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Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne from $689

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 8/11. 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
13:45 - 17:50
JNB
-
MEL
43h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
23:40 - 15:35
MEL
-
JNB
24h 55m
1 stop
$1,342Qatar Airways
Sun, 25 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 17:00
CPT
-
MEL
62h 40m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:20 - 12:05
MEL
-
CPT
50h 45m
2 stops
$1,351Turkish Airlines
Sun, 8 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 17:00
CPT
-
MEL
62h 40m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:20 - 12:05
MEL
-
CPT
50h 45m
2 stops
$1,352Turkish Airlines
Sun, 8 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 17:00
CPT
-
MEL
62h 40m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:20 - 12:05
MEL
-
CPT
50h 45m
2 stops
$1,361Turkish Airlines
Sun, 8 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 06:15
CPT
-
MEL
51h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 23:00
MEL
-
CPT
37h 40m
2 stops
$1,600Multiple Airlines
Tue, 15 Dec - Mon, 22 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 22:05
PLZ
-
MEL
31h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:40 - 20:00
MEL
-
PLZ
29h 20m
2 stops
$1,805Multiple Airlines
Mon, 17 Aug - Fri, 30 Oct
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 21:50
DUR
-
MEL
43h 10m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
05:15 - 16:35
MEL
-
DUR
43h 20m
1 stop
$1,888Emirates
Fri, 7 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 21:50
DUR
-
MEL
43h 10m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
05:15 - 16:35
MEL
-
DUR
43h 20m
1 stop
$1,901Emirates
Fri, 7 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 22:50
JNB
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AVV
20h 05m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
08:10 - 15:00
AVV
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JNB
39h 50m
1 stop
$1,991Qantas Airways
Mon, 27 Jul - Sun, 25 Oct
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
$2,226Qantas Airways
Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

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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
25 Oct
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 05m
1 stop
MEL17:50Melbourne
5 Nov
MEL23:40Melbourne
24h 55m
1 stop
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,342
Qatar Airways
4 Aug
JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
41h 10m
1 stop
MEL22:05Melbourne
31 Oct
MEL23:40Melbourne
24h 55m
1 stop
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,399
Qatar Airways
7 Aug
DUR12:05Durban King Shaka Intl
26h 00m
2 stops
MEL22:05Melbourne
13 Aug
MEL16:10Melbourne
26h 25m
1 stop
DUR10:35Durban King Shaka Intl
$1,414

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Melbourne

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on South Africa to Melbourne flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
8 Nov
CPT17:20Cape Town Intl
62h 40m
2 stops
MEL17:00Melbourne
12 Nov
MEL18:20Melbourne
50h 45m
2 stops
CPT12:05Cape Town Intl
$1,351
Turkish Airlines
8 Nov
CPT17:20Cape Town Intl
62h 40m
2 stops
MEL17:00Melbourne
12 Nov
MEL18:20Melbourne
50h 45m
2 stops
CPT12:05Cape Town Intl
$1,352
Turkish Airlines
7 Nov
CPT00:55Cape Town Intl
55h 05m
2 stops
MEL17:00Melbourne
12 Nov
MEL18:20Melbourne
50h 45m
2 stops
CPT12:05Cape Town Intl
$1,379

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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 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

13:45-17:50

1 stop43h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

$1,342

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

17:20-17:00

2 stops62h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

18:20-12:05

2 stops50h 45m

$1,351

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

17:20-17:00

2 stops62h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

18:20-12:05

2 stops50h 45m

$1,352

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

17:20-17:00

2 stops62h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

18:20-12:05

2 stops50h 45m

$1,361

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/12

17:20-06:15

2 stops51h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 22/2

18:20-23:00

2 stops37h 40m

$1,600

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Mon 17/8

07:00-22:05

2 stops31h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

23:40-20:00

2 stops29h 20m

$1,805

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 7/8

18:40-21:50

1 stop43h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

05:15-16:35

1 stop43h 20m

$1,888

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 7/8

18:40-21:50

1 stop43h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

05:15-16:35

1 stop43h 20m

$1,901

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 25/10

08:10-15:00

1 stop39h 50m

$1,991
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 17/8

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

$2,226

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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 $1,372. 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 $1,462.

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 $1,524 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 $1,428 on momondo.

Cheap South Africa to Melbourne flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

17h 25m

Direct flights

Thu

Airports in Melbourne

4 airports
The fastest flight from South Africa to Melbourne takes 17h 25m
Direct flights go from South Africa to Melbourne on Thursday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There are 4 airports in Melbourne. From South Africa there are direct flights to Melbourne (MEL).
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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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Rating
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Price
Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,002Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,573 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,114Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,415 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,145Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,479 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,264Free cancellationRating
7.3
3,744 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,345Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,062 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,436Free cancellationRating
7.6
63 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,686Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,629 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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