Cheap flights from Melbourne to South Africa from $740

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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 - 11:00
JNB
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MEL
31h 10m
1 stop
$1,266Singapore Airlines
Sun, 2 Aug - Fri, 14 Aug
Singapore Airlines Logo
05:55 - 18:35
MEL
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JNB
20h 40m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 04:40
JNB
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MEL
24h 50m
1 stop
$1,279Singapore Airlines
Fri, 31 Jul - Tue, 11 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
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MEL
31h 10m
1 stop
$1,285Singapore Airlines
Fri, 31 Jul - Tue, 11 Aug
Singapore Airlines Logo
05:55 - 18:35
MEL
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JNB
20h 40m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 04:40
JNB
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MEL
24h 50m
1 stop
$1,286Singapore Airlines
Fri, 31 Jul - Tue, 11 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 08:20
MEL
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JNB
23h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:30 - 05:45
JNB
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MEL
24h 15m
1 stop
$1,401Multiple Airlines
Thu, 19 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 08:20
MEL
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JNB
23h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 05:55
JNB
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MEL
24h 00m
1 stop
$1,432Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:25 - 14:35
MEL
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CPT
28h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 07:25
CPT
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MEL
32h 00m
2 stops
$1,708Ethiopian Air
Sat, 11 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
South African Logo
18:45 - 14:00
MEL
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DUR
27h 15m
2 stops
South African Logo
15:20 - 23:45
DUR
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MEL
24h 25m
2 stops
$1,914South African
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 27 Jul
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
$2,015Qantas Airways
Sat, 6 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun
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
$2,023Qantas Airways
Sat, 6 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun

Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to South Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Melbourne to South Africa flight tickets
Qatar Airways
15 Apr
MEL20:55Melbourne
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
22 Apr
JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 15m
1 stop
MEL04:55Melbourne
$1,652
Qatar Airways
16 Mar
MEL23:40Melbourne
24h 55m
1 stop
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
19 Mar
JNB20:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 30m
1 stop
MEL06:00Melbourne
$1,663
Qatar Airways
9 Mar
MEL16:10Melbourne
32h 25m
1 stop
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
16 Mar
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 00m
1 stop
MEL05:45Melbourne
$1,679

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to South Africa

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to South Africa flight tickets
Qantas Airways
5 May
MEL08:00Melbourne
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB20:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
24 May
JNB22:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 55m
1 stop
MEL23:25Melbourne
$1,684
Qantas Airways
29 July
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
18h 25m
1 stop
JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
17 Aug
JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 05m
1 stop
AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon
$1,961
Qantas Airways
6 June
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
18h 25m
1 stop
JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
29 June
JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 05m
1 stop
AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon
$2,006

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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 2/8

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/8

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

$1,266

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

19:50-04:40

1 stop24h 50m

$1,279

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

$1,285

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

19:50-04:40

1 stop24h 50m

$1,286

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

20:30-05:45

1 stop24h 15m

$1,401

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

20:55-05:55

1 stop24h 00m

$1,432

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 11/4

18:25-14:35

2 stops28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

15:25-07:25

2 stops32h 00m

$1,708

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

18:45-14:00

2 stops27h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 27/7

15:20-23:45

2 stops24h 25m

$1,914

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 6/6

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/6

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$2,015

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 6/6

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/6

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$2,023

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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 $1,306, 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 $1,425.

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 $1,633 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 $1,344 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 10m

Direct flights

Thu

Airports in South Africa

65 airports
The fastest flight from Melbourne to South Africa takes 18h 10m
Direct flights go from Melbourne to South Africa on Thursday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There are 65 airports in South Africa. From Melbourne there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).
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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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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $759Free cancellationRating
7.6
445 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $831Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,186 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $919Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,424 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,043Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,465 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,338Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,745 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,411Free cancellationRating
7.2
962 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,423Free cancellationRating
7.5
56 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,538Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,001 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,546Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,540 reviews
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