Statistics on Melbourne-South Africa flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to South Africa from Melbourne
The average price to go to South Africa from Melbourne is $ 1482 (round trip). It varies from $ 1464 (Johannesburg) to $ 1499 (Cape Town) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Melbourne-South Africa flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Cape Town and Johannesburg.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | $ 1499 | february, march, may (the cheapest), june, november | 8 to 9 months | Flight price Melbourne-Cape Town |
| Johannesburg | $ 1464 | february, march (the cheapest), may, august, november | 9 to 10 months | Flight price Melbourne-Johannesburg |
Round-trip airfare price Melbourne-South Africa month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1817 to $ 1824 | high price |
| February | $ 1332 to $ 1336 | good price |
| March | $ 1232 to $ 1283 | good price |
| April | $ 1399 to $ 1510 | fair price |
| May | $ 1265 to $ 1280 | good price |
| June | $ 1403 to $ 1418 | fair price |
| July | $ 1469 to $ 1617 | fair price |
| August | $ 1342 to $ 1449 | fair price |
| September | $ 1565 to $ 1586 | fair price |
| October | $ 1467 to $ 1539 | fair price |
| November | $ 1311 to $ 1320 | good price |
| December | $ 1827 to $ 1950 | very high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to South Africa from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
The GOOD price of a flight to South Africa from Melbourne
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Cape Town in South Africa
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Cape Town is $ 1499. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Cape Town flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Cape Town in South Africa in may to get the best price ($ 1265, saving $ 235 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1499). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1950, which is $ 451 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Cape Town and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Johannesburg in South Africa
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg is $ 1464. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Johannesburg flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a friday
come back on a thursday
Data analysis:
Travel to Johannesburg in South Africa in march to get the best price ($ 1232, saving $ 232 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1464). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1827, which is $ 364 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Johannesburg and other statistics
Top prices Melbourne-South Africa
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Johannesburg | 05-08 to 12-08-2025 | $ 723 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Johannesburg | 09-08 to 23-08-2025 | $ 723 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Johannesburg | 11-08 to 25-08-2025 | $ 730 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Johannesburg | 16-08 to 30-08-2025 | $ 723 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Johannesburg | 22-08 to 29-08-2025 | $ 734 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Johannesburg | 04-10 to 17-10-2025 | $ 723 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Johannesburg | 21-10 to 28-10-2025 | $ 729 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Johannesburg | 03-11 to 24-11-2025 | $ 726 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Johannesburg | 17-11 to 26-11-2025 | $ 730 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Melbourne → Johannesburg | 10-02 to 28-02-2026 | $ 730 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
When to buy plane tickets to go to South Africa (from Melbourne)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Cape Town
The price of tickets to Cape Town fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Cape Town, you should buy your ticket on a sunday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Cape Town page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Cape Town in South Africa 8 to 9 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1314 , which is $ 186 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 263 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Cape Town flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Johannesburg
The price of tickets to Johannesburg fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg, you should buy your ticket on a tuesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Johannesburg page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Johannesburg in South Africa 9 to 10 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1319 , which is $ 145 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 231 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Johannesburg flight ticket and other statistics