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Cheap flights from Melbourne to South Africa 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
Singapore Airlines Logo
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
Singapore Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:25
MEL
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CPT
35h 25m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 18:10
CPT
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MEL
22h 30m2 stops
$1,599Singapore Airlines
Thu, 12 Feb - Thu, 12 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
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
Multiple Airlines Logo
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
Qatar Airways Logo
17:10 - 10:30
MEL
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CPT
26h 20m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 23:20
CPT
-
MEL
25h 45m1 stop
$1,846Qatar Airways
Wed, 28 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
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
Emirates Logo
06:15 - 13:40
MEL
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PZB
40h 25m2 stops
Emirates Logo
07:05 - 23:20
PZB
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MEL
31h 15m2 stops
$2,399Emirates
Mon, 16 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb
Emirates Logo
06:15 - 08:05
MEL
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PZB
34h 50m2 stops
Emirates Logo
18:20 - 06:25
PZB
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MEL
27h 05m2 stops
$2,411Emirates
Mon, 16 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to South Africa

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Melbourne to South Africa flight tickets
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
12 Feb
MEL07:00Melbourne
35h 25m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
12 Mar
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
22h 30m
2 stops
MEL18:10Melbourne
$1,598
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Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to South Africa

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to South Africa 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 South Africa 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 6 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

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

07:00-09:25

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

10:40-18:10

2 stops22h 30m

$1,598

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

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

17:10-10:30

1 stop26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

$1,846

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

MelbournePietermaritzburg

MEL - PZB

MELPZB

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

06:15-13:40

2 stops40h 25m

Pietermaritzburg

Wed 18/2

07:05-23:20

2 stops31h 15m

$2,399

MelbournePietermaritzburg

MEL - PZB

MELPZB

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

06:15-08:05

2 stops34h 50m

Pietermaritzburg

Wed 18/2

18:20-06:25

2 stops27h 05m

$2,411

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Melbourne is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,499, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in October, then you should wait until August to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,508.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Melbourne. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $1,928. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from Melbourne because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $2,053.

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

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Melbourne to South Africa when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,860. Flying to South Africa in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to South Africa, so prices are often more expensive at around $2,025 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa 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 South Africa from Melbourne for as low as $1,510 on momondo.

Cheap Melbourne to South Africa flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

18h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to South Africa takes 18h 00m
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to South Africa.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to South Africa?

    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 South Africa.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

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

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to South Africa

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Rating
Free cancellation
Price
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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