What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Melbourne?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and RwandAir are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Melbourne

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

Qantas Airways, South African and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from South Africa according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Melbourne?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Africa you fly out of and what airport in Melbourne you fly into. For example, flying from George to Melbourne Airport takes 22h on average. On the other hand, flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport takes 22h 10m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

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.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Melbourne?

The number of operators available for flights from South Africa to Melbourne is 8 as of January 2026.

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.

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16:35 - 15:50

CPT

MEL

63h 15m

2 stops

17:20 - 11:50

MEL

CPT

50h 30m

2 stops

$1,305Turkish Airlines

Fri, 17 Apr - Thu, 7 May

13:45 - 05:45

JNB

MEL

31h 00m

1 stop

16:10 - 15:35

MEL

JNB

32h 25m

1 stop

$1,325Qatar Airways

Sun, 15 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

11:20 - 22:15

JNB

MEL

26h 55m

1 stop

14:25 - 07:40

MEL

JNB

25h 15m

1 stop

$1,425Cathay Pacific

Thu, 21 May - Mon, 25 May

11:00 - 07:10

JNB

MEL

35h 10m

1 stop

15:35 - 07:25

MEL

JNB

24h 50m

1 stop

$1,427Cathay Pacific

Fri, 13 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

17:30 - 23:15

JNB

AVV

20h 45m

1 stop

06:00 - 15:00

AVV

JNB

18h 00m

1 stop

$1,646Qantas Airways

Mon, 16 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m

1 stop

06:00 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

18h 25m

1 stop

$1,709Qantas Airways

Thu, 21 May - Mon, 25 May

08:35 - 05:45

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MEL

36h 10m

2 stops

16:10 - 15:30

MEL

PLZ

32h 20m

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$1,754Multiple Airlines

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17:30 - 20:20

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AVV

17h 50m

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15:00 - 18:50

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JNB

36h 50m

2 stops

$1,863Multiple Airlines

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19:10 - 06:25

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MEL

26h 15m

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23:55 - 17:10

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DUR

26h 15m

1 stop

$2,099Emirates

Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

19:10 - 06:25

DUR

MEL

26h 15m

1 stop

22:30 - 17:10

MEL

DUR

27h 40m

1 stop

$2,101Emirates

Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Melbourne

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South Africa to Melbourne flight tickets

Qatar Airways

8 May

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 25m

1 stop

MEL22:10Melbourne

15 May

MEL15:45Melbourne

32h 25m

1 stop

JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,319

Qatar Airways

15 Feb

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 00m

1 stop

MEL05:45Melbourne

22 Feb

MEL16:10Melbourne

32h 25m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,325

Qatar Airways

15 Feb

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 00m

1 stop

MEL05:45Melbourne

22 Feb

MEL16:10Melbourne

32h 25m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,343

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Melbourne

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on South Africa to Melbourne flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

17 Apr

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

63h 15m

2 stops

MEL15:50Melbourne

7 May

MEL17:20Melbourne

50h 30m

2 stops

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

$1,305

Turkish Airlines

3 May

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

63h 15m

2 stops

MEL15:50Melbourne

30 May

MEL17:20Melbourne

50h 30m

2 stops

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

$1,328

Turkish Airlines

17 Apr

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

63h 15m

2 stops

MEL15:50Melbourne

5 May

MEL17:20Melbourne

50h 30m

2 stops

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

$1,359

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16:35-15:50

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2 stops50h 30m

$1,305

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JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

13:45-05:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

$1,325

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

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14:25-07:40

1 stop25h 15m

$1,425

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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11:00-07:10

1 stop35h 10m

Melbourne

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1 stop24h 50m

$1,427

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 23/2

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

$1,646

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JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 25/5

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

$1,709

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Thu 5/3

08:35-05:45

2 stops36h 10m

Melbourne

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16:10-15:30

3 stops32h 20m

$1,754

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

17:30-20:20

1 stop17h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 23/2

15:00-18:50

2 stops36h 50m

$1,863

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/3

19:10-06:25

1 stop26h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

23:55-17:10

1 stop26h 15m

$2,099

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/3

19:10-06:25

1 stop26h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

22:30-17:10

1 stop27h 40m

$2,101

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, March 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 $1,413. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of March, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,419.

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 $1,538 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 $1,400 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	17h 35m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to Melbourne takes 17h 35m

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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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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Melbourne?
The number of operators available for flights from South Africa to Melbourne is 8 as of January 2026.
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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from South Africa to Melbourne with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,049	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,431 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,109	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 973 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,178	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,139 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,196	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,373 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,262	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,193 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,276	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,720 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,455	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 52 reviews	Search South African flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,760	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,479 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from South Africa to Melbourne?

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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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