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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,376 to $2,023. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,504.

Question 1

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

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 $1,855 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 $1,626 on momondo.

Question 2

Which airlines fly to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg from Melbourne according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Question 3

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Etihad Airways, RwandAir, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 $1,905. 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 $2,074. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Question 5

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

If you are unable to visit Johannesburg during the month of May, then departing from Melbourne during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,640.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,974. 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 $2,102.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.Typical prices usually range from $1,376 to $2,023.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,504.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

As of August 2025, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,098	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,347 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,354	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,233 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,495	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 972 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,526	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,611 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,537	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 836 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,583	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 413 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,610	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 896 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,646	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 43 reviews	Search South African flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,684	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,317 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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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 May, then departing from Melbourne during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,640.

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

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

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg?

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

Etihad Airways, RwandAir, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Which airlines fly to Johannesburg?

How far is Melbourne to Johannesburg by plane?

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

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

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

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

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