Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg
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September 4 - September 11
MEL - Johannesburg
$1,339
$944
Round trip
August 4 - August 31
MEL - Johannesburg
$1,252
$1,055
Round trip
August 17 - August 31
MEL - Johannesburg
$1,272
$1,060
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August 9 - August 25
MEL - Johannesburg
$1,269
$1,064
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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
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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
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
Flights from $1,209
January
Flights from $2,446
Direct flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Emirates Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Johannesburg
Mon, Aug 3
MEL - Johannesburg
Melbourne (MEL) - Johannesburg (JNB)
Singapore Airlines
$1,252
$1,196
One-way
Tue, Aug 4
MEL - Johannesburg
Melbourne (MEL) - Johannesburg (JNB)
Singapore Airlines
$1,252
$1,055
One-way
Tue, Aug 4
MEL - Johannesburg
Melbourne (MEL) - Johannesburg (JNB)
Singapore Airlines
$1,261
$1,183
One-way
Tue, Aug 4
MEL - Johannesburg
Melbourne (MEL) - Johannesburg (JNB)
Singapore Airlines
$1,261
$1,183
One-way
Tue, Aug 4
MEL - Johannesburg
Melbourne (MEL) - Johannesburg (JNB)
Singapore Airlines
$1,261
$1,183
One-way
Tue, Aug 4
MEL - Johannesburg
Melbourne (MEL) - Johannesburg (JNB)
Singapore Airlines
$1,261
$1,239
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg
Dec 3 - Dec 29
$1,981 → $1,325
33%
Dec 1 - Dec 17
$1,926 → $1,368
29%
Dec 1 - Dec 28
$1,984 → $1,480
25%
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)
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)
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)
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
Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg
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Jul 23
Johannesburg, South Africa
83% AI deal score
$2,848
$2,632
Save $216
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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
Save $150
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Jul 28
Johannesburg, South Africa
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
Save $143
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Jul 07
Johannesburg, South Africa
82% AI deal score
$2,784
$2,632
Save $152
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Jul 07
Johannesburg, South Africa
82% AI deal score
$2,775
$2,632
Save $143
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Jul 23
Johannesburg, South Africa
82% AI deal score
$2,785
$2,632
Save $153
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Jul 23
Johannesburg, South Africa
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
Save $133
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Oct 24
Johannesburg, South Africa
81% AI deal score
$6,591
$5,773
Save $818
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Oct 24
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
Save $124
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Jul 08
Johannesburg, South Africa
81% AI deal score
$2,774
$2,650
Save $124
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Jul 29
Johannesburg, South Africa
81% AI deal score
$2,770
$2,650
Save $120
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Jul 29
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
Save $114
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Jul 25
Johannesburg, South Africa
81% AI deal score
$2,785
$2,671
Save $114
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Oct 24
Johannesburg, South Africa
80% AI deal score
$6,591
$5,879
Save $712
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Oct 24
Johannesburg, South Africa
80% AI deal score
$6,556
$5,879
Save $677
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Aug 11
Johannesburg, South Africa
79% AI deal score
$2,682
$2,634
Save $48
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Aug 11
Johannesburg, South Africa
79% AI deal score
$2,693
$2,634
Save $59
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Aug 08
Johannesburg, South Africa
79% AI deal score
$2,693
$2,644
Save $49
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Aug 08
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
Save $35
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Aug 05
Johannesburg, South Africa
79% AI deal score
$2,689
$2,650
Save $39
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Aug 07
Johannesburg, South Africa
79% AI deal score
$2,693
$2,653
Save $40
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Aug 07
Johannesburg, South Africa
79% AI deal score
$2,693
$2,653
Save $40
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Aug 04
Johannesburg, South Africa
78% AI deal score
$2,684
$2,650
Save $34
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Aug 05
Johannesburg, South Africa
78% AI deal score
$2,672
$2,650
Save $22
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Aug 02
Johannesburg, South Africa
78% AI deal score
$2,678
$2,657
Save $21
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Aug 02
Johannesburg, South Africa
78% AI deal score
$2,680
$2,657
Save $23
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Aug 09
Johannesburg, South Africa
78% AI deal score
$2,693
$2,671
Save $22
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Aug 09
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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Aug 18
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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Jul 30
Johannesburg, South Africa
77% AI deal score
$2,994
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Aug 06
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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Aug 06
Johannesburg, South Africa
