Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

Qantas Airways, South African and Etihad Airways 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 42% 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.

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

Qatar Airways and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to Melbourne

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 May 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.

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,613 to $1,238. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,222.

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20:55 - 16:50

JNB

MEL

35h 55m

1 stop

22:45 - 08:55

MEL

JNB

42h 10m

1 stop

$1,222Qatar Airways

Wed, 17 Jun - Fri, 19 Jun

20:55 - 16:50

JNB

MEL

35h 55m

1 stop

22:45 - 08:55

MEL

JNB

42h 10m

1 stop

$1,225Qatar Airways

Wed, 17 Jun - Fri, 19 Jun

12:45 - 17:50

JNB

MEL

44h 05m

1 stop

17:10 - 15:35

MEL

JNB

31h 25m

1 stop

$1,278Qatar Airways

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 20 Jan

12:40 - 16:50

JNB

MEL

44h 10m

1 stop

16:10 - 04:00

MEL

JNB

43h 50m

1 stop

$1,290Qatar Airways

Tue, 4 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug

20:55 - 16:50

JNB

MEL

35h 55m

1 stop

22:45 - 04:00

MEL

JNB

37h 15m

1 stop

$1,324Qatar Airways

Fri, 10 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m

1 stop

06:00 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

18h 25m

1 stop

$1,718Qantas Airways

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 21 Sep

18:45 - 09:45

JNB

AVV

31h 00m

1 stop

06:00 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

18h 25m

1 stop

$1,721Qantas Airways

Sat, 22 Aug - Mon, 21 Sep

17:30 - 23:15

JNB

AVV

20h 45m

1 stop

14:50 - 15:00

AVV

JNB

33h 10m

1 stop

$1,725Qantas Airways

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 20 Jan

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m

1 stop

20:55 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

27h 30m

1 stop

$2,073Qantas Airways

Mon, 15 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m

1 stop

14:55 - 20:05

AVV

JNB

37h 10m

2 stops

$2,656Multiple Airlines

Sat, 30 May - Sat, 20 Jun

Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne

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Qatar Airways

17 June

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 55m

1 stop

MEL16:50Melbourne

19 June

MEL22:45Melbourne

42h 10m

1 stop

JNB08:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,222

Qatar Airways

17 June

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 55m

1 stop

MEL16:50Melbourne

19 June

MEL22:45Melbourne

42h 10m

1 stop

JNB08:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,225

Qatar Airways

4 Nov

JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 05m

1 stop

MEL17:50Melbourne

20 Jan

MEL17:10Melbourne

31h 25m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,278

Qantas Airways flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne

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Qantas Airways

4 June

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 25m

1 stop

MEL19:10Melbourne

8 June

MEL06:30Melbourne

17h 55m

1 stop

JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,687

Qantas Airways

17 Aug

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m

1 stop

AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon

21 Sept

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 25m

1 stop

JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,718

Qantas Airways

22 Aug

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 00m

1 stop

AVV09:45Melbourne Avalon

21 Sept

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 25m

1 stop

JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,721

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Wed 17/6

20:55-16:50

1 stop35h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 19/6

22:45-08:55

1 stop42h 10m

$1,222

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

20:55-16:50

1 stop35h 55m

Melbourne

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22:45-08:55

1 stop42h 10m

$1,225

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

12:45-17:50

1 stop44h 05m

Melbourne

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17:10-15:35

1 stop31h 25m

$1,278

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

12:40-16:50

1 stop44h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

16:10-04:00

1 stop43h 50m

$1,290

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

20:55-16:50

1 stop35h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

22:45-04:00

1 stop37h 15m

$1,324

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/8

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 21/9

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

$1,718

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/8

18:45-09:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 21/9

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

$1,721

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 20/1

14:50-15:00

1 stop33h 10m

$1,725

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 21/6

20:55-16:25

1 stop27h 30m

$2,073

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 20/6

14:55-20:05

2 stops37h 10m

$2,656

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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, November 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 $665. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of November, then flying in June is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $995.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 $1,362 on momondo.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne

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 20h 05m.
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 May 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

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Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $978	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,519 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,087	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,334 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,118	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,437 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,150	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,037 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,269	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,375	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 62 reviews	Search South African flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,398	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,574 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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Can I find flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Johannesburg to Melbourne flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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