What are the most popular routes from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?

The most popular route from Melbourne Airport to South Africa is Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo. You may also consider Melbourne - Cape Town Intl or Melbourne - Durban King Shaka Intl. Find deals

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa are Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Etihad Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 12 days in advance to save up to 13% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 12 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,687, or $2,109 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Melbourne Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $1,918 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,148. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to South Africa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to South Africa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to South Africa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$3,142+ Flights from Melbourne Airport to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa

Round-trip from	$1,558
One-way from	$1,014
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,666

Singapore Airlines
27/7-4/8
2 total stops
59h 45m total
Melbourne to South Africa

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30/7
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20h 40m total
Melbourne to South Africa

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($115 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 May 2025.

Fri 14/1107:00MEL - JNB

1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sun 30/1113:45JNB - MEL

1 stop33h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/5$1,530

Tue 14/1013:05MEL - JNB

2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1011:05JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/5$1,684

Mon 21/719:45MEL - JNB

1 stop17h 30mSouth African

Mon 18/820:55JNB - MEL

1 stop17h 25mSouth African

Deal found 30/5$1,826

Wed 4/606:30MEL - JNB

2 stops33h 10mCathay Pacific

Tue 10/611:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/5$1,966

Wed 4/605:55MEL - CPT

2 stops35h 30mSingapore Airlines

Wed 11/610:40CPT - MEL

2 stops25h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/5$1,971

Tue 14/1016:15MEL - JNB

2 stops31h 05mRwandAir

Wed 29/1003:10JNB - MEL

2 stops35h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 29/5$1,986

Wed 4/605:15MEL - CPT

1 stop38h 20mEmirates

Wed 11/618:25CPT - MEL

1 stop38h 15mEmirates

Deal found 30/5$1,997

Fri 14/1106:15MEL - JNB

1 stop32h 20mEmirates

Sun 30/1122:20JNB - MEL

2 stops26h 50mEmirates

Deal found 29/5$2,042

Fri 11/706:30MEL - JNB

1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways

Sat 19/718:45JNB - MEL

1 stop15h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/5$2,126

Mon 14/706:30MEL - DUR

2 stops35h 50mQantas Airways

Mon 21/710:55DUR - MEL

2 stops23h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/5$2,218

Mon 14/719:45MEL - CPT

2 stops22h 40mSouth African

Mon 21/717:25CPT - MEL

2 stops22h 20mSouth African

Deal found 30/5$2,263

Wed 25/613:30MEL - CPT

2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 20/713:50CPT - MEL

2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/5$2,348

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Sun 27/718:25MEL - JNB

1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines

Mon 4/819:50JNB - MEL

1 stop27h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/5$1,558

Mon 21/719:45MEL - JNB

1 stop17h 30mSouth African

Mon 18/820:55JNB - MEL

1 stop17h 25mSouth African

Deal found 30/5$1,826

Tue 10/613:20MEL - JNB

2 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/611:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/5$1,844

Wed 4/606:30MEL - JNB

2 stops33h 10mCathay Pacific

Tue 10/611:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/5$1,966

Mon 21/721:15MEL - JNB

1 stop27h 00mEmirates

Mon 18/810:05JNB - MEL

2 stops35h 30mEmirates

Deal found 30/5$2,066

Fri 11/706:30MEL - JNB

1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways

Sat 19/718:45JNB - MEL

1 stop15h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/5$2,126

Mon 21/715:15MEL - JNB

1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways

Sun 17/803:10JNB - MEL

2 stops36h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/5$2,532

Mon 30/621:20MEL - CPT

2 stops46h 30mTurkish Airlines

Mon 21/716:35CPT - MEL

2 stops42h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/5$2,917

Tue 24/610:10MEL - CPT

2 stops32h 40mVirgin Australia

Mon 14/713:00CPT - MEL

1 stop26h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 30/5$3,195

Tue 10/615:15MEL - JNB

2 stops32h 05mRwandAir

Thu 19/603:10JNB - MEL

2 stops53h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 29/5$3,592

Tue 17/610:20MEL - CPT

2 stops43h 05mKLM

Wed 25/623:15CPT - MEL

3 stops47h 50mKLM

Deal found 29/5$4,147

Mon 14/706:30MEL - DUR

2 stops35h 50mQantas Airways

Mon 21/710:55DUR - MEL

2 stops23h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/5$2,218

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Wed 4/605:55MEL - JNB

1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines

Tue 10/619:50JNB - MEL

1 stop31h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/5$1,656

Wed 4/610:20MEL - JNB

3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/611:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/5$1,878

