Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Melbourne Airport according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to South Africa?

Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?

As of October 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa.

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.

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07:00 - 08:25MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m3 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:45 - 05:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

30h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$1,725Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

22:35 - 20:30MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m3 stops Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl Dubai Intl

20:20 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

42h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,749Multiple Airlines

Mon, 22 Feb - Thu, 11 Mar

17:10 - 08:40MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 05:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

31h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,779Qatar Airways

Wed, 27 Jan - Mon, 22 Feb

17:10 - 08:40MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,783Qatar Airways

Sun, 7 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb

18:05 - 08:25MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:50 - 16:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

21h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,813Etihad Airways

Sat, 30 Jan - Wed, 3 Mar

18:05 - 08:25MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:50 - 16:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

21h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,853Etihad Airways

Fri, 29 Jan - Wed, 3 Mar

23:40 - 15:15MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 17:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

43h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,863Virgin Australia

Tue, 17 Nov - Sun, 7 Feb

17:10 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:20 - 17:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

36h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,863Virgin Australia

Mon, 1 Mar - Mon, 15 Mar

19:25 - 14:10MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 04:40CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

30h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi

$2,089Ethiopian Air

Thu, 25 Mar - Wed, 21 Apr

19:25 - 13:00MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 07:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

32h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi

$2,302Ethiopian Air

Sun, 28 Mar - Thu, 22 Apr

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08:40 - 08:25MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 45m3 stops Hong Kong Intl Phnom Penh Techo Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:45 - 17:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

43h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,741Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

23:40 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 17:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

43h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,753Qatar Airways

Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

23:40 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 17:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

43h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,780Qatar Airways

Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

18:05 - 08:25MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:50 - 16:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

21h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,830Etihad Airways

Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

18:05 - 08:25MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

20:20 - 17:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

36h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,832Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov

23:40 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,859Virgin Australia

Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

23:40 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,860Virgin Australia

Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

06:00 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Johannesburg OR Tambo

09:00 - 18:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,572Qantas Airways

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

22:30 - 17:10MEL Melbourne-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

27h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

19:05 - 06:25DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-MEL Melbourne

26h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

$2,699Emirates

Sun, 1 Nov - Thu, 5 Nov

15:10 - 18:05MEL Melbourne-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

35h 55m4 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

18:40 - 16:45DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-MEL Melbourne

37h 05m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$13,989Ethiopian Air

Sun, 1 Nov - Thu, 5 Nov

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Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

30 Jan

MEL18:05Melbourne

23h 20m

1 stop

JNB08:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

3 Mar

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 55m

1 stop

MEL16:45Melbourne

$1,813

Etihad Airways

2 Nov

MEL18:05Melbourne

23h 20m

1 stop

JNB08:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

22 Nov

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 55m

1 stop

MEL16:45Melbourne

$1,830

Etihad Airways

27 Jan

MEL18:05Melbourne

23h 20m

1 stop

JNB08:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

3 Mar

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 55m

1 stop

MEL16:45Melbourne

$1,853

Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

2 Nov

MEL23:40Melbourne

24h 55m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

15 Nov

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 05m

1 stop

MEL17:50Melbourne

$1,753

Qatar Airways

27 Jan

MEL17:10Melbourne

24h 30m

1 stop

JNB08:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

22 Feb

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 00m

1 stop

MEL05:45Melbourne

$1,779

Qatar Airways

2 Nov

MEL23:40Melbourne

24h 55m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

22 Nov

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 05m

1 stop

MEL17:50Melbourne

$1,780

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13:45-23:20

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09:50-16:45

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$1,813

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Fri 29/1

18:05-08:25

1 stop23h 20m

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09:50-16:45

1 stop21h 55m

$1,853

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Melbourne

Tue 17/11

23:40-15:15

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/2

13:45-17:50

1 stop43h 05m

$1,863

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 1/3

17:10-15:35

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/3

20:20-17:50

1 stop36h 30m

$1,863

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 25/3

19:25-14:10

2 stops27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/4

13:50-04:40

2 stops30h 50m

$2,089

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 28/3

19:25-13:00

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/4

15:10-07:25

2 stops32h 15m

$2,302

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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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Melbourne Airport is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,766, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until October to fly from Melbourne Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,864.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 $1,963 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 $1,580 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 31% on your flight if you consider stops on a Melbourne Airport to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	$890
Fastest flight time	23h 20m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $890. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,725.

The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa takes 23h 20m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne Airport to South Africa.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?
As of October 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa.
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 Australia	PriceFrom $908	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 482 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,011	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,550 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,020	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,712 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,092	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,631 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,254	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,122 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,555	Free cancellation	Rating 7.7 66 reviews	Search South African flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,615	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,534 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,695	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,686 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,744	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 1,042 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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

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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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