Cheap flights from Melbourne to South Africa from $897

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Singapore Airlines Logo
18:25 - 18:35
MEL
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JNB
32h 10m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 07:25
JNB
-
MEL
27h 35m
1 stop
$1,286Singapore Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
Singapore Airlines Logo
05:55 - 18:35
MEL
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JNB
20h 40m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 11:00
JNB
-
MEL
31h 10m
1 stop
$1,339Singapore Airlines
Fri, 7 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 14:50
MEL
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DUR
29h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 - 04:55
DUR
-
MEL
32h 50m
2 stops
$1,722Multiple Airlines
Tue, 5 May - Tue, 26 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 14:35
MEL
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CPT
29h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 15:50
CPT
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MEL
63h 15m
2 stops
$1,766Multiple Airlines
Fri, 5 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
15:45 - 11:30
MEL
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CPT
27h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 04:55
CPT
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MEL
31h 55m
1 stop
$1,897Qatar Airways
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 11 May
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 10:15
MEL
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CPT
43h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 22:05
CPT
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MEL
25h 05m
1 stop
$1,918Qatar Airways
Tue, 7 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 16:25
AVV
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JNB
18h 25m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:50
JNB
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AVV
20h 05m
1 stop
$2,062Qantas Airways
Mon, 3 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 16:25
AVV
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JNB
18h 25m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:50
JNB
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AVV
20h 05m
1 stop
$2,065Qantas Airways
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun
Emirates Logo
22:55 - 08:05
MEL
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PZB
41h 10m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
07:05 - 16:40
PZB
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MEL
25h 35m
2 stops
$2,455Emirates
Mon, 8 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
Emirates Logo
05:15 - 08:05
MEL
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PZB
34h 50m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
08:45 - 05:30
PZB
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MEL
36h 45m
2 stops
$2,466Emirates
Mon, 8 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to South Africa

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Melbourne to South Africa flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
4 Aug
MEL18:25Melbourne
32h 10m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
18 Aug
JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 35m
1 stop
MEL07:25Melbourne
$1,286
Singapore Airlines
7 Aug
MEL05:55Melbourne
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
18 Aug
JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 10m
1 stop
MEL11:00Melbourne
$1,339
Singapore Airlines
4 Aug
MEL05:55Melbourne
20h 40m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
26 Aug
JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 35m
1 stop
MEL07:25Melbourne
$1,346

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to South Africa

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to South Africa flight tickets
Qantas Airways
3 Aug
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
18h 25m
1 stop
JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
17 Aug
JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 05m
1 stop
AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon
$2,062
Qantas Airways
3 June
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
18h 25m
1 stop
JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
24 June
JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 05m
1 stop
AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon
$2,065
Qantas Airways
5 Aug
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
18h 25m
1 stop
JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
19 Aug
JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 05m
1 stop
AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon
$2,088

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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 4/8

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

19:50-07:25

1 stop27h 35m

$1,286

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

$1,339

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

17:20-14:50

2 stops29h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 26/5

12:05-04:55

2 stops32h 50m

$1,722

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

17:20-14:35

2 stops29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

$1,766

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

15:45-11:30

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

13:00-04:55

1 stop31h 55m

$1,897

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 7/4

22:45-10:15

1 stop43h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

13:00-22:05

1 stop25h 05m

$1,918
Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 3/8

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/8

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$2,062

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 3/6

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$2,065

MelbournePietermaritzburg

MEL - PZB

MELPZB

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

22:55-08:05

2 stops41h 10m

Pietermaritzburg

Fri 12/6

07:05-16:40

2 stops25h 35m

$2,455

MelbournePietermaritzburg

MEL - PZB

MELPZB

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

05:15-08:05

2 stops34h 50m

Pietermaritzburg

Fri 12/6

08:45-05:30

2 stops36h 45m

$2,466

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Melbourne is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,203, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until October to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,433.

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 $1,642 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 $1,351 on momondo.

Cheap Melbourne to South Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Melbourne to South Africa

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.

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Rating
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $763Free cancellationRating
7.6
449 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $834Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,224 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $923Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,429 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,043Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,484 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,256Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,009 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,343Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,732 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,417Free cancellationRating
7.2
975 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,419Free cancellationRating
7.5
58 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,553Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,541 reviews
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