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R8 021 Find Cheap Flights to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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Cheapest return fare
R14 779
Overall average: R16 469
Cathay Pacific
Fri 27/3Thu 30/4
JNB - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R8 021
Typical prices: R9 625-R19 797
Turkish Airlines
Mon 27/4
CPT - MEL • 2 stops
When to travel
March
Cheapest • 8% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights to Melbourne

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Melbourne

Fri, Mar 27 - Thu, Apr 30
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 12:30JNB-MEL
40h 30m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:25 - 7:40MEL-JNB
25h 15m1 stop
R14 779Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 28
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 23:00JNB-MEL
27h 00m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:40 - 7:25MEL-JNB
31h 45m1 stop
R14 865Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Dec 2 - Mon, Jun 1
Qatar Airways Logo
7:00 - 5:45DUR-MEL
37h 45m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
15:10 - 10:35MEL-DUR
27h 25m2 stops
R18 944Qatar Airways
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Mon, Mar 16 - Fri, Mar 20
South African Logo
8:05 - 23:30PLZ-MEL
30h 25m2 stops
South African Logo
19:55 - 13:00MEL-PLZ
26h 05m2 stops
R19 712South African
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Tue, Dec 16 - Mon, Jun 15
Qantas Airways Logo
10:55 - 18:50DUR-MEL
22h 55m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:15 - 19:50MEL-DUR
21h 35m2 stops
R24 439Qantas Airways
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Mon, Mar 16 - Fri, Mar 20
Qatar Airways Logo
8:15 - 23:20PLZ-MEL
30h 05m3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 11:55MEL-PLZ
52h 45m2 stops
R24 746Qatar Airways
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Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 29
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 10:15CPT-MEL
30h 45m2 stops
Emirates Logo
23:55 - 11:40MEL-CPT
44h 45m1 stop
R27 101Emirates
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Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 29
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 10:15CPT-MEL
30h 45m2 stops
Emirates Logo
12:05 - 16:45MEL-CPT
37h 40m2 stops
R27 153Emirates
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Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Feb 8
South African Logo
8:05 - 22:20PLZ-MEL
29h 15m2 stops
South African Logo
20:45 - 13:00MEL-PLZ
25h 15m2 stops
R27 340South African
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Sun, Dec 14 - Thu, Dec 25
Qantas Airways Logo
10:55 - 18:20DUR-MEL
22h 25m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
15:00 - 19:50MEL-DUR
37h 50m2 stops
R30 429Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Melbourne

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Melbourne Airport is March, where tickets cost R16 469 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R21 026 and R21 026 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is March with an average price of R16 469.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 59 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Melbourne Airport Plane Tickets

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flightR8 021
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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.

FAQs - booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • How far is Melbourne Airport from central Melbourne?

    Melbourne Airport is 19 km from the centre of Melbourne.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as R19 963. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are R21 989 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Melbourne Airport is generally in the morning, when flights cost R17 478 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Melbourne Airport is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R22 479.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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Prefer to fly direct to Melbourne?

 
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Direct departures

South Africa to Melbourne

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +78 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +79 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +74 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +75 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +79 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +80 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +75 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +76 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +80 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +81 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +73 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +74 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +75 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +76 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +78 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +79 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +74 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +75 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +79 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +80 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +75 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +76 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +80 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +81 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +73 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +74 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +75 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +76 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Melbourne. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1404 reviews
8,0Comfort
8,6Crew
7,8Food
8,3Boarding
8,0Entertainment
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The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

10,0 ExcellentIain, Nov 2025SIN - MEL
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The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

Best airline I think. No problems with anything. Crew were great, no problems with the airline food and entertainment and a smooth flight.

I have difficulties to book wheelchair for my parents returned flight

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

The food wasn’t good at all. I skipped meals .

Good service and food. For buying items on flight should be preordered as they don’t keep much stock on board.

We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

Crew on this flight dedicate their business class service to their high priority members. They would get priority service even the seats are behind me, and meals priority service and orders. I get the left over choices. I refused to eat because I felt discriminated, never booking this airline.

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Food was great. Lots of movies and tv shows to choose from. Highly recommend.

Close to excellent. The only problem is when I try to charge my phone on the USB in front of my seat, the battery level is decreasing rather than increasing. Why?

Chicken pieces were too big with pasta. Need to be smaller.

My connecting flight was canceled or never existed. My stopover went from 1 hour and a half to 10 hours. It was a long day that I wasn't prepared for and it would have been nice to know that ahead of time. Cathay is great though. Great staff, entertainment and food.

There was a flight attendant named Angela who took care of me because I injured my foot badly right before the flight. Because of the service she provided I will always fly Cathay.

I was only given 2 meals, and my screen showed that there were 3 meals. Second meal was 1-2 hours late according to the screen.

Just want to do a little more clean up so does not smell like urine.

Check in process at the kiosk, crew in flight and overall comfort was good. Food selection could have been better. Flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles did not have any vegetarian main course option, it was either sea food or chicken. Being a vegetarian I could only eat yogurt and fruit. Most international flights have one vegetarian main course dish which I found missing in Cathay Pacific menu.

Great. Efficient boarding process with the face recognition. Plenty of cabin space for luggage.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

Plane was good Crew was good Food was just ok Could have had more entertainment options But overall good

As good as you can expect an economy flight from Europe to Australia to be. Nothing agains Qatar, just feels like every new generation of plane gets tighter.

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I prebooked a comfort plus seat on this flight and therefore the flight was comfy. I got the correct seat in the correct section of the plane that I have booked, that's this. Flight was comfortable. Staff were average on the flight, appearing to be rushed and short in engagement with travellers, perhaps this to maximise there rest time on the flight.

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

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