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How to get from Johannesburg to Melbourne

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Perth: about 16h 13m including the connection. Other options: via Sydney and Singapore. Two tickets from $697.

Flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne

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Best fares from Johannesburg to Melbourne

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $526 5 February 2027, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $531 16 November, Mon Cheapest month February 2027 tickets from $526

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Perth
16h 13m
two tickets, via Singapore
$697
connection options
3
straight-line distance
6,417 mi (10,327 km)
fastest
Via Perth
Australia
16h 13m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Perth flight 9h 38m
Connection of about 3h
Perth to Melbourne flight 3h 35m
two ticketsfrom $992
Via Sydney
Australia
16h 40m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Sydney flight 12h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Sydney to Melbourne flight 1h 35m
two ticketsfrom $1,245
Via Singapore
Singapore
20h 50m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Singapore flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Singapore to Melbourne flight 7h 20m
two ticketsfrom $697

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Melbourne

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, +17° to +26° by day, sea +13° to +22°. In November it is +21° by day and +11° at night, sea +18°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan
+26° +15° +22° 9 days
Feb
+26° +15° +22° 6 days
Mar
+24° +14° +21° 8 days
Apr
+20° +11° +18° 9 days
May
+16° +8° +15° 10 days
Jun
+14° +7° +12° 13 days
Jul
+13° +6° +11° 13 days
Aug
+15° +7° +12° 11 days
Sep
+17° +8° +13° 13 days
Oct
+19° +9° +16° 15 days
Nov
+21° +11° +18° 13 days
Dec
+24° +13° +20° 9 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Perth.
What is the fastest way to fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne?
Via Perth: 9h 38m to the connection, 3h 35m after it, about 16h 13m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Singapore from $697. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Johannesburg and Melbourne?
Perth (16h 13m total), Sydney (16h 40m total) and Singapore (20h 50m total).
How far is Melbourne from Johannesburg?
6,417 mi (10,327 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.