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Johannesburg Melbourne
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Sat., 21 Dec. MEL - JNB
$3504 $3274
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Wed., 12 Feb. JNB - MEL
$573 $530
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Mon., 02 Dec. JNB - MEL
Wed., 29 Jan. MEL - JNB
$1995 $1875
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Johannesburg Melbourne
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Fri., 29 Nov. JNB - MEL
Sat., 14 Dec. MEL - JNB
$3174 $2984
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Johannesburg Melbourne
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Mon., 16 Dec. JNB - MEL
Sun., 12 Jan. MEL - JNB
$3011 $2832
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$2875 $2703
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
70% Trains are 70% more expensive in Melbourne than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg $3.05
Melbourne $5.3
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
40% The average meal is 40% more expensive in Melbourne than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg $17.97
Melbourne $25
Distance: 10327 kms
Johannesburg airports
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) How far from city centre: 1 kms
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL) How far from city centre: 11 kms
Avalon Airport (AVV) How far from city centre: 50 kms

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When do you want to depart from Johannesburg? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Melbourne. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from Johannesburg to Melbourne and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne

How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Melbourne?
The total flight time between Johannesburg and Melbourne is of around 21:40 hours on average, considering an average distance of 18,117 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne is $530. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Melbourne expensive to visit compared to Johannesburg?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Melbourne costs an average of 5.50 AUD, 206% more expensive than Johannesburg, with a fare of 1.80 AUD, while train tickets costs 74% more in Melbourne: 5.30 AUD against 3.05 AUD in Johannesburg. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 AUD in Melbourne, 39% more than the 17.97 AUD in Johannesburg. The price of the coffee is around 67% more expensive in Melbourne, with an average of 5.29 AUD , while in Johannesburg the coffee costs 3.16 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Johannesburg. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Melbourne compared to Johannesburg?
While in Johannesburg the temperatures can reach an average of 31.84 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6.0 mm ,Melbourne's temperatures can go up to 37.14 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -1.12 ºC in Melbourne, compared to the -0.43 ºC average degrees reported in Johannesburg. During the winter period, Johannesburg can register 0.9 mm precipitation, while Melbourne have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.

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