 581Singapore Airlines
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mån, nov 24 - ons, feb 4
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 5:45JNB-MEL
31h 00m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 8:40MEL-JNB
25h 30m1 stop
R16 969Qatar Airways
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ons, dec 10 - ons, jan 14
Qatar Airways Logo
12:25 - 17:50DUR-MEL
44h 25m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
17:10 - 10:55MEL-DUR
26h 45m2 stops
R18 724Qatar Airways
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mån, nov 10 - fre, nov 14
South African Logo
14:40 - 22:20DUR-MEL
22h 40m2 stops
South African Logo
18:50 - 8:40MEL-DUR
22h 50m2 stops
R20 334South African
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mån, nov 10 - fre, nov 14
South African Logo
11:00 - 23:30DUR-MEL
27h 30m2 stops
South African Logo
18:50 - 10:30MEL-DUR
24h 40m2 stops
R20 425South African
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mån, nov 10 - fre, nov 14
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 23:15JNB-AVV
20h 45m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 15:00AVV-JNB
18h 00m1 stop
R20 804Qantas Airways
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sön, nov 2 - tors, nov 6
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 23:15JNB-AVV
20h 45m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 15:00AVV-JNB
18h 00m1 stop
R20 949Qantas Airways
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sön, nov 2 - tors, nov 6
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 16:40CPT-MEL
38h 15m1 stop
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5:15 - 16:50MEL-CPT
43h 35m1 stop
R24 332Emirates
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mån, sep 15 - mån, sep 22
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 21:50DUR-MEL
43h 10m1 stop
Emirates Logo
21:15 - 16:35MEL-DUR
27h 20m1 stop
R25 381Emirates
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Cathay Pacific flights from South Africa to Melbourne

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Cathay Pacific
Sept 14
JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 35m
1 stop
MEL5:55Melbourne
Sept 16
MEL14:25Melbourne
25h 15m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 251
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Cathay Pacific
Sept 14
JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m
1 stop
MEL22:15Melbourne
Sept 16
MEL14:25Melbourne
25h 15m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 359
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Cathay Pacific
Sept 4
JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 55m
1 stop
MEL11:15Melbourne
Sept 15
MEL14:25Melbourne
25h 15m
1 stop
JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 413
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Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Melbourne

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Qatar Airways
Dec 10
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 00m
1 stop
MEL5:45Melbourne
Jan 14
MEL16:10Melbourne
25h 30m
1 stop
JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 969
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Qatar Airways
Nov 10
DUR12:25Durban King Shaka Intl
44h 25m
2 stops
MEL17:50Melbourne
Nov 14
MEL17:10Melbourne
26h 45m
2 stops
DUR10:55Durban King Shaka Intl
R18 724
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Qatar Airways
Nov 10
DUR12:25Durban King Shaka Intl
44h 25m
2 stops
MEL17:50Melbourne
Nov 14
MEL10:45Melbourne
33h 10m
3 stops
DUR10:55Durban King Shaka Intl
R20 497
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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 1 augusti 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mån 3/11

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

mån 24/11

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

R14 545

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mån 24/11

19:50-5:45

1 stop24h 55m

Melbourne

ons 4/2

7:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

R14 581

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ons 10/12

13:45-5:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

ons 14/1

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

R16 969

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

mån 10/11

12:25-17:50

2 stops44h 25m

Melbourne

fre 14/11

17:10-10:55

2 stops26h 45m

R18 724

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

mån 10/11

14:40-22:20

2 stops22h 40m

Melbourne

fre 14/11

18:50-8:40

2 stops22h 50m

R20 334

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

mån 10/11

11:00-23:30

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne

fre 14/11

18:50-10:30

2 stops24h 40m

R20 425

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sön 2/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

tors 6/11

6:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

R20 804

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sön 2/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

tors 6/11

6:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

R20 949

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

mån 15/9

18:25-16:40

1 stop38h 15m

Melbourne

mån 22/9

5:15-16:50

1 stop43h 35m

R24 332

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

sön 14/9

18:40-21:50

1 stop43h 10m

Melbourne

sön 21/9

21:15-16:35

1 stop27h 20m

R25 381

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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 R17 548, 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 May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R17 982.

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 R20 050. 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 R23 081. 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 R18 527 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 R23 829 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 R20 063 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 R18 000 on momondo.

Cheap South Africa to Melbourne flight deals and tips

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

Best price found

R8 467

Fastest flight time

16h 10m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Melbourne

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Melbourne from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R8 467. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R14 545.
The fastest flight from South Africa to Melbourne takes 16h 10m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to Melbourne. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Cape Town Intl Airport - Melbourne Airport, Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport - Melbourne Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport - Melbourne Avalon Airport.
There are 2 airports near Melbourne: Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne (MEL)

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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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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R14 111Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 338 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom R14 201Free CancellationRating
7,5
887 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom R14 673Free CancellationRating
7,6
951 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R14 873Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 230 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R14 943Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 609 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom R17 744Free CancellationRating
7,6
36 reviews
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RwandAirPriceFrom R20 644Free CancellationRating
7,2
30 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R21 231Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 935 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R23 348Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 300 reviews
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