Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne from $675

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Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 05:45
JNB
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MEL
32h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 15:35
MEL
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JNB
32h 25m
1 stop
$1,232Qatar Airways
Mon, 23 Feb - Mon, 23 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 17:50
JNB
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MEL
43h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 08:40
MEL
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JNB
25h 30m
1 stop
$1,237Qatar Airways
Fri, 20 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 05:45
JNB
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MEL
32h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 08:40
MEL
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JNB
25h 30m
1 stop
$1,242Qatar Airways
Fri, 20 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 23:20
JNB
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MEL
25h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
15:45 - 15:50
MEL
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JNB
32h 05m
1 stop
$1,266Qatar Airways
Wed, 25 Mar - Mon, 20 Apr
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 07:10
JNB
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MEL
35h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
08:40 - 07:25
MEL
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JNB
31h 45m
1 stop
$1,351Cathay Pacific
Fri, 13 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 20:55
CPT
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MEL
42h 40m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:20 - 11:50
MEL
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CPT
50h 30m
2 stops
$1,420Turkish Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
South African Logo
15:55 - 23:30
CPT
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MEL
22h 35m
2 stops
South African Logo
19:55 - 09:25
MEL
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CPT
22h 30m
2 stops
$1,535South African
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 21:20
CPT
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MEL
43h 05m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:20 - 11:50
MEL
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CPT
50h 30m
2 stops
$1,563Turkish Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:50
JNB
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AVV
20h 05m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 16:25
AVV
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JNB
18h 25m
1 stop
$1,630Qantas Airways
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 20:20
JNB
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AVV
17h 35m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 16:25
AVV
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JNB
18h 25m
1 stop
$1,634Qantas Airways
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 25 May

Singapore Airlines flights from South Africa to Melbourne

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on South Africa to Melbourne flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
13 Feb
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
40h 30m
2 stops
MEL12:10Melbourne
22 Mar
MEL19:25Melbourne
23h 00m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
$2,432
Singapore Airlines
15 Mar
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
25h 45m
2 stops
MEL21:25Melbourne
19 Mar
MEL13:30Melbourne
28h 55m
3 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
$2,492

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Melbourne

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South Africa to Melbourne flight tickets
Qatar Airways
23 Feb
JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 00m
1 stop
MEL05:45Melbourne
23 Mar
MEL16:10Melbourne
32h 25m
1 stop
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,232
Qatar Airways
20 Feb
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 05m
1 stop
MEL17:50Melbourne
27 Feb
MEL16:10Melbourne
25h 30m
1 stop
JNB08:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,237
Qatar Airways
20 Feb
JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 00m
1 stop
MEL05:45Melbourne
27 Feb
MEL16:10Melbourne
25h 30m
1 stop
JNB08:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,242

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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 10 February 2026.
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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

12:45-05:45

1 stop32h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

$1,232

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

13:45-17:50

1 stop43h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

16:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

$1,237

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

12:45-05:45

1 stop32h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

16:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

$1,242

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

15:45-15:50

1 stop32h 05m

$1,266

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

11:00-07:10

1 stop35h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

08:40-07:25

1 stop31h 45m

$1,351

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

17:15-20:55

2 stops42h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

18:20-11:50

2 stops50h 30m

$1,420

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

15:55-23:30

2 stops22h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

19:55-09:25

2 stops22h 30m

$1,535

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

17:15-21:20

2 stops43h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

18:20-11:50

2 stops50h 30m

$1,563

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 18/5

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

$1,630

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

18:45-20:20

1 stop17h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 25/5

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

$1,634

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to Melbourne

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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 $1,271. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,291.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,443 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 $1,369 on momondo.

Cheap South Africa to Melbourne flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from South Africa to Melbourne

Fastest flight time

17h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to Melbourne takes 17h 50m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to Melbourne. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Melbourne.
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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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Rating
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Price
Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $992Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,452 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,051Free cancellationRating
7.5
988 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,116Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,160 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,133Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,391 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,196Free cancellationRating
7.3
4,210 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,216Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,730 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,394Free cancellationRating
7.3
52 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,417Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,514 reviews
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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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