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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport from $700

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,303

One-way from

$700

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,765
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 29/5-5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($275 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Thu 29/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/623:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4$1,303
Thu 8/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/511:05MEL - JNB
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,420
Wed 14/513:55JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 21/517:15MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,579
Fri 19/1210:00JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways
Sun 4/105:55MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,606
Tue 2/1219:50JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 55mSingapore Airlines
Tue 30/1207:00MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,644
Tue 2/1203:10JNB - MEL
2 stops41h 45mRwandAir
Tue 16/1216:10MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 14/4$1,870
Thu 29/519:10JNB - MEL
1 stop37h 30mEmirates
Thu 5/605:15MEL - JNB
1 stop37h 00mEmirates
Deal found 14/4$2,245
Sat 13/1219:05JNB - MEL
2 stops38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 31/1220:40MEL - JNB
2 stops47h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,383
Mon 8/1219:35JNB - MEL
2 stops51h 40mLufthansa
Tue 30/1200:35MEL - JNB
2 stops41h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 14/4$2,917
Sun 7/1208:50JNB - MEL
2 stops39h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 30/1200:30MEL - JNB
2 stops42h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 14/4$4,239
Fri 12/1219:45JNB - MEL
2 stops52h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 30/1200:45MEL - JNB
2 stops63h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/4$5,575
Sun 21/1223:55JNB - MEL
3 stops45h 35mKLM
Sat 27/1216:00MEL - JNB
3 stops39h 00mKLM
Deal found 14/4$10,612

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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 5/6

23:45-07:40

1 stop39h 55m

$1,303

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

11:20-05:55

1 stop34h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

11:05-07:40

2 stops28h 35m

$1,420

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

13:55-23:10

1 stop25h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

17:15-16:10

2 stops30h 55m

$1,579

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

19:10-16:40

1 stop37h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 5/6

05:15-10:15

1 stop37h 00m

$2,245

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

14:30-08:10

3 stops33h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

13:25-13:05

3 stops31h 40m

$4,652

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

23:15-11:15

3 stops52h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 5/6

09:15-21:20

3 stops44h 05m

$13,368

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

13:55-23:10

1 stop25h 15m

$700

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

11:20-09:35

2 stops38h 15m

$871

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/8

09:50-03:10

1 stop33h 20m

$898

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/8

18:45-07:50

2 stops29h 05m

$1,230

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 34 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
846 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,551 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Cathay Pacific, at $1,303, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and Emirates. Cathay Pacific is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport are Qatar Airways ($700), Etihad Airways ($898), and Qantas Airways ($1,230).

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport flights have a stopover in Sydney most often.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Sydney?

    Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and State Theatre are currently the most popular points of interest in Sydney at the moment. Those on a stopover in Sydney interested in visiting Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, or State Theatre can do so by traveling 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 8.2 km, respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Travellers in need of a car in Sydney can hire one for about $57 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport flights?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport flights have a stopover in Singapore the least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,187Average$1,581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,241Average$1,783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,288Average$1,576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,326Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,419Average$1,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,528Average$1,716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,156Average$2,613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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