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Flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg. 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
Melbourne to Johannesburg at a glance
Fastest journey16h 16mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Perth or Sydney
Best ways to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg
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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MEL Perth (PER) JNB
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Qantas, South African Airways
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
- -9hJohannesburg vs Melbourne
- Currency in Johannesburg
- ZAR
- Airports
- MEL, AVV → JNB, HLA
Flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg?
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 Melbourne to Johannesburg?
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 Melbourne and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Perth (PER) and Sydney (SYD). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Perth, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Melbourne and Johannesburg?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 9 hours behind Melbourne.
