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Low Price Flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 903 and round-trip from AU$ 1,747. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • MEL 06:55
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 19:20
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Wed, Oct 21 | Singapore Airlines
        JNB 09:50
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        MEL 17:00
        Johannesburg - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 26 | Etihad Airways
        AU$ 1,747 AU$ 2,637
        34% off
        34% off
        AU$ 2,637 AU$ 1,747
      • MEL 19:25
        32h 55m
        1 stop
        JNB 19:20
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Thu, Oct 22 | Singapore Airlines
        JNB 13:45
        43h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 17:50
        Johannesburg - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 1,797 AU$ 2,637
        32% off
        32% off
        AU$ 2,637 AU$ 1,797
      • MEL 23:40
        24h 55m
        1 stop
        JNB 15:35
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Mon, Nov 9 | Qatar Airways
        JNB 20:20
        36h 30m
        1 stop
        MEL 17:50
        Johannesburg - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 1,817 AU$ 2,637
        31% off
        31% off
        AU$ 2,637 AU$ 1,817
      • MEL 17:10
        25h
        1 stop
        JNB 09:10
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Wed, Oct 21 | Qatar Airways
        JNB 13:45
        43h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 17:50
        Johannesburg - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 1,819
        31% off
        AU$ 2,637 AU$ 1,819
      • MEL 23:45
        37h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 04:00
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Thu, Oct 22 | Qatar Airways
        JNB 13:45
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        MEL 23:20
        Johannesburg - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 1,855
        30% off
        AU$ 2,637 AU$ 1,855
      • MEL 23:40
        24h 55m
        1 stop
        JNB 15:35
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Fri, Nov 13 | Qatar Airways
        JNB 20:20
        36h 30m
        1 stop
        MEL 17:50
        Johannesburg - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 1,856
        30% off
        AU$ 2,637 AU$ 1,856
      • MEL 23:45
        37h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 04:00
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Sat, Oct 17 | Qatar Airways
        JNB 14:05
        42h 45m
        1 stop
        MEL 17:50
        Johannesburg - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 24 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 1,880
        28% off
        AU$ 2,637 AU$ 1,880
      • MEL 23:40
        24h 55m
        1 stop
        JNB 15:35
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Sat, Nov 14 | Qatar Airways
        JNB 13:45
        43h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 17:50
        Johannesburg - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 1,886
        28% off
        AU$ 2,637 AU$ 1,886
      • MEL 18:20
        23h
        1 stop
        JNB 08:20
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Sat, Nov 14 | Etihad Airways
        JNB 13:45
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        MEL 23:20
        Johannesburg - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 1,896
        28% off
        AU$ 2,637 AU$ 1,896
      • MEL 18:20
        23h
        1 stop
        JNB 08:20
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Fri, Nov 13 | Etihad Airways
        JNB 13:45
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        MEL 23:20
        Johannesburg - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 1,898
        28% off
        AU$ 2,637 AU$ 1,898
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 14:00
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Sat, Sep 19 | Normal Airline
        JNB 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Johannesburg - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 21 | Normal Airline
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      • MEL 16:20
        36h
        1 stop
        JNB 19:20
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Thu, Oct 22 | Singapore Airlines
        AU$ 903 AU$ 1,445
        38% off
        38% off
        AU$ 1,445 AU$ 903
      • MEL 16:20
        36h
        1 stop
        JNB 19:20
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Mon, Oct 19 | Singapore Airlines
        AU$ 912 AU$ 1,445
        37% off
        37% off
        AU$ 1,445 AU$ 912
      • MEL 16:20
        36h
        1 stop
        JNB 19:20
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Thu, Oct 15 | Singapore Airlines
        AU$ 942 AU$ 1,445
        35% off
        35% off
        AU$ 1,445 AU$ 942
      • MEL 16:20
        36h
        1 stop
        JNB 19:20
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Tue, Oct 13 | Singapore Airlines
        AU$ 960
        34% off
        AU$ 1,445 AU$ 960
      • MEL 16:20
        36h
        1 stop
        JNB 19:20
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Tue, Oct 20 | Singapore Airlines
        AU$ 960
        34% off
        AU$ 1,445 AU$ 960
      • MEL 07:05
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 19:20
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Wed, Oct 21 | Singapore Airlines
        AU$ 981
        32% off
        AU$ 1,445 AU$ 981
      • MEL 16:20
        36h
        1 stop
        JNB 19:20
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Sun, Oct 18 | Singapore Airlines
        AU$ 987
        32% off
        AU$ 1,445 AU$ 987
      • MEL 23:40
        24h 55m
        1 stop
        JNB 15:35
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 1 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 1,029
        28% off
        AU$ 1,445 AU$ 1,029
      • MEL 06:55
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 19:20
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Wed, Oct 14 | Singapore Airlines
        AU$ 1,037
        28% off
        AU$ 1,445 AU$ 1,037
      • MEL 23:45
        42h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 09:10
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Wed, Oct 21 | Qatar Airways
        AU$ 1,040
        28% off
        AU$ 1,445 AU$ 1,040
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 14:00
        Melbourne - Johannesburg | Sat, Sep 19 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Melbourne to Johannesburg flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg are Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Jetstar Airways, among 8 carriers on this route. Singapore Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
Etihad Airways logo Etihad Airways
Jetstar Airways logo Jetstar Airways
Singapore Airlines logo Singapore Airlines
SriLankan Airlines logo SriLankan Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Virgin Australia logo Virgin Australia
Emirates logo Emirates
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Melbourne to Johannesburg according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

Average price of one-way flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg is February, with an average price of AU$ 887. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically March, with an average price of up to AU$ 2,194.

