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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

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SQ Return flights from $1,635
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Sat 05 Sep$1,635
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Wed 09 Sep$1,635
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Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Tue 03 Nov$1,771
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Mon 14 Sep$1,785
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Sat 26 Sep$1,862
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$2,132
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Wed 05 Aug$2,207
Dep. Wed 09 DecRet. Wed 13 Jan$2,827
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Sat 08 Aug$2,913

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Return fares from Melbourne to Johannesburg by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Aug 2026
$1,349
Sep 2026
$1,282
Oct 2026
$1,350
Nov 2026
$1,698
Dec 2026
$2,126
Apr 2027
$1,277

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg is April 2027, with return fares from $1,277 — 40% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $2,126).

When Should You Fly to Johannesburg?

Based on the fares we've tracked, April is typically the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg, with return fares from $1,277. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,126 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Johannesburg average around $1,514. If you can travel in the off-peak months of April, September and August, you'll generally pay up to 16% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Johannesburg Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Johannesburg return airfares.

August 2026
$1,349
September 2026
$1,282
October 2026
$1,350
November 2026
$1,698
December 2026
$2,126
April 2027
$1,277

Average Melbourne to Johannesburg Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Johannesburg return airfares.

July 2026
$3,025
August 2026
$2,543
September 2026
$2,551
October 2026
$2,451
November 2026
$2,342
December 2026
$3,053
January 2027
$3,491
February 2027
$2,357
April 2027
$2,470

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to travel is typically April.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg is $1636.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg is 17 August 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Johannesburg is Singapore Airlines.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg take?

We were not able to find any direct flights to Johannesburg.

What is the IATA airport code for Johannesburg?

The IATA code for Johannesburg is JNB. It is located in South Africa at coordinates -26.13544, 28.2295.

When should you book flights to Johannesburg?

From our data, you should book flights to Johannesburg 60 days out.


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