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Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Melbourne to Johannesburg

September 4 - September 11

Cheapest
Best

MEL - Johannesburg

$1,339

$944

Round trip

August 4 - August 31

Earliest

MEL - Johannesburg

$1,252

$1,055

Round trip

August 17 - August 31

MEL - Johannesburg

$1,272

$1,060

Round trip

August 9 - August 25

MEL - Johannesburg

$1,269

$1,064

Round trip

September 1 - September 11

MEL - Johannesburg

$1,297

$1,068

Round trip

August 5 - August 25

MEL - Johannesburg

$1,261

$1,069

Round trip

August 5 - August 26

MEL - Johannesburg

$1,261

$1,069

Round trip

October 9 - October 21

MEL - Johannesburg

$1,279

$1,069

Round trip

October 6 - October 19

MEL - Johannesburg

$1,281

$1,070

Round trip

August 11 - August 31

MEL - Johannesburg

$1,273

$1,071

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Most itineraries for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg connect at least once. Right now, 0% of current fares are non-stop, meaning you will typically encounter itineraries with 3 connections. This long-haul route covers a distance of 10,319 kilometers.
When considering cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg, fares typically range from $1520–$2444, with a median of $2066. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price.
If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg, May stands out with a median fare of $1209. Other affordable options include February, with a median fare of $1253, and March, where the median fare is $1384.
A typical journey from Melbourne to Johannesburg, including connections, takes approximately 53h 50m. This duration reflects the connecting nature of most itineraries on this route.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Regular price: $1,140 - $1,896

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $1140 and $1896. The current lowest deal is $944 with Singapore Airlines, for travel from Sep 4 to Sep 11.

now $944

Low $1,140

High $1,896

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg is May, with a median price of $1209. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $2446. Prices are generally lower from February to October.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $1,209

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,446

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Direct flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

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Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Johannesburg

Singapore Airlines

Melbourne (MEL) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Singapore Airlines

$1,252

$1,196

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Johannesburg

Singapore Airlines

Melbourne (MEL) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Singapore Airlines

$1,252

$1,055

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Johannesburg

Singapore Airlines

Melbourne (MEL) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Singapore Airlines

$1,261

$1,183

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Johannesburg

Singapore Airlines

Melbourne (MEL) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Singapore Airlines

$1,261

$1,183

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Johannesburg

Singapore Airlines

Melbourne (MEL) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Singapore Airlines

$1,261

$1,183

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Johannesburg

Singapore Airlines

Melbourne (MEL) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Singapore Airlines

$1,261

$1,239

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

26 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 29

$1,981  →  $1,325

33%

16 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 17

$1,926  →  $1,368

29%

27 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 28

$1,984  →  $1,480

25%

11 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 12

$1,868  →  $1,397

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Melbourne - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Johannesburg are above the typical level at $944.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the cheapest prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg, with a median price of $1209.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 53h 50m

The typical flight duration for connecting flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg is 53h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights available

There are no direct flights available from Melbourne to Johannesburg; all routes include stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Singapore Airlines offers connecting flights

Singapore Airlines is a prominent carrier for connecting flights on the Melbourne to Johannesburg route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary departure point for flights to Johannesburg, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$944

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) serves as an alternative departure option for travelers heading to Johannesburg.

📍 ~55 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1485

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary arrival airport for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg.

📍 ~20 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$944

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers an alternative arrival option for travelers flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg.

📍 ~30 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2495

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Lanseria International (HLA)

Consider Lanseria International as an alternative for easier terminal navigation and faster check-in processes.

📍 ~30 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2495

Bloemfontein (BFN)

Bloemfontein is a major domestic hub with reliable scheduled services, offering good infrastructure within South Africa.

📍 ~390 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1684

Kruger Mpumalanga International (MQP)

Kruger Mpumalanga International is a reliable regional airport with well-maintained facilities and consistent flight schedules.

📍 ~330 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1807

Polokwane International (PTG)

Polokwane International is a domestic airport that helps avoid the congestion of major metropolitan hubs.

