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

Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways 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 October 2025, 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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11:00 - 07:10JNB-MEL

35h 10m1 stop

15:35 - 07:25MEL-JNB

24h 50m1 stop

$1,299Cathay Pacific

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Fri, 6 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

11:00 - 12:30JNB-MEL

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08:40 - 07:25MEL-JNB

31h 45m1 stop

$1,319Cathay Pacific

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Fri, 6 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

13:55 - 22:10JNB-MEL

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15:10 - 10:00MEL-JNB

26h 50m1 stop

$1,325Qatar Airways

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Mon, 20 Apr - Thu, 14 May

21:55 - 23:50JNB-MEL

16h 55m1 stop

06:30 - 15:00MEL-JNB

17h 30m1 stop

$1,340Qantas Airways

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Sun, 22 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

11:00 - 23:00JNB-MEL

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06:15 - 07:25MEL-JNB

34h 10m2 stops

$1,357Cathay Pacific

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Fri, 6 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

17:30 - 19:10JNB-MEL

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06:30 - 16:15MEL-JNB

17h 45m1 stop

$1,374Qantas Airways

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Sat, 28 Mar - Sat, 26 Sep

13:45 - 23:20JNB-MEL

24h 35m1 stop

17:10 - 15:15MEL-JNB

31h 05m1 stop

$1,398Qatar Airways

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Thu, 4 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec

09:50 - 17:00JNB-MEL

22h 10m1 stop

18:20 - 08:20MEL-JNB

23h 00m1 stop

$1,431Etihad Airways

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Fri, 12 Dec - Fri, 9 Jan

09:50 - 17:00JNB-MEL

22h 10m1 stop

18:10 - 08:20MEL-JNB

23h 10m1 stop

$1,603Etihad Airways

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Sat, 31 Jan - Tue, 31 Mar

13:40 - 21:25JNB-MEL

22h 45m1 stop

00:35 - 06:10MEL-JNB

38h 35m1 stop

$1,954Singapore Airlines

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Cathay Pacific flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Johannesburg to Melbourne flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

6 Mar

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m

1 stop

MEL07:10Melbourne

8 Mar

MEL15:35Melbourne

24h 50m

1 stop

JNB07:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,299

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Cathay Pacific

6 Mar

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 30m

1 stop

MEL12:30Melbourne

9 Mar

MEL08:40Melbourne

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB07:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,319

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Cathay Pacific

3 Nov

JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m

1 stop

MEL23:00Melbourne

6 Nov

MEL00:45Melbourne

39h 40m

1 stop

JNB07:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,343

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Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne

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Qatar Airways

20 Apr

JNB13:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 15m

1 stop

MEL22:10Melbourne

14 May

MEL15:10Melbourne

26h 50m

1 stop

JNB10:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,325

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Qatar Airways

31 Oct

JNB09:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 20m

1 stop

MEL23:45Melbourne

7 Nov

MEL23:40Melbourne

24h 55m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,328

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Qatar Airways

4 Dec

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

25 Dec

MEL17:10Melbourne

31h 05m

1 stop

JNB15:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,398

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Fri 6/3

11:00-07:10

1 stop35h 10m

Melbourne

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15:35-07:25

1 stop24h 50m

$1,299

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

11:00-12:30

1 stop40h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

08:40-07:25

1 stop31h 45m

$1,319

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

13:55-22:10

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

15:10-10:00

1 stop26h 50m

$1,325

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

21:55-23:50

1 stop16h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

06:30-15:00

1 stop17h 30m

$1,340

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

06:15-07:25

2 stops34h 10m

$1,357

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

17:30-19:10

1 stop16h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 26/9

06:30-16:15

1 stop17h 45m

$1,374

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 25/12

17:10-15:15

1 stop31h 05m

$1,398

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/12

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 9/1

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

$1,431

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

18:10-08:20

1 stop23h 10m

$1,603

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

13:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

00:35-06:10

1 stop38h 35m

$1,954

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg to Melbourne

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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 $1,474. 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 $1,479.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,628. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne on Saturday is $1,884.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Melbourne is in the morning. Flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne during this time can be as low as $1,513. Flights to Melbourne are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,961. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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 $1,610 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 $1,450 on momondo.

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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 16h 40m.
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 October 2025, 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 $1,068	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,388 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,134	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 925 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,208	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,044 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,218	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,282 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,256	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,659 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,482	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 46 reviews	Search South African flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,943	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,394 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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