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Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne from $648

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from South Africa to Melbourne departing on 31/8. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 22:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
24h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 09:10MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,247Qatar Airways
Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 22:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
41h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 09:10MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,253Qatar Airways
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:55 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
55h 05m2 stops Istanbul Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:20 - 12:05MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
50h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul
$1,308Turkish Airlines
Mon, 1 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
62h 40m2 stops Istanbul Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:20 - 12:05MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
50h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul
$1,308Turkish Airlines
Mon, 1 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AVV Melbourne Avalon
20h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways Logo
20:55 - 16:25AVV  Melbourne Avalon-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,747Qantas Airways
Thu, 17 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
17:55 - 23:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AVV Melbourne Avalon
20h 20m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 15:00AVV  Melbourne Avalon-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,766Qantas Airways
Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 20:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
22h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Adelaide
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:20 - 06:10MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
$1,793Singapore Airlines
Wed, 3 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 09:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne
52h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Adelaide
Emirates Logo
06:15 - 11:40MEL  Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl
38h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
$1,941Emirates
Thu, 4 Feb - Thu, 18 Feb
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 23:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
43h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
16:55 - 16:35MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Dubai Intl
$1,986Emirates
Thu, 21 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 21:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
22h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:20 - 06:10MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
$2,932Singapore Airlines
Fri, 5 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb

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Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Melbourne

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South Africa to Melbourne flight tickets
Qatar Airways
3 Sept
JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 00m
1 stop
MEL22:05Melbourne
10 Sept
MEL16:10Melbourne
25h 00m
1 stop
JNB09:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,247
Qatar Airways
2 Sept
JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
41h 10m
1 stop
MEL22:05Melbourne
9 Sept
MEL16:10Melbourne
25h 00m
1 stop
JNB09:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,253
Qatar Airways
19 Jan
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 35m
1 stop
MEL23:20Melbourne
2 Feb
MEL17:10Melbourne
24h 30m
1 stop
JNB08:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,254

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Melbourne

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on South Africa to Melbourne flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
1 Feb
CPT17:20Cape Town Intl
62h 40m
2 stops
MEL17:00Melbourne
20 Feb
MEL18:20Melbourne
50h 45m
2 stops
CPT12:05Cape Town Intl
$1,308
Turkish Airlines
2 Feb
CPT00:55Cape Town Intl
55h 05m
2 stops
MEL17:00Melbourne
20 Feb
MEL18:20Melbourne
50h 45m
2 stops
CPT12:05Cape Town Intl
$1,337
Turkish Airlines
27 Nov
CPT17:20Cape Town Intl
62h 40m
2 stops
MEL17:00Melbourne
27 Feb
MEL18:20Melbourne
50h 45m
2 stops
CPT12:05Cape Town Intl
$1,359

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Melbourne 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 18 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Melbourne that are best for you.

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

14:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

16:10-09:10

1 stop25h 00m

$1,247

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

20:55-22:05

1 stop41h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 9/9

16:10-09:10

1 stop25h 00m

$1,253

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/2

00:55-17:00

2 stops55h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 21/2

18:20-12:05

2 stops50h 45m

$1,308

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/2

17:20-17:00

2 stops62h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 20/2

18:20-12:05

2 stops50h 45m

$1,308

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AVV Melbourne Avalon

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 30/9

20:55-16:25

1 stop27h 30m

$1,747
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AVV Melbourne Avalon

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

17:55-23:15

1 stop20h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 15/2

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

$1,766

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

13:40-20:40

2 stops22h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 27/2

16:20-06:10

1 stop22h 50m

$1,793

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

20:00-09:35

2 stops52h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 18/2

06:15-11:40

1 stop38h 25m

$1,941

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/1

18:50-23:20

1 stop43h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 31/1

16:55-16:35

2 stops32h 40m

$1,986

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/2

13:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 15/2

16:20-06:10

1 stop22h 50m

$2,932

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,370. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of February, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,442.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Melbourne?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $1,509 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from South Africa for as low as $1,429 on momondo.

Cheap South Africa to Melbourne flight deals and tips

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Best price found

$648

Fastest flight time

17h 25m

Direct flights

Sat

Airports in Melbourne

4 airports
The best one-way flight to Melbourne from South Africa in the past 72 hours is $648. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,247.
The fastest flight from South Africa to Melbourne takes 17h 25m
Direct flights go from South Africa to Melbourne on Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There are 4 airports in Melbourne. From South Africa there are direct flights to Melbourne Avalon (AVV).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Melbourne

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Melbourne?

    Prices for flights from South Africa to Melbourne were last updated today.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Melbourne?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Melbourne.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Melbourne

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Airline
Rating
Free cancellation
Price
Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $984Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,584 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,094Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,453 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,125Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,504 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,280Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,740 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,320Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,083 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,410Free cancellationRating
7.6
63 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,655Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,652 reviews
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Can I find flights from South Africa to Melbourne with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for South Africa to Melbourne flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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