Cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg from $875

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07:00 - 18:35MEL-JNB
20h 35m1 stop
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13:40 - 12:10JNB-MEL
37h 30m1 stop
$1,392Singapore Airlines
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Fri, 27 Feb - Thu, 19 Mar
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18:25 - 18:35MEL-JNB
32h 10m1 stop
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19:50 - 07:25JNB-MEL
27h 35m1 stop
$1,460Singapore Airlines
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Sun, 12 Apr - Fri, 8 May
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23:35 - 18:35MEL-JNB
27h 00m1 stop
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19:50 - 11:00JNB-MEL
31h 10m1 stop
$1,468Singapore Airlines
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Sun, 12 Apr - Fri, 8 May
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18:25 - 18:35MEL-JNB
32h 10m1 stop
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19:50 - 11:00JNB-MEL
31h 10m1 stop
$1,469Singapore Airlines
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Sun, 12 Apr - Fri, 8 May
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06:40 - 18:50MEL-JNB
21h 10m1 stop
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22:30 - 23:25JNB-MEL
16h 55m1 stop
$1,724Qantas Airways
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Sun, 22 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr
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18:20 - 07:10MEL-JNB
45h 50m2 stops
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09:50 - 17:00JNB-MEL
22h 10m1 stop
$1,739Etihad Airways
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Mon, 2 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb
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06:00 - 15:00AVV-JNB
18h 00m1 stop
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17:30 - 07:35JNB-AVV
29h 05m1 stop
$1,916Qantas Airways
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Mon, 2 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
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16:10 - 08:40MEL-JNB
25h 30m1 stop
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09:25 - 23:20JNB-MEL
28h 55m3 stops
$2,119Qatar Airways
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16:10 - 08:40MEL-JNB
25h 30m1 stop
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09:25 - 23:20JNB-MEL
28h 55m3 stops
$2,132Qatar Airways
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06:15 - 20:35MEL-JNB
23h 20m1 stop
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13:25 - 16:40JNB-MEL
43h 15m1 stop
$2,158Emirates
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Cathay Pacific flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

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Cathay Pacific
30 Nov
MEL00:45Melbourne
39h 40m
1 stop
JNB07:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
8 Dec
JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 40m
1 stop
MEL23:00Melbourne
Cathay Pacific
30 Nov
MEL00:45Melbourne
39h 40m
1 stop
JNB07:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
8 Dec
JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 45m
2 stops
MEL08:05Melbourne
Cathay Pacific
13 Nov
MEL00:45Melbourne
39h 40m
1 stop
JNB07:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
30 Nov
JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 00m
1 stop
MEL23:00Melbourne

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

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Singapore Airlines
27 Feb
MEL07:00Melbourne
20h 35m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
19 Mar
JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 30m
1 stop
MEL12:10Melbourne
Singapore Airlines
12 Apr
MEL18:25Melbourne
32h 10m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
8 May
JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 35m
1 stop
MEL07:25Melbourne
Singapore Airlines
12 Apr
MEL23:35Melbourne
27h 00m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
8 May
JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 10m
1 stop
MEL11:00Melbourne

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MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

13:40-12:10

1 stop37h 30m

$1,392

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

19:50-07:25

1 stop27h 35m

$1,460

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

23:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

$1,468

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

$1,469

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

06:40-18:50

1 stop21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

22:30-23:25

1 stop16h 55m

$1,724

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

18:20-07:10

2 stops45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,739

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 2/2

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

17:30-07:35

1 stop29h 05m

$1,916

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

16:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

09:25-23:20

3 stops28h 55m

$2,119

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

16:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

09:25-23:20

3 stops28h 55m

$2,132

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

06:15-20:35

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

13:25-16:40

1 stop43h 15m

$2,158

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

If you are unable to visit Johannesburg during the month of August, then departing from Melbourne during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,577.

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,969. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Melbourne to Johannesburg for around $2,097.

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

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,900. Flying to Johannesburg in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Johannesburg are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $2,069. Departure times in the morning 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 Johannesburg?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around $1,807 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from Melbourne for as low as $1,574 on momondo.

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There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to Johannesburg.
  • How far is Melbourne to Johannesburg by plane?

    There are 10320.7 km between Melbourne and Johannesburg. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 17h 40m.

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

    Prices for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg were last updated today.

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne to Johannesburg.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?

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

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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $875Free cancellationRating
7.6
424 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,124Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,393 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,306Free cancellationRating
7.4
1,285 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,456Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,661 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,533Free cancellationRating
7.2
889 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,555Free cancellationRating
7.5
46 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,584Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,055 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,605Free cancellationRating
7.5
929 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,674Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,402 reviews
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