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Cheap flights from South Africa to Melbourne from $687

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 12/11. 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
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
$1,263Qatar Airways
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
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
$1,267Qatar Airways
Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
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
$1,318Turkish Airlines
Mon, 1 Feb - Fri, 19 Feb
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
$1,318Turkish Airlines
Mon, 1 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 18:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
16h 10m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways Logo
21:00 - 16:25MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,787Qantas Airways
Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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
$1,807Singapore Airlines
Wed, 3 Feb - Sat, 27 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
$1,811Singapore Airlines
Wed, 3 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 18:15DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-MEL Melbourne
38h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
22:30 - 17:10MEL  Melbourne-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
27h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
$1,817Emirates
Mon, 4 Jan - Wed, 10 Mar
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
$1,956Emirates
Thu, 4 Feb - Thu, 18 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 19:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
16h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways Logo
20:10 - 16:25MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 15m2 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,099Qantas Airways
Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

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Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Melbourne Airport

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South Africa to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
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
$1,263
Qatar Airways
10 Sept
JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 00m
1 stop
MEL22:05Melbourne
18 Sept
MEL16:10Melbourne
25h 00m
1 stop
JNB09:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,267
Qatar Airways
4 Nov
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 35m
1 stop
MEL23:20Melbourne
18 Nov
MEL23:40Melbourne
24h 55m
1 stop
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,270

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Melbourne Airport

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on South Africa to Melbourne Airport 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
$1,318
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
$1,348
Turkish Airlines
1 Feb
CPT17:20Cape Town Intl
62h 40m
2 stops
MEL17:00Melbourne
18 Feb
MEL18:20Melbourne
50h 45m
2 stops
CPT12:05Cape Town Intl
$1,390

momondo Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Melbourne Airport 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 14 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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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

$1,263

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

14:05-22:05

1 stop24h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 18/9

16:10-09:10

1 stop25h 00m

$1,267

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/2

17:20-17:00

2 stops62h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 19/2

18:20-12:05

2 stops50h 45m

$1,318

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

$1,318
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

18:45-18:55

1 stop16h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

21:00-16:25

1 stop27h 25m

$1,787

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

$1,807

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

$1,811

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 4/1

19:10-18:15

1 stop38h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 10/3

22:30-17:10

1 stop27h 40m

$1,817

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

$1,956

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

18:45-19:10

1 stop16h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

20:10-16:25

2 stops28h 15m

$2,099

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

The month of May is another great option to travel to Melbourne Airport, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around $1,450.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne Airport for around $1,519 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne Airport from South Africa for as low as $1,376 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Melbourne Airport flight.

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Fastest flight time

24h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to Melbourne Airport takes 24h 00m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to Melbourne Airport. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Melbourne Airport.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Melbourne Airport

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

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

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

    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 Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne Airport 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 Airport. 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 Airport

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Rating
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $992Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,583 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,102Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,452 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,133Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,505 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,251Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,739 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,330Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,081 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,421Free cancellationRating
7.6
63 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,668Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,655 reviews
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