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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa from $900

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Singapore Airlines Logo
00:35 - 18:35MEL-JNB
27h 00m1 stop
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19:55 - 08:15JNB-MEL
27h 20m1 stop
$1,414Singapore Airlines
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Mon, 16 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
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00:35 - 18:35MEL-JNB
27h 00m1 stop
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19:55 - 08:15JNB-MEL
27h 20m1 stop
$1,474Singapore Airlines
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Sun, 8 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:25MEL-CPT
35h 25m2 stops
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10:40 - 21:35CPT-MEL
25h 55m2 stops
$1,523Singapore Airlines
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Tue, 3 Mar - Fri, 3 Apr
Singapore Airlines Logo
00:35 - 18:35MEL-JNB
27h 00m1 stop
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19:55 - 18:10JNB-MEL
37h 15m1 stop
$1,567Singapore Airlines
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Sun, 1 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:30 - 08:20MEL-JNB
39h 50m3 stops
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13:55 - 22:10JNB-MEL
24h 15m1 stop
$1,678Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 20 Apr - Fri, 8 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:10 - 19:40MEL-JNB
39h 30m3 stops
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11:00 - 07:10JNB-MEL
35h 10m1 stop
$1,689Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 2 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
23:40 - 10:55MEL-DUR
44h 15m2 stops
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07:00 - 23:20DUR-MEL
31h 20m2 stops
$1,999Qatar Airways
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Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
14:55 - 10:55MEL-DUR
53h 00m3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
07:00 - 23:20DUR-MEL
31h 20m2 stops
$2,036Qatar Airways
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Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
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09:05 - 10:40MEL-DUR
34h 35m2 stops
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11:15 - 22:25DUR-MEL
27h 10m2 stops
$2,039Qantas Airways
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Fri, 20 Feb - Fri, 1 May
South African Logo
20:45 - 08:40MEL-DUR
20h 55m2 stops
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09:10 - 23:30DUR-MEL
29h 20m2 stops
$2,048South African
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Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Melbourne Airport to South Africa flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
16 Feb
MEL00:35Melbourne
27h 00m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
10 Mar
JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 20m
1 stop
MEL08:15Melbourne
$1,414
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Singapore Airlines
8 Feb
MEL00:35Melbourne
27h 00m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
14 Feb
JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 20m
1 stop
MEL08:15Melbourne
$1,474
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Singapore Airlines
1 Mar
MEL00:35Melbourne
27h 00m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
7 Mar
JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 15m
1 stop
MEL18:10Melbourne
$1,567
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RwandAir flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa

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RwandAir
21 Apr
MEL15:10Melbourne
31h 10m
2 stops
JNB14:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
8 May
JNB16:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 05m
2 stops
MEL04:55Melbourne
$1,885
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RwandAir
23 Nov
MEL23:40Melbourne
35h 40m
2 stops
JNB02:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
6 Dec
JNB03:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
41h 35m
2 stops
MEL05:45Melbourne
$2,292
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RwandAir
1 Dec
MEL23:40Melbourne
35h 40m
2 stops
JNB02:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
29 Mar
JNB03:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
41h 45m
2 stops
MEL05:55Melbourne
$3,024
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa 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 78,305 searches. Data last updated 17 November 2025.
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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

00:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:55-08:15

1 stop27h 20m

$1,414

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

00:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

19:55-08:15

1 stop27h 20m

$1,474

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

07:00-09:25

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

10:40-21:35

2 stops25h 55m

$1,523

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

00:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

19:55-18:10

1 stop37h 15m

$1,567

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

00:30-08:20

3 stops39h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

13:55-22:10

1 stop24h 15m

$1,678

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

13:10-19:40

3 stops39h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

11:00-07:10

1 stop35h 10m

$1,689

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

23:40-10:55

2 stops44h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 19/3

07:00-23:20

2 stops31h 20m

$1,999

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

14:55-10:55

3 stops53h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 19/3

07:00-23:20

2 stops31h 20m

$2,036

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

09:05-10:40

2 stops34h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 1/5

11:15-22:25

2 stops27h 10m

$2,039

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

20:45-08:40

2 stops20h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 8/3

09:10-23:30

2 stops29h 20m

$2,048

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne Airport to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Melbourne Airport is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,526, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in October, then you should wait until August to fly from Melbourne Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,551.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Melbourne Airport. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $1,963. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from Melbourne Airport because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $2,090.

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

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Melbourne Airport to South Africa when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,894. Flying to South Africa in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to South Africa, so prices are often more expensive at around $2,062 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around $1,783 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Melbourne Airport for as low as $1,537 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Melbourne Airport to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a Melbourne Airport to South Africa flight.

Cheap Melbourne Airport to South Africa flight deals and tips

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?

    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 Melbourne Airport to South Africa.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa

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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $872Free cancellationRating
7.6
424 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,121Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,403 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,302Free cancellationRating
7.4
1,303 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,451Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,664 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,528Free cancellationRating
7.2
894 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,550Free cancellationRating
7.5
46 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,579Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,060 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,591Free cancellationRating
7.5
937 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,669Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,414 reviews
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Can I find flights from Melbourne to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to South Africa from Melbourne with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights from Melbourne to South Africa?

momondo helps you find the best flight between Melbourne and South Africa by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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