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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $952

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 19/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
19 Nov — 26 Nov1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or March, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 14 November 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,782

One-way from

$952

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  • 63h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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  • 33h 00m total
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 November 2024.

Tue 19/1106:15MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 35mEmirates
Mon 27/122:20JNB - MEL
2 stops37h 15mEmirates
Deal found 13/11$1,885
Thu 28/1117:10MEL - JNB
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1210:00JNB - MEL
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$1,947
Tue 19/1118:15MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 27/109:55JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/11$1,965
Thu 28/1117:10MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 4/1212:45JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/11$2,363
Sun 8/1206:00MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 29/1217:15JNB - MEL
1 stop15h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/11$2,470
Sat 14/1220:15MEL - JNB
2 stops44h 25mAir China
Fri 20/1210:10JNB - MEL
2 stops44h 35mAir China
Deal found 13/11$2,966
Sat 14/1217:10MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 10mRwandAir
Thu 19/1203:10JNB - MEL
2 stops54h 15mRwandAir
Deal found 13/11$3,182
Mon 18/1106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 27/117:15JNB - AVV
1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/11$3,262
Mon 30/1206:00AVV - JNB
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/217:15JNB - AVV
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$3,310
Sat 7/1200:35MEL - JNB
1 stop38h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sun 29/1222:30JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/11$3,770
Thu 26/1215:00MEL - JNB
2 stops40h 00mKLM
Thu 23/123:55JNB - MEL
3 stops50h 55mKLM
Deal found 13/11$4,144
Sun 8/1200:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/11$4,432

Find flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo 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 731,950 searches. Data last updated 14 November 2024.

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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 22/2

19:25-06:10

1 stop43h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/3

13:45-18:10

1 stop19h 25m

$1,782

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 22/2

18:00-08:35

2 stops47h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/3

09:55-16:55

1 stop22h 00m

$1,790

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 11/3

23:30-14:45

1 stop24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/3

08:50-18:25

1 stop24h 35m

$1,830

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 3/2

06:00-14:45

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/2

17:15-20:20

1 stop18h 05m

$1,832

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

23:30-14:20

2 stops47h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

03:10-17:45

2 stops53h 35m

$1,839

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 22/2

18:00-08:35

2 stops47h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/3

09:55-10:35

2 stops39h 40m

$1,850

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 16/1

06:15-10:25

1 stop37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/2

13:25-06:25

1 stop32h 00m

$1,885

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

06:00-14:45

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

17:15-18:50

1 stop16h 35m

$1,957

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 3/2

06:00-14:45

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/2

17:15-23:15

1 stop21h 00m

$2,140

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

22:40-10:45

2 stops45h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

19:05-20:55

2 stops40h 50m

$2,223

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 8 November 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 64 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 Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,115). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,587). 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 MEL to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 November 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 10 November 2024.

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

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 14 November 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Etihad Airways and Qantas Airways from Melbourne to Johannesburg. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,504 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,504 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,504 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,332 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,504 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,346 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,504 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
826 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,504 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
870 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,504 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Currently priced at $1,782, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,790 and $1,830, respectively. Singapore Airlines is 13% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,072 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $1,549 and Qatar Airways from $2,659 one-way.

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

    Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights have a stopover in Singapore most of the time. Singapore is followed by Sydney in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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

    The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay can be accessed by travelling approximately 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of $133 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Sydney?

    Most Sydney visitors opt to spend their time at Sydney Opera House, Theatre Royal, and Sea Life Sydney Aquarium. Sydney Opera House, Theatre Royal, and Sea Life Sydney Aquarium can be accessed by travelling approximately 9.9 km, 8.4 km, and 8.1 km, respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Those landing in Sydney looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $58 per day.

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

    Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights have a stopover in Doha least often. Dubai sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo 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 Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,115). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,587). 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 9 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo. 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 731,950 searches. Data last updated 14 November 2024.
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,247Average$1,985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,326Average$1,728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,469Average$1,796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,487Average$2,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,517Average$1,962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,667Average$2,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,734Average$2,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,737Average$2,511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapest$1,811Average$2,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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