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Cheap flights from Melbourne to South Africa from $833

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Singapore Airlines Logo
19:25 - 18:35
MEL
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JNB
32h 10m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:55 - 08:15
JNB
-
MEL
27h 20m1 stop
$1,474Singapore Airlines
Thu, 19 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:25 - 18:35
MEL
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JNB
32h 10m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 08:15
JNB
-
MEL
33h 35m1 stop
$1,510Singapore Airlines
Sun, 15 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 08:20
MEL
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JNB
23h 00m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 05:45
JNB
-
MEL
31h 00m1 stop
$1,513Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Feb - Thu, 12 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 07:10
MEL
-
JNB
45h 50m2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 17:00
JNB
-
MEL
22h 10m1 stop
$1,675Etihad Airways
Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
South African Logo
20:45 - 09:25
MEL
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CPT
21h 40m2 stops
South African Logo
15:55 - 22:20
CPT
-
MEL
21h 25m2 stops
$1,869South African
Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb
South African Logo
18:50 - 10:30
MEL
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DUR
24h 40m2 stops
South African Logo
20:20 - 23:30
DUR
-
MEL
42h 10m2 stops
$1,929South African
Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 15:00
AVV
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JNB
18h 00m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 23:15
JNB
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AVV
20h 45m1 stop
$1,958Qantas Airways
Mon, 2 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
16:40 - 16:25
AVV
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JNB
31h 45m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:50
JNB
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AVV
20h 05m1 stop
$1,959Qantas Airways
Tue, 9 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
Emirates Logo
06:15 - 13:40
MEL
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PZB
40h 25m2 stops
Emirates Logo
18:20 - 23:20
PZB
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MEL
44h 00m2 stops
$2,426Emirates
Wed, 18 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
Emirates Logo
06:15 - 08:05
MEL
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PZB
58h 50m2 stops
Emirates Logo
18:20 - 06:25
PZB
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MEL
27h 05m2 stops
$2,428Emirates
Wed, 18 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to South Africa

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Singapore Airlines
19 Feb
MEL19:25Melbourne
32h 10m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
28 Feb
JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 20m
1 stop
MEL08:15Melbourne
$1,474
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Singapore Airlines
15 Feb
MEL19:25Melbourne
32h 10m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
8 Mar
JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 35m
1 stop
MEL08:15Melbourne
$1,510
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Singapore Airlines
24 Feb
MEL07:00Melbourne
35h 25m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
16 Mar
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
36h 35m
2 stops
MEL08:15Melbourne
$1,569
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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
4 Feb
MEL18:20Melbourne
45h 50m
2 stops
JNB07:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
11 Feb
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 10m
1 stop
MEL17:00Melbourne
$1,675
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Etihad Airways
9 May
MEL17:10Melbourne
23h 10m
1 stop
JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
27 May
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 45m
1 stop
MEL15:35Melbourne
$1,808
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Etihad Airways
9 May
MEL17:10Melbourne
23h 10m
1 stop
JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
1 June
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 45m
1 stop
MEL15:35Melbourne
$1,817
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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 22 December 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

19:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

19:55-08:15

1 stop27h 20m

$1,474

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

19:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

13:40-08:15

1 stop33h 35m

$1,510

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 5/2

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

13:45-05:45

1 stop31h 00m

$1,513

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

18:20-07:10

2 stops45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,675

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

20:45-09:25

2 stops21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

15:55-22:20

2 stops21h 25m

$1,869

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

18:50-10:30

2 stops24h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/2

20:20-23:30

2 stops42h 10m

$1,929

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 2/2

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

$1,958

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 9/6

16:40-16:25

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$1,959

MelbournePietermaritzburg

MEL - PZB

MELPZB

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

06:15-13:40

2 stops40h 25m

Pietermaritzburg

Sun 22/2

18:20-23:20

2 stops44h 00m

$2,426

MelbournePietermaritzburg

MEL - PZB

MELPZB

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

06:15-08:05

2 stops58h 50m

Pietermaritzburg

Sun 22/2

18:20-06:25

2 stops27h 05m

$2,428

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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 October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,501, 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 $1,512.

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 $1,933. 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 $2,058.

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 $1,865. 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 $2,030 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 $1,737 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 $1,513 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
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $856Free cancellationRating
7.6
429 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,104Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,415 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,276Free cancellationRating
7.4
1,336 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,370Free cancellationRating
7.5
949 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,444Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,686 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,505Free cancellationRating
7.2
916 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,520Free cancellationRating
7.5
50 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,556Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,103 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,625Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,442 reviews
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