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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg from $857

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Singapore Airlines Logo
19:25 - 18:35
MEL
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JNB
32h 10m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 21:25
JNB
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MEL
22h 45m1 stop
$1,532Singapore Airlines
Sun, 25 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
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05:55 - 18:35
MEL
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JNB
20h 40m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 07:25
JNB
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MEL
33h 40m1 stop
$1,535Singapore Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Sun, 31 May
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19:25 - 18:35
MEL
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JNB
32h 10m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 05:45
JNB
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MEL
31h 00m1 stop
$1,600Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
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18:20 - 08:20
MEL
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JNB
23h 00m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 23:00
JNB
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MEL
27h 00m1 stop
$1,614Multiple Airlines
Fri, 13 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
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18:20 - 08:20
MEL
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JNB
23h 00m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 23:00
JNB
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MEL
27h 00m1 stop
$1,621Multiple Airlines
Fri, 13 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:50 - 15:35
MEL
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JNB
29h 45m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 23:00
JNB
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MEL
27h 00m1 stop
$1,656Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
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20:55 - 15:00
AVV
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JNB
27h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 23:15
JNB
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AVV
20h 45m1 stop
$2,022Qantas Airways
Wed, 11 Feb - Wed, 18 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 15:00
AVV
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JNB
18h 00m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 07:35
JNB
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AVV
29h 05m1 stop
$2,069Qantas Airways
Mon, 2 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
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06:00 - 15:00
AVV
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JNB
18h 00m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 23:15
JNB
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AVV
20h 45m1 stop
$2,125Qantas Airways
Mon, 9 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
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20:55 - 15:00
AVV
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JNB
27h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 23:15
JNB
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AVV
20h 45m1 stop
$2,126Qantas Airways
Wed, 11 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

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Singapore Airlines
25 Jan
MEL19:25Melbourne
32h 10m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
9 Feb
JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 45m
1 stop
MEL21:25Melbourne
$1,532
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Singapore Airlines
2 May
MEL05:55Melbourne
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
31 May
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 40m
1 stop
MEL07:25Melbourne
$1,535
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Singapore Airlines
2 Feb
MEL19:25Melbourne
19h 45m
1 stop
JNB06:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
14 Feb
JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 20m
1 stop
MEL08:15Melbourne
$1,715
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Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to Johannesburg flight tickets
Qantas Airways
1 June
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
18h 25m
1 stop
JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
15 June
JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 05m
1 stop
AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon
$1,966
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Qantas Airways
2 Feb
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
18h 00m
1 stop
JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
14 Feb
JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 05m
1 stop
AVV07:35Melbourne Avalon
$2,013
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Qantas Airways
11 Feb
AVV20:55Melbourne Avalon
27h 05m
1 stop
JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
18 Mar
JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 45m
1 stop
AVV23:15Melbourne Avalon
$2,022
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg 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 5 December 2025.
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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

19:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

13:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

$1,532

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

13:45-07:25

1 stop33h 40m

$1,535

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

19:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

13:45-05:45

1 stop31h 00m

$1,600

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

$1,614

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

$1,621

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

18:50-15:35

2 stops29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

$1,656

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 11/2

20:55-15:00

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

$2,022

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

$2,069

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 9/2

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

$2,125

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 11/2

20:55-15:00

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

$2,126

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Johannesburg

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

If you are unable to visit Johannesburg during the month of October, then departing from Melbourne during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,508.

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 $1,928. 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 $2,053.

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 $1,860. 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 $2,025. 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 $1,750 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 $1,510 on momondo.

Cheap Melbourne to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

18h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg takes 18h 00m
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to Johannesburg.
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  • 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 18h 00m.

  • 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.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg

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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $854Free cancellationRating
7.6
426 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,100Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,411 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,275Free cancellationRating
7.4
1,329 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,425Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,676 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,501Free cancellationRating
7.2
903 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,516Free cancellationRating
7.4
47 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,551Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,084 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,559Free cancellationRating
7.5
948 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,624Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,430 reviews
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