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Cheap flights from Melbourne to South Africa from $859

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Singapore Airlines Logo
07:00 - 18:35MEL-JNB
20h 35m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:55 - 12:10JNB-MEL
31h 15m1 stop
$1,186Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 25 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:40 - 18:35MEL-JNB
34h 55m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:55 - 08:15JNB-MEL
27h 20m1 stop
$1,234Singapore Airlines
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Sun, 1 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 08:20MEL-JNB
23h 00m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 17:00JNB-MEL
22h 10m1 stop
$1,388Etihad Airways
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Mon, 10 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 08:20MEL-JNB
23h 00m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 17:00JNB-MEL
22h 10m1 stop
$1,399Etihad Airways
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Sun, 9 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 15:00AVV-JNB
18h 00m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 20:20JNB-AVV
17h 50m1 stop
$1,936Qantas Airways
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Sun, 9 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
South African Logo
20:45 - 10:25MEL-CPT
22h 40m2 stops
South African Logo
20:25 - 23:30CPT-MEL
42h 05m2 stops
$1,948South African
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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 15:00AVV-JNB
18h 00m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 20:20JNB-AVV
17h 50m1 stop
$1,952Qantas Airways
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Wed, 25 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
Emirates Logo
23:55 - 16:45MEL-CPT
25h 50m1 stop
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 06:25CPT-MEL
26h 55m1 stop
$2,069Emirates
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Thu, 15 Jan - Mon, 16 Feb
Emirates Logo
06:15 - 16:45MEL-CPT
43h 30m1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 23:20CPT-MEL
24h 40m1 stop
$2,092Emirates
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Thu, 15 Jan - Mon, 16 Feb
South African Logo
20:45 - 12:30MEL-DUR
24h 45m2 stops
South African Logo
20:20 - 23:30DUR-MEL
42h 10m2 stops
$7,130South African
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Fri, 28 Nov - Wed, 14 Jan

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to South Africa

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Melbourne to South Africa flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
25 Feb
MEL07:00Melbourne
20h 35m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
11 Mar
JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 15m
1 stop
MEL12:10Melbourne
$1,186
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Singapore Airlines
1 Feb
MEL16:40Melbourne
34h 55m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
17 Feb
JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 20m
1 stop
MEL08:15Melbourne
$1,234
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Singapore Airlines
2 Feb
MEL19:25Melbourne
32h 10m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
13 Feb
JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 15m
1 stop
MEL12:10Melbourne
$1,237
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Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne to South Africa

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Melbourne to South Africa flight tickets
Etihad Airways
10 Nov
MEL18:20Melbourne
23h 00m
1 stop
JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
20 Nov
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 10m
1 stop
MEL17:00Melbourne
$1,388
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Etihad Airways
9 Nov
MEL18:20Melbourne
23h 00m
1 stop
JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
22 Nov
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 10m
1 stop
MEL17:00Melbourne
$1,399
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Etihad Airways
18 Mar
MEL18:20Melbourne
23h 00m
1 stop
JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
19 Apr
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 45m
1 stop
MEL15:35Melbourne
$1,402
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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 13 October 2025.
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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:55-12:10

1 stop31h 15m

$1,186

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

16:40-18:35

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

19:55-08:15

1 stop27h 20m

$1,234

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,388

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,399

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 9/11

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/11

17:30-20:20

1 stop17h 50m

$1,936

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

20:45-10:25

2 stops22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

20:25-23:30

2 stops42h 05m

$1,948

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 25/2

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

17:30-20:20

1 stop17h 50m

$1,952

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

23:55-16:45

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

18:30-06:25

1 stop26h 55m

$2,069

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

06:15-16:45

1 stop43h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

13:40-23:20

1 stop24h 40m

$2,092

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Fri 28/11

20:45-12:30

2 stops24h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 14/1

20:20-23:30

2 stops42h 10m

$7,130

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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 August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,563, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in August, then you should wait until October to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,574.

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 $1,972. 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 $2,101.

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 $1,903. 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 $2,072 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 $1,812 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 $1,586 on momondo.

Cheap Melbourne to South Africa flight deals and tips

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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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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $877Free cancellationRating
7.6
419 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,129Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,379 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,310Free cancellationRating
7.4
1,277 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,474Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,647 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,536Free cancellationRating
7.2
873 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,556Free cancellationRating
7.5
919 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,581Free cancellationRating
7.5
46 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,587Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,023 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,678Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,375 reviews
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