Wed 4/606:30MEL - JNB

2 stops33h 10mCathay Pacific

Tue 10/611:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/5$1,966

Wed 4/605:55MEL - CPT

2 stops35h 30mSingapore Airlines

Wed 11/610:40CPT - MEL

2 stops25h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/5$1,971

Wed 4/605:15MEL - CPT

1 stop38h 20mEmirates

Wed 11/618:25CPT - MEL

1 stop38h 15mEmirates

Deal found 30/5$1,997

Wed 4/622:00MEL - CPT

3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/611:05CPT - MEL

2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/5$2,563

Sat 7/606:00MEL - JNB

1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways

Sat 14/618:45JNB - MEL

2 stops29h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/5$6,430

Mon 9/622:45MEL - JNB

2 stops48h 35mRwandAir

Sun 29/603:10JNB - MEL

2 stops53h 40mRwandAir

Deal found 29/5$14,229

Mon 9/623:30MEL - JNB

3 stops45h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 30/614:30JNB - MEL

3 stops33h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 29/5$17,691

Tue 10/613:20MEL - JNB

2 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/611:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/5$1,844

Tue 24/609:10MEL - CPT

2 stops33h 40mQatar Airways

Mon 7/713:00CPT - MEL

1 stop43h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/5$2,931

Tue 24/610:10MEL - CPT

2 stops32h 40mVirgin Australia

Mon 14/713:00CPT - MEL

1 stop26h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 30/5$3,195

One-way flights from Melbourne to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 30 May 2025.

Wed 30/705:55MEL - JNB

1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/5$1,014

Wed 30/708:20MEL - JNB

2 stops55h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/5$1,272

Wed 30/710:20MEL - JNB

3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/5$1,435

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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

13:45-08:15

1 stop33h 30m

$1,530

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

13:05-13:05

2 stops33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

11:05-23:00

1 stop26h 55m

$1,684

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 21/7

19:45-05:15

1 stop17h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/8

20:55-22:20

1 stop17h 25m

$1,826

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

23:45-07:40

1 stop39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/6

11:20-05:55

1 stop34h 35m

$1,878

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

16:15-14:20

2 stops31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

03:10-23:45

2 stops35h 35m

$1,986

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

06:15-05:35

1 stop32h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

22:20-10:10

2 stops26h 50m

$2,042

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 11/7

06:30-16:20

1 stop17h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/7

18:45-17:55

1 stop15h 10m

$2,126

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 14/7

06:30-10:20

2 stops35h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 21/7

10:55-17:55

2 stops23h 00m

$2,218

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 14/7

19:45-10:25

2 stops22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/7

17:25-23:45

2 stops22h 20m

$2,263

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 25/6

13:30-13:45

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/7

13:50-07:30

2 stops33h 40m

$2,348

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa (average of $1,099). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to ZA?

When flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM from Melbourne to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,299 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,299 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,299 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,250 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,299 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,351 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,299 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

877 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,299 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

847 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,299 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

What are the most popular routes from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?
The most popular route from Melbourne Airport to South Africa is Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo. You may also consider Melbourne - Cape Town Intl or Melbourne - Durban King Shaka Intl.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South Africa (average of $1,099). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Melbourne to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,163	Average$1,710	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,262	Average$2,096	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,447	Average$1,786	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,535	Average$2,086	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,545	Average$1,976	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,567	Average$2,031	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,573	Average$2,147	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,695	Average$2,393	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
RwandAir	Cheapest$1,758	Average$2,373	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights

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Rainfall in South Africa by month

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Temperature in South Africa by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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