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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

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Melbourne Johannesburg
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Mon., 30 Sep. MEL - JNB
Fri., 04 Oct. JNB - MEL
$203
$3383 $3180
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Melbourne Johannesburg
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Tue., 12 Nov. MEL - JNB
$960 $952
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Melbourne Johannesburg
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Thu., 10 Oct. MEL - JNB
Sun., 13 Oct. JNB - MEL
$169
$2785 $2616
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
46% Trains in Johannesburg are 46% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne $5.3
Johannesburg $2.87
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
32% A meal in Johannesburg is 32% cheaper than a meal in Melbourne.
Melbourne $25
Johannesburg $16.88
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 11.98 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.09 AUD
Last checked on 05 October 2024
Distance: 10327 kms
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL) How far from city centre: 11 kms
Avalon Airport (AVV) How far from city centre: 50 kms
Essendon (MEB) How far from city centre: 15 kms
Moorabbin (MBW) How far from city centre: 15 kms
Johannesburg airports
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) How far from city centre: 1 kms
Grand Central (GCJ) How far from city centre: 7 kms
Rand (QRA) How far from city centre: 13 kms
Lanseria Intl Apt (HLA) How far from city centre: 48 kms

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When do you want to depart from Melbourne? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Johannesburg. 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 Melbourne to Johannesburg 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 Melbourne to Johannesburg

How long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to Johannesburg?
The total flight time between Melbourne and Johannesburg is of around 19:45 hours on average, considering an average distance of 15,064 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 Melbourne to Johannesburg at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg is $952. 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 Johannesburg expensive to visit compared to Melbourne?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Johannesburg costs an average of 1.94 AUD, 65% cheaper than Melbourne, with a fare of 5.50 AUD, while train tickets costs 46% less in Johannesburg: 2.87 AUD against 5.30 AUD in Melbourne. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 16.88 AUD in Johannesburg, 32% less than the 25.00 AUD in Melbourne. The price of the coffee is around 44% cheaper in Johannesburg, with an average of 2.96 AUD, while in Melbourne the coffee costs 5.24 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions South Africa may apply when travelling from Melbourne. 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 Johannesburg compared to Melbourne?
While in Melbourne the temperatures can reach an average of 37.14 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,Johannesburg's temperatures can go up to 31.84 ºC during the hot season, with 6.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -0.43 ºC in Johannesburg, compared to the -1.12 ºC average degrees reported in Melbourne. During the winter period, Melbourne can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Johannesburg have an average of 0.9 mm rain level.

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