76% AI deal score
$3,178
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Aug 04
Johannesburg, South Africa
75% AI deal score
$5,787
$5,703
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Jul 20
Johannesburg, South Africa
75% AI deal score
$5,738
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Aug 04
Johannesburg, South Africa
75% AI deal score
$5,758
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Jul 21
Johannesburg, South Africa
75% AI deal score
$5,937
$5,927
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Sep 29
Johannesburg, South Africa
75% AI deal score
$6,053
$6,051
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Jun 18
Johannesburg, South Africa
75% AI deal score
$3,752
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Sep 26
Johannesburg, South Africa
73% AI deal score
$6,013
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Sep 26
Johannesburg, South Africa
73% AI deal score
$6,033
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Jul 20
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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Sep 29
Johannesburg, South Africa
72% AI deal score
$6,030
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Jul 22
Johannesburg, South Africa
72% AI deal score
$6,738
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Jul 23
Johannesburg, South Africa
72% AI deal score
$6,748
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Nov 29
Johannesburg, South Africa
72% AI deal score
$4,508
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Jun 18
Johannesburg, South Africa
72% AI deal score
$4,642
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Oct 03
Johannesburg, South Africa
72% AI deal score
$5,096
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Aug 05
Johannesburg, South Africa
71% AI deal score
$5,972
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Sep 26
Johannesburg, South Africa
71% AI deal score
$6,033
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Sep 26
Johannesburg, South Africa
71% AI deal score
$6,033
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Jul 02
Johannesburg, South Africa
71% AI deal score
$6,801
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Jul 02
Johannesburg, South Africa
71% AI deal score
$6,807
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Oct 27
Johannesburg, South Africa
71% AI deal score
$7,847
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Aug 05
Johannesburg, South Africa
70% AI deal score
$5,972
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Sep 22
Johannesburg, South Africa
70% AI deal score
$6,030
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Johannesburg, South Africa
70% AI deal score
$6,030
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Jul 07
Johannesburg, South Africa
69% AI deal score
$5,969
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Jun 22
Johannesburg, South Africa
69% AI deal score
$6,446
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Jun 23
Johannesburg, South Africa
69% AI deal score
$6,447
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Jul 01
Johannesburg, South Africa
69% AI deal score
$6,454
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Johannesburg, South Africa
69% AI deal score
$6,454
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Johannesburg, South Africa
69% AI deal score
$6,535
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Jun 23
Johannesburg, South Africa
69% AI deal score
$6,789
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Johannesburg, South Africa
69% AI deal score
$6,830
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Johannesburg, South Africa
69% AI deal score
$6,830
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Jul 08
Johannesburg, South Africa
69% AI deal score
$8,143
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Johannesburg, South Africa
69% AI deal score
$7,880
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Johannesburg, South Africa
68% AI deal score
$6,830
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Jul 08
Johannesburg, South Africa
68% AI deal score
$8,150
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Sep 04
Johannesburg, South Africa
68% AI deal score
$8,194
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Jun 30
Johannesburg, South Africa
67% AI deal score
$8,898
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Sep 04
Johannesburg, South Africa
67% AI deal score
$9,817
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Aug 01
Johannesburg, South Africa
67% AI deal score
$41,460
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Jun 24
Johannesburg, South Africa
67% AI deal score
$7,592
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Jun 24
Johannesburg, South Africa
67% AI deal score
$8,322
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Jun 23
Johannesburg, South Africa
67% AI deal score
$8,365
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Jul 02
Johannesburg, South Africa
66% AI deal score
$38,454
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Jul 19
Johannesburg, South Africa
66% AI deal score
$38,664
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Jul 13
Johannesburg, South Africa
66% AI deal score
$38,706
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Jul 04
Johannesburg, South Africa
66% AI deal score
$38,729
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Jul 03
Johannesburg, South Africa
66% AI deal score
$38,903
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Jul 07
Johannesburg, South Africa
66% AI deal score
$38,904
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Jul 02
Johannesburg, South Africa
66% AI deal score
$38,940
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Jul 12
Johannesburg, South Africa
66% AI deal score
$38,978
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Jul 11
Johannesburg, South Africa
66% AI deal score
$38,981