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Cheap flights from Melbourne to South Africa from $764

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Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 08:20
MEL
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JNB
23h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:45 - 05:45
JNB
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MEL
32h 00m
1 stop
$1,431Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
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18:20 - 08:20
MEL
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JNB
23h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 05:45
JNB
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MEL
31h 00m
1 stop
$1,456Multiple Airlines
Sun, 8 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:25 - 18:35
MEL
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JNB
32h 10m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 11:00
JNB
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MEL
37h 15m
1 stop
$1,458Singapore Airlines
Thu, 4 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:25 - 18:35
MEL
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JNB
32h 10m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 04:40
JNB
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MEL
24h 50m
1 stop
$1,461Singapore Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Mon, 15 Jun
South African Logo
20:45 - 10:25
MEL
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CPT
22h 40m
2 stops
South African Logo
15:55 - 23:30
CPT
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MEL
22h 35m
2 stops
$1,760South African
Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb
South African Logo
18:50 - 08:40
MEL
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DUR
22h 50m
2 stops
South African Logo
20:20 - 22:20
DUR
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MEL
41h 00m
2 stops
$1,767South African
Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 15:00
AVV
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JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 20:20
JNB
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AVV
17h 50m
1 stop
$1,933Qantas Airways
Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 15:00
AVV
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JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:50
JNB
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AVV
20h 05m
1 stop
$1,935Qantas Airways
Mon, 9 Feb - Mon, 4 May
Qatar Airways Logo
13:30 - 10:55
MEL
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DUR
30h 25m
3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:05 - 04:55
DUR
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MEL
32h 50m
2 stops
$2,068Qatar Airways
Tue, 3 Feb - Thu, 7 May
Qatar Airways Logo
11:10 - 10:55
MEL
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DUR
32h 45m
3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
07:00 - 23:20
DUR
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MEL
31h 20m
2 stops
$2,073Qatar Airways
Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to South Africa

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Melbourne to South Africa flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
4 June
MEL18:25Melbourne
32h 10m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
18 June
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 15m
1 stop
MEL11:00Melbourne
$1,458
Singapore Airlines
1 May
MEL18:25Melbourne
32h 10m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
15 June
JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 50m
1 stop
MEL04:40Melbourne
$1,461
Singapore Airlines
4 Mar
MEL07:00Melbourne
20h 35m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
11 Mar
JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 30m
1 stop
MEL18:10Melbourne
$1,479

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to South Africa

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to South Africa flight tickets
Qantas Airways
12 Feb
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
18h 00m
1 stop
JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
23 Feb
JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 50m
1 stop
AVV20:20Melbourne Avalon
$1,933
Qantas Airways
9 Feb
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
18h 00m
1 stop
JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
4 May
JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 05m
1 stop
AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon
$1,935
Qantas Airways
16 Feb
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
18h 00m
1 stop
JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
23 Feb
JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 50m
1 stop
AVV20:20Melbourne Avalon
$1,951

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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 19 January 2026.
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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

12:45-05:45

1 stop32h 00m

$1,431

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

13:45-05:45

1 stop31h 00m

$1,456

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

13:45-11:00

1 stop37h 15m

$1,458

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

19:50-04:40

1 stop24h 50m

$1,461

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

20:45-10:25

2 stops22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

15:55-23:30

2 stops22h 35m

$1,760

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

18:50-08:40

2 stops22h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/3

20:20-22:20

2 stops41h 00m

$1,767

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 12/2

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

17:30-20:20

1 stop17h 50m

$1,933

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 9/2

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$1,935

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

13:30-10:55

3 stops30h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 7/5

12:05-04:55

2 stops32h 50m

$2,068

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

11:10-10:55

3 stops32h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/3

07:00-23:20

2 stops31h 20m

$2,073

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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 $1,483, 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 $1,501.

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 $1,714 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 $1,440 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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Price
Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $801Free cancellationRating
7.6
430 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $876Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,139 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $997Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,373 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,098Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,431 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,356Free cancellationRating
7.5
973 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,429Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,720 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,488Free cancellationRating
7.2
948 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,490Free cancellationRating
7.3
52 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,609Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,479 reviews
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