AU$ 2,194
AU$ 1,541
AU$ 887
AU$ 234
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 906
    Sep
  • AU$ 1,002
    Oct
  • AU$ 1,166
    Nov
  • AU$ 1,947
    Dec
  • AU$ 1,064
    Jan
  • AU$ 887
    Feb
  • AU$ 2,194
    Mar
  • AU$ 1,344
    Apr
  • AU$ 1,222
    May
  • AU$ 1,713
    Jun
  • AU$ 1,508
    Jul
  • AU$ 1,410
    Aug

What's the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Melbourne to Johannesburg on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg is Thursday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 1,434
AU$ 1,301
AU$ 1,167
AU$ 1,034
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 1,406
    Mon
  • AU$ 1,361
    Tue
  • AU$ 1,425
    Wed
  • AU$ 1,167
    Thu
  • AU$ 1,426
    Fri
  • AU$ 1,300
    Sat
  • AU$ 1,434
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg during Labour Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Melbourne to Johannesburg during Labour Day, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

Labour Day is scheduled for Oct 5. The lowest flight fares from Melbourne to Johannesburg are available on Oct 5, starting from AU$ 1,159.

AU$ 1,696
AU$ 1,428
AU$ 1,159
AU$ 891
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 1,542
    2
    Oct
  • AU$ 1,314
    3
  • AU$ 1,696
    4
  • AU$ 1,159
    5
  • AU$ 1,171
    6
  • AU$ 1,667
    7

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

    Based on Trip.com data, Singapore Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from AU$ 903 (for example, MEL–JNB on Thu, Oct 22). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Singapore Airlines offers fares from AU$ 1,747, departing on Wed, Oct 21 and returning on Mon, Oct 26.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg with the following airlines, including: Qatar Airways Jetstar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Melbourne to Johannesburg on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Thu, Oct 22, with one-way fares from just AU$ 903.
    · Compare airlines. Singapore Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Johannesburg.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg on September 18, 2026 with Etihad Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 1,050.
  • Flights to Johannesburg can arrive at: Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). The most common route connects Melbourne Airport and O.R. Tambo International Airport (MEL–JNB).
  • The time difference between Johannesburg and Melbourne is 8h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Melbourne to Johannesburg is AU$ 1,561. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Melbourne and Johannesburg, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetstar Airways and VietJet Airare the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Melbourne to Johannesburg by air

If you are travelling from Melbourne to Johannesburg by air or looking for Melbourne to Johannesburg flights, you have come to the right place. Start your search for airfares by giving the travelling date above, or continue reading to find out more about the journey, airlines, flight times, schedules, how to find cheap tickets, and much more.

Melbourne to Johannesburg airfares

Melbourne to Johannesburg airfares fluctuate significantly over time. The flight price is impacted by a variety of factors, including demand, travel dates and times, seat availability, and the pricing strategies of different airlines. Additionally, the fares may vary depending on the travel class you select, such as first class, business class, or economy class.

How to find cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

To obtain the cheapest Melbourne to Johannesburg air tickets, it takes a combination of flexibility, determination, and a touch of good fortune. Here are some valuable tips to assist you in finding the best prices:

  • 1. Stay flexible with your travel dates and times, as airfares are often more budget-friendly during early mornings, late evenings, and weekdays.
  • 2. Consider nearby alternative airports as they may provide more economical options.
  • 3. Explore booking separate one-way flights with different airlines, as two individual tickets can sometimes be cheaper than a round-trip.
  • 4. Opt for a connecting flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg to potentially save on costs.
  • 5. Keep a vigilant eye out for unexpected last-minute flight deals that may appear out of the blue.

Airlines from Melbourne to Johannesburg

While there isn't a direct flight available from Melbourne to Johannesburg, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia provides a convenient solution with connecting flights. This allows passengers to seamlessly travel from Melbourne to Johannesburg through these well-connected airports.

Melbourne to Johannesburg flight time

In the absence of a non-stop Melbourne to Johannesburg flight, the flight time can vary due to connecting flights and layovers. The duration of the layover depends on factors like baggage reclaim and whether the connecting flights depart from the same or different airports. These variables impact the overall travel duration, possibly causing deviations from the estimated timeframe. Verify flight details on the booking page for accurate information.

Everything you need to know about Melbourne airport

Melbourne Airport, known as Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is the primary international gateway to Melbourne, Australia. It boasts four terminals, each offering a wide range of amenities, including shopping, dining, and currency exchange services. With an extensive network of domestic and international flight routes, the airport connects Melbourne to destinations across the globe. Traveling to and from the city center is hassle-free, thanks to the availability of taxis, SkyBus shuttles, and public transportation options. The airport is approximately 23 kilometers away from the city center, and the journey typically takes around 25-30 minutes by car or 30-45 minutes by public transportation, depending on traffic conditions.

Arriving at Johannesburg airport

As the primary airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) operates through multiple passenger terminals, including Terminal A, Terminal B, and Terminal C. It offers a diverse range of flight routes, connecting Johannesburg to numerous domestic and international destinations. Commuting between the airport and the city center is effortless, thanks to the Gautrain, taxis, and shuttles, providing efficient transportation options. The travel time from the city center to the airport usually averages between 30 to 45 minutes.

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Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Melbourne toJohannesburg

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg, with an average price of AU$ 1,137.

AU$ 826
AU$ 1,137
AU$ 1,448
AU$ 1,759
AU$ 2,070
Etihad Airways
AU$ 1,137
Etihad Airways
Qatar Airways
AU$ 1,213
Qatar Airways
Cathay Pacific
AU$ 1,374
Cathay Pacific
Singapore Airlines
AU$ 1,674
Singapore Airlines
Qantas Airways
AU$ 1,995
Qantas Airways
Emirates
AU$ 2,070
Emirates

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