What is the cheapest airline that flies from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to Melbourne

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

Qantas Airways, South African and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from Johannesburg according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne refresh daily.

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

As of January 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne.

How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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 Johannesburg to Melbourne.

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

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

$697 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg and Melbourne?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,224 to $1,512. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,309.

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12:45 - 05:45

JNB

MEL

32h 00m

1 stop

16:10 - 15:35

MEL

JNB

32h 25m

1 stop

$1,309Qatar Airways

Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

12:45 - 23:20

JNB

MEL

25h 35m

1 stop

16:10 - 15:35

MEL

JNB

32h 25m

1 stop

$1,311Qatar Airways

Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

20:40 - 16:50

JNB

MEL

36h 10m

1 stop

20:55 - 16:10

MEL

JNB

27h 15m

1 stop

$1,324Qatar Airways

Sat, 16 May - Mon, 18 May

20:30 - 05:45

JNB

MEL

24h 15m

1 stop

16:10 - 08:40

MEL

JNB

25h 30m

1 stop

$1,339Qatar Airways

Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

11:00 - 23:00

JNB

MEL

27h 00m

1 stop

08:35 - 07:25

MEL

JNB

31h 50m

2 stops

$1,355Cathay Pacific

Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

11:00 - 23:00

JNB

MEL

27h 00m

1 stop

23:45 - 07:55

MEL

JNB

40h 10m

1 stop

$1,359Cathay Pacific

Fri, 27 Mar - Thu, 30 Apr

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m

1 stop

06:00 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

18h 25m

1 stop

$1,579Qantas Airways

Sat, 16 May - Mon, 18 May

18:45 - 20:20

JNB

AVV

17h 35m

1 stop

06:00 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

18h 25m

1 stop

$1,637Qantas Airways

Thu, 21 May - Mon, 25 May

10:25 - 23:15

JNB

AVV

27h 50m

2 stops

20:55 - 20:35

AVV

JNB

32h 40m

2 stops

$3,019Multiple Airlines

Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar

10:25 - 23:15

JNB

AVV

27h 50m

2 stops

20:55 - 15:00

AVV

JNB

27h 05m

1 stop

$3,166Multiple Airlines

Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar

RwandAir flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne

Our best RwandAir deals on Johannesburg to Melbourne flight tickets

RwandAir

27 Mar

JNB16:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 55m

2 stops

MEL05:45Melbourne

30 Apr

MEL20:55Melbourne

37h 25m

2 stops

JNB02:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,546

RwandAir

20 May

JNB03:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 45m

2 stops

MEL04:55Melbourne

25 May

MEL20:55Melbourne

37h 25m

2 stops

JNB02:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,980

RwandAir

20 May

JNB03:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 45m

2 stops

MEL04:55Melbourne

25 May

MEL20:55Melbourne

37h 25m

2 stops

JNB02:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,992

Cathay Pacific flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Johannesburg to Melbourne flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

15 Mar

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 00m

1 stop

MEL23:00Melbourne

22 Mar

MEL08:35Melbourne

31h 50m

2 stops

JNB07:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,355

Cathay Pacific

27 Mar

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 00m

1 stop

MEL23:00Melbourne

30 Apr

MEL23:45Melbourne

40h 10m

1 stop

JNB07:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,359

Cathay Pacific

13 Mar

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 00m

1 stop

MEL23:00Melbourne

22 Mar

MEL15:35Melbourne

24h 50m

1 stop

JNB07:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,365

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Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

12:45-05:45

1 stop32h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

$1,309

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

$1,311

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

20:40-16:50

1 stop36h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

20:55-16:10

1 stop27h 15m

$1,324

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

20:30-05:45

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

16:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

$1,339

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

08:35-07:25

2 stops31h 50m

$1,355

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

23:45-07:55

1 stop40h 10m

$1,359

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 18/5

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

$1,579

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

18:45-20:20

1 stop17h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 25/5

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

$1,637

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

10:25-23:15

2 stops27h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 10/3

20:55-20:35

2 stops32h 40m

$3,019

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

10:25-23:15

2 stops27h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 10/3

20:55-15:00

1 stop27h 05m

$3,166

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg to Melbourne

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg and Melbourne?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,342. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of March, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,346.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $1,458 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 Johannesburg for as low as $1,324 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	17h 50m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne takes 17h 50m

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

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How far is Johannesburg to Melbourne by plane?
Johannesburg and Melbourne are 10320.7 km apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 17h 50m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?
As of January 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne?
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 Johannesburg to Melbourne.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne 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 Melbourne. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne

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

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $995	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,443 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,052	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 981 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,118	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,152 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,134	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,378 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,222	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,725 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,381	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 52 reviews	Search South African flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,670	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,490 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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