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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg from $879

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Singapore Airlines Logo
18:25 - 18:35MEL-JNB
32h 10m1 stop
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19:50 - 11:00JNB-MEL
31h 10m1 stop
$1,451Singapore Airlines
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Sun, 12 Apr - Fri, 8 May
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00:35 - 18:35MEL-JNB
27h 00m1 stop
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13:40 - 05:45JNB-MEL
31h 05m1 stop
$1,507Singapore Airlines
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Mon, 16 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
07:00 - 18:35MEL-JNB
20h 35m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:55 - 08:15JNB-MEL
27h 20m1 stop
$1,565Singapore Airlines
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Mon, 2 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
17:10 - 15:35MEL-JNB
31h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:55 - 22:10JNB-MEL
24h 15m1 stop
$1,918Qatar Airways
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Wed, 25 Mar - Tue, 14 Apr
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:45 - 07:25MEL-JNB
39h 40m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 23:00JNB-MEL
27h 00m1 stop
$1,927Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 27 Jan - Sun, 1 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
17:10 - 08:40MEL-JNB
24h 30m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:55 - 04:55JNB-MEL
31h 00m1 stop
$1,931Qatar Airways
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Thu, 26 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:45 - 07:25MEL-JNB
39h 40m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:20 - 22:15JNB-MEL
26h 55m1 stop
$1,968Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 25 Mar - Thu, 9 Apr
Emirates Logo
06:15 - 05:35MEL-JNB
32h 20m1 stop
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18:50 - 10:15JNB-MEL
30h 25m2 stops
$1,985Emirates
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Fri, 21 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
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06:00 - 15:00AVV-JNB
18h 00m1 stop
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17:30 - 07:35JNB-AVV
29h 05m1 stop
$2,031Qantas Airways
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Mon, 2 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
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06:00 - 15:00AVV-JNB
18h 00m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 07:35JNB-AVV
29h 05m1 stop
$2,040Qantas Airways
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Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to Johannesburg flight tickets
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
$2,031
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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
$2,040
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Qantas Airways
25 Mar
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
18h 00m
1 stop
JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
15 Apr
JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 30m
1 stop
AVV20:15Melbourne Avalon
$2,170
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Emirates flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Our best Emirates deals on Melbourne to Johannesburg flight tickets
Emirates
21 Nov
MEL06:15Melbourne
32h 20m
1 stop
JNB05:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
25 Nov
JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 25m
2 stops
MEL10:15Melbourne
$1,985
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Emirates
14 Nov
MEL22:30Melbourne
31h 05m
1 stop
JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
30 Nov
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m
1 stop
MEL18:15Melbourne
$2,082
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Emirates
14 Nov
MEL23:55Melbourne
43h 30m
1 stop
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
30 Nov
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 55m
1 stop
MEL23:20Melbourne
$2,098
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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 11 November 2025.
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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

$1,451

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

00:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

13:40-05:45

1 stop31h 05m

$1,507

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

19:55-08:15

1 stop27h 20m

$1,565

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

17:10-15:35

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

13:55-22:10

1 stop24h 15m

$1,918

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 27/1

00:45-07:25

1 stop39h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

$1,927

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

17:10-08:40

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

13:55-04:55

1 stop31h 00m

$1,931

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

00:45-07:25

1 stop39h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

$1,968

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 21/11

06:15-05:35

1 stop32h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

18:50-10:15

2 stops30h 25m

$1,985

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

$2,031

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

$2,040

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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 $1,547.

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 $1,958. 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 $2,086.

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 $1,890. 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 $2,057. 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 $1,778 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 $1,533 on momondo.

Cheap Melbourne to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

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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 $870Free cancellationRating
7.6
424 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,118Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,396 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,298Free cancellationRating
7.4
1,289 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,448Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,660 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,525Free cancellationRating
7.2
894 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,546Free cancellationRating
7.5
46 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,575Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,057 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,596Free cancellationRating
7.5
933 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,665Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,405 reviews
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