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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg from $1,253

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16:40 - 18:35MEL-JNB
34h 55m1 stop
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19:55 - 08:15JNB-MEL
27h 20m1 stop
$1,510Singapore Airlines
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Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
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00:35 - 18:35MEL-JNB
27h 00m1 stop
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19:55 - 08:15JNB-MEL
27h 20m1 stop
$1,619Singapore Airlines
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Fri, 6 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
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22:05 - 08:20MEL-JNB
43h 15m2 stops
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11:00 - 23:00JNB-MEL
27h 00m1 stop
$1,633Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 4 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:40 - 06:10MEL-JNB
22h 30m1 stop
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19:50 - 05:20JNB-MEL
24h 30m1 stop
$1,691Singapore Airlines
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Mon, 1 Dec - Mon, 30 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
07:00 - 18:35MEL-JNB
20h 35m1 stop
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13:40 - 12:10JNB-MEL
37h 30m1 stop
$1,700Singapore Airlines
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Sat, 14 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 08:20MEL-JNB
23h 00m1 stop
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09:50 - 17:00JNB-MEL
22h 10m1 stop
$1,702Etihad Airways
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Thu, 5 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:05 - 08:20MEL-JNB
43h 15m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:50 - 17:00JNB-MEL
22h 10m1 stop
$1,703Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 4 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 08:20MEL-JNB
23h 00m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 17:00JNB-MEL
22h 10m1 stop
$1,732Etihad Airways
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Thu, 5 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb
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06:00 - 15:00AVV-JNB
18h 00m1 stop
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17:30 - 23:15JNB-AVV
20h 45m1 stop
$1,955Qantas Airways
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Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
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06:00 - 16:25AVV-JNB
18h 25m1 stop
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18:45 - 22:50JNB-AVV
20h 05m1 stop
$2,034Qantas Airways
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Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Melbourne to Johannesburg flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
2 Feb
MEL16:40Melbourne
34h 55m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
16 Feb
JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 20m
1 stop
MEL08:15Melbourne
$1,510
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Singapore Airlines
6 Feb
MEL00:35Melbourne
27h 00m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
21 Feb
JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 20m
1 stop
MEL08:15Melbourne
$1,619
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Singapore Airlines
1 Dec
MEL16:40Melbourne
22h 30m
1 stop
JNB06:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
30 Mar
JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 30m
1 stop
MEL05:20Melbourne
$1,691
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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
16 Feb
JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 45m
1 stop
AVV23:15Melbourne Avalon
$1,955
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Qantas Airways
21 May
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
18h 25m
1 stop
JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
28 May
JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 05m
1 stop
AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon
$2,034
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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
$2,036
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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 25 November 2025.
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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

16:40-18:35

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

19:55-08:15

1 stop27h 20m

$1,510

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

00:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

19:55-08:15

1 stop27h 20m

$1,619

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

22:05-08:20

2 stops43h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

$1,633

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 1/12

16:40-06:10

1 stop22h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

19:50-05:20

1 stop24h 30m

$1,691

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 14/2

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

13:40-12:10

1 stop37h 30m

$1,700

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 5/2

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,702

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

22:05-08:20

2 stops43h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,703

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 5/2

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,732

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 2/2

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

$1,955

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 21/5

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$2,034

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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 $1,554.

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 $1,979. 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 $2,108.

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 $1,910. 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 $2,079. 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 $1,797 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 $1,550 on momondo.

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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 $880Free cancellationRating
7.6
424 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,130Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,409 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,313Free cancellationRating
7.4
1,312 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,463Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,674 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,541Free cancellationRating
7.2
898 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,563Free cancellationRating
7.5
46 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,592Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,068 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,613Free cancellationRating
7.5
944 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,683Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,421 reviews
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