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Cheap flights from Melbourne to South Africa from $784

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Singapore Airlines Logo
19:25 - 18:35MEL-JNB
32h 10m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 12:10JNB-MEL
31h 20m1 stop
$1,190Singapore Airlines
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Sun, 22 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
07:00 - 18:35MEL-JNB
20h 35m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 05:45JNB-MEL
24h 55m1 stop
$1,241Singapore Airlines
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Mon, 23 Feb - Fri, 13 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
18:10 - 08:20MEL-JNB
23h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 17:00JNB-MEL
22h 10m1 stop
$1,374Etihad Airways
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Wed, 22 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
18:10 - 08:20MEL-JNB
23h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 17:00JNB-MEL
22h 10m1 stop
$1,421Etihad Airways
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Thu, 23 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
23:40 - 15:35MEL-JNB
24h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 05:45JNB-MEL
31h 00m1 stop
$1,623Qatar Airways
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Thu, 20 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec
Qatar Airways Logo
17:10 - 08:40MEL-JNB
24h 30m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 23:05JNB-MEL
24h 20m1 stop
$1,641Qatar Airways
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Thu, 20 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
20:55 - 15:00AVV-JNB
27h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 23:15JNB-AVV
20h 45m1 stop
$1,940Qantas Airways
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Mon, 27 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
20:55 - 15:00AVV-JNB
27h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 23:15JNB-AVV
20h 45m1 stop
$1,946Qantas Airways
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Mon, 27 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov
Emirates Logo
06:15 - 11:35MEL-CPT
38h 20m1 stop
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13:40 - 23:20CPT-MEL
24h 40m1 stop
$1,950Emirates
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Wed, 22 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
Emirates Logo
22:15 - 16:50MEL-CPT
27h 35m1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 23:20CPT-MEL
24h 40m1 stop
$1,995Emirates
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Tue, 21 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to South Africa

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to South Africa flight tickets
Qantas Airways
27 Oct
AVV20:55Melbourne Avalon
27h 05m
1 stop
JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
9 Nov
JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 45m
1 stop
AVV23:15Melbourne Avalon
$1,940
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Qantas Airways
27 Oct
AVV20:55Melbourne Avalon
27h 05m
1 stop
JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
9 Nov
JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 45m
1 stop
AVV23:15Melbourne Avalon
$1,946
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Qantas Airways
2 Feb
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
18h 00m
1 stop
JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
14 Feb
JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 15m
1 stop
AVV09:45Melbourne Avalon
$1,984
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Cathay Pacific flights from Melbourne to South Africa

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Melbourne to South Africa flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
21 Oct
MEL00:45Melbourne
39h 55m
1 stop
JNB07:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
30 Oct
JNB11:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
40h 25m
1 stop
MEL12:30Melbourne
$1,674
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Cathay Pacific
17 Sept
MEL14:25Melbourne
25h 15m
1 stop
JNB07:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
23 Sept
JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m
1 stop
MEL22:15Melbourne
$1,746
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Cathay Pacific
11 Sept
MEL14:25Melbourne
25h 15m
1 stop
JNB07:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
21 Sept
JNB11:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m
1 stop
MEL22:15Melbourne
$1,790
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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 9 September 2025.
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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

19:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:50-12:10

1 stop31h 20m

$1,190

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 23/2

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

19:50-05:45

1 stop24h 55m

$1,241

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 22/10

18:10-08:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,374

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

18:10-08:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,421

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 20/11

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

13:45-05:45

1 stop31h 00m

$1,623

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 20/11

17:10-08:40

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

13:45-23:05

1 stop24h 20m

$1,641

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 27/10

20:55-15:00

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

$1,940

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 27/10

20:55-15:00

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

$1,946

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 22/10

06:15-11:35

1 stop38h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

13:40-23:20

1 stop24h 40m

$1,950

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

22:15-16:50

1 stop27h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

13:40-23:20

1 stop24h 40m

$1,995

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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 May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,562, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in May, then you should wait until August to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,629.

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 $1,943. 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 $2,069.

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 $1,875. 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 $2,041 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 $1,816 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 $1,600 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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Rating
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,080Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,363 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,290Free cancellationRating
7.4
1,249 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $1,314Free cancellationRating
7.5
416 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,430Free cancellationRating
7.5
905 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,465Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,626 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,472Free cancellationRating
7.6
990 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,512Free cancellationRating
7.2
860 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,536Free cancellationRating
7.6
44 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,653Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,332 reviews
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