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Flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne. The easiest way is one stop via Perth or Sydney, about 16h 16m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 16h 16m
JNBMELPER

Johannesburg to Melbourne at a glance

Fastest journey16h 16mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Perth or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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JNB Perth (PER) MEL
Leg 1: Qantas, South African Airways · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
One airline, one ticket ~16h 16m
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JNB Sydney (SYD) MEL
Leg 1: Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
One airline, one ticket ~17h 10m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
10,327 km6,413 miles
Journey time
16h 16mestimate
Time difference
+9hMelbourne vs Johannesburg
Currency in Melbourne
AUD
Airports
JNB, HLA → MEL, AVV

Flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Perth and Sydney. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,327 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Melbourne?
The best connecting points are Perth (PER) and Sydney (SYD). Qantas flies both legs via Perth, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Melbourne?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 9 hours ahead of Johannesburg.

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