📍 ~280 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2351

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub with a wide variety of airlines and destinations, offering high reliability.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1514

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From MEL

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Jul 23

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83% AI deal score

$2,848

$2,632

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Jul 25

Johannesburg, South Africa

83% AI deal score

$2,887

$2,671

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Jul 28

Johannesburg, South Africa

82% AI deal score

$2,774

$2,624

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Jul 28

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82% AI deal score

$2,772

$2,624

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Jul 07

Johannesburg, South Africa

82% AI deal score

$2,775

$2,632

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Jul 07

Johannesburg, South Africa

82% AI deal score

$2,784

$2,632

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Jul 07

Johannesburg, South Africa

82% AI deal score

$2,775

$2,632

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Jul 23

Johannesburg, South Africa

82% AI deal score

$2,785

$2,632

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82% AI deal score

$2,785

$2,632

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Jul 08

Johannesburg, South Africa

82% AI deal score

$2,783

$2,650

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Oct 24

Johannesburg, South Africa

81% AI deal score

$6,591

$5,773

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Johannesburg, South Africa

81% AI deal score

$6,664

$5,879

Save $785

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Jul 08

Johannesburg, South Africa

81% AI deal score

$2,774

$2,650

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Johannesburg, South Africa

81% AI deal score

$2,774

$2,650

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Jul 29

Johannesburg, South Africa

81% AI deal score

$2,770

$2,650

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Johannesburg, South Africa

81% AI deal score

$2,770

$2,650

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Jul 25

Johannesburg, South Africa

81% AI deal score

$2,785

$2,671

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Jul 25

Johannesburg, South Africa

81% AI deal score

$2,785

$2,671

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Oct 24

Johannesburg, South Africa

80% AI deal score

$6,591

$5,879

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Johannesburg, South Africa

80% AI deal score

$6,556

$5,879

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Aug 11

Johannesburg, South Africa

79% AI deal score

$2,682

$2,634

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Johannesburg, South Africa

79% AI deal score

$2,693

$2,634

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Aug 08

Johannesburg, South Africa

79% AI deal score

$2,693

$2,644

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Johannesburg, South Africa

79% AI deal score

$2,693

$2,644

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Aug 04

Johannesburg, South Africa

79% AI deal score

$2,685

$2,650

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Johannesburg, South Africa

79% AI deal score

$2,689

$2,650

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Aug 07

Johannesburg, South Africa

79% AI deal score

$2,693

$2,653

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Johannesburg, South Africa

79% AI deal score

$2,693

$2,653

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Aug 04

Johannesburg, South Africa

78% AI deal score

$2,684

$2,650

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Johannesburg, South Africa

78% AI deal score

$2,672

$2,650

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Aug 02

Johannesburg, South Africa

78% AI deal score

$2,678

$2,657

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Johannesburg, South Africa

78% AI deal score

$2,680

$2,657

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Aug 09

Johannesburg, South Africa

78% AI deal score

$2,693

$2,671

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Johannesburg, South Africa

78% AI deal score

$2,693

$2,671

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Oct 28

Johannesburg, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$2,795

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Aug 13

Johannesburg, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$2,994

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Johannesburg, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$2,994

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Johannesburg, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$2,994

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77% AI deal score

$2,994

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77% AI deal score

$2,994

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Johannesburg, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$3,008

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Johannesburg, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$3,008

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Johannesburg, South Africa

77% AI deal score

$3,043

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Jul 01

Johannesburg, South Africa

76% AI deal score

$2,906

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Johannesburg, South Africa

76% AI deal score

$3,178

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Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$5,787

$5,703

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Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$5,738

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Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$5,758

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Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$5,937

$5,927

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Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$6,053

$6,051

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Johannesburg, South Africa

75% AI deal score

$3,752

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Johannesburg, South Africa

73% AI deal score

$6,013

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Johannesburg, South Africa

73% AI deal score

$6,033

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Johannesburg, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$5,832

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Johannesburg, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$5,892

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Johannesburg, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$6,030

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Johannesburg, South Africa

72% AI deal score

$6,738

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72% AI deal score

$6,748

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72% AI deal score

$4,508

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72% AI deal score

$4,642

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72% AI deal score

$5,096

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71% AI deal score

$5,972

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71% AI deal score

$6,033

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71% AI deal score

$6,033

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71% AI deal score

$6,801

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71% AI deal score

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71% AI deal score

$7,847

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70% AI deal score

$6,030

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70% AI deal score

$6,030

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69% AI deal score

$5,969

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69% AI deal score

$6,446

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Johannesburg, South Africa

69% AI deal score

$6,447

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69% AI deal score

$6,454

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69% AI deal score

$6,454

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69% AI deal score

$6,830

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68% AI deal score

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68% AI deal score

$8,150

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68% AI deal score

$8,194

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67% AI deal score

$8,898

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67% AI deal score

$9,817

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67% AI deal score

$41,460

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67% AI deal score

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67% AI deal score

$8,322

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67% AI deal score

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66% AI deal score

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66% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Finding affordable flights often involves comparing prices from various providers. Using flight comparison sites can help you see different options side-by-side. Flexibility with your travel dates and times may also uncover better deals.

Booking in advance can sometimes lead to lower prices, but last-minute deals can also appear. Prices often fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. There isn't a single best time that applies to all flights.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices. While it may require additional ground travel, it could potentially offer savings. Always consider the total cost and convenience.