What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Melbourne?

Delta operates the most flights from South Africa to Melbourne at 0 per week, while Virgin Atlantic is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Melbourne. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Which city has the cheapest flights to Melbourne?

Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Melbourne are from Johannesburg, starting at R18 922 return.

How do I know if a flight to Melbourne is a good deal?

A good deal on a flight to Melbourne is around R18 568 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

What is the cheapest flight to Melbourne?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne is the cheapest route at R18 922 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Cape Town to Melbourne is the most popular connection with return deals from R26 550.

How much is a flight to Melbourne?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to Melbourne costs R18 568, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R18 568.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Melbourne?

Evening flights to Melbourne are the cheapest at R18 561 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at R18 561.

What is a good deal for flights to Melbourne?

Flights under R18 568 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Melbourne at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from: •Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R18 568.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Melbourne?

Virgin Atlantic is the most popular airline flying to Melbourne on KAYAK, followed by KLM.

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Recent return flight deals to Melbourne

Wed, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 16

21:20 - 17:57Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Melbourne Melbourne

27h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

15:20 - 19:10Melbourne Melbourne-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R18 922Virgin Atlantic

3+ days ago

Wed, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 16

20:10 - 23:42Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Melbourne Melbourne

34h 32m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:20 - 19:10Melbourne Melbourne-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R19 251Virgin Atlantic

3+ days ago

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

21:00 - 17:55Cape Town Cape Town Intl-Melbourne Melbourne

27h 55m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:29 - 12:05Melbourne Melbourne-Cape Town Cape Town Intl

38h 36m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson London Heathrow

R26 550Virgin Atlantic

1 day ago

Fri, Mar 5 - Thu, Apr 1

0:30 - 23:42Cape Town Cape Town Intl-Melbourne Melbourne

30h 12m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

18:35 - 17:50Melbourne Melbourne-Cape Town Cape Town Intl

17h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R28 490Delta

3+ days ago

Wed, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 16

9:50 - 19:16Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Melbourne Melbourne

40h 26m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

11:56 - 8:25Melbourne Melbourne-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 29m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R28 572Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

21:00 - 23:10Cape Town Cape Town Intl-Melbourne Melbourne

33h 10m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

18:45 - 18:35Melbourne Melbourne-Cape Town Cape Town Intl

16h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R34 228Virgin Atlantic

1 day ago

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

20:35 - 23:18Cape Town Cape Town Intl-Melbourne Melbourne

33h 43m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

12:53 - 8:05Melbourne Melbourne-Cape Town Cape Town Intl

36h 12m3 stops Charlotte Douglas Raleigh-Durham London Heathrow

R89 449American Airlines

1 day ago

All return flight deals to Melbourne

Wed, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 16

21:20 - 17:57Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Melbourne Melbourne

27h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

15:20 - 19:10Melbourne Melbourne-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R18 922Virgin Atlantic

3+ days ago

Wed, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 16

20:10 - 23:42Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Melbourne Melbourne

34h 32m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:20 - 19:10Melbourne Melbourne-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R19 251Virgin Atlantic

3+ days ago

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

21:00 - 17:55Cape Town Cape Town Intl-Melbourne Melbourne

27h 55m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:29 - 12:05Melbourne Melbourne-Cape Town Cape Town Intl

38h 36m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson London Heathrow

R26 550Virgin Atlantic

1 day ago

Fri, Mar 5 - Thu, Apr 1

0:30 - 23:42Cape Town Cape Town Intl-Melbourne Melbourne

30h 12m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

18:35 - 17:50Melbourne Melbourne-Cape Town Cape Town Intl

17h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R28 490Delta

3+ days ago

Wed, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 16

9:50 - 19:16Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo-Melbourne Melbourne

40h 26m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

11:56 - 8:25Melbourne Melbourne-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 29m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R28 572Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

21:00 - 23:10Cape Town Cape Town Intl-Melbourne Melbourne

33h 10m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

18:45 - 18:35Melbourne Melbourne-Cape Town Cape Town Intl

16h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R34 228Virgin Atlantic

1 day ago

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

20:35 - 23:18Cape Town Cape Town Intl-Melbourne Melbourne

33h 43m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

12:53 - 8:05Melbourne Melbourne-Cape Town Cape Town Intl

36h 12m3 stops Charlotte Douglas Raleigh-Durham London Heathrow

R89 449American Airlines

1 day ago

Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Melbourne

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What is the cheapest flight to Melbourne?: Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne is the cheapest route at R18 922 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Cape Town to Melbourne is the most popular connection with return deals from R26 550.
How much is a flight to Melbourne? Average and cheapest price for all return flights to Melbourne from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 12 months.: On average, a return flight from South Africa to Melbourne costs R18 568, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R18 568.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Melbourne? Average price for all return flights depending on time of departure, seen by users on KAYAK in the last 12 months.: Evening flights to Melbourne are the cheapest at R18 561 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at R18 561.
What is a good deal for flights to Melbourne?: Flights under R18 568 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Melbourne at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R18 568.

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Estimated return price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Melbourne based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

How do I know if a flight to Melbourne is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Melbourne is around R18 568 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.
Which city has the cheapest flights to Melbourne?
Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Melbourne are from Johannesburg, starting at R18 922 return.
What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Melbourne?
Delta operates the most flights from South Africa to Melbourne at 0 per week, while Virgin Atlantic is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Melbourne. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

For flights to Melbourne, a good return fare is around R18 568. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
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