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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $961

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or February, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,672

One-way from

$961

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,959
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/5-26/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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9/5
  • 9/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($442 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($130 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 15 April 2025.

Mon 12/521:45MEL - JNB
3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/513:55JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,672
Wed 11/605:55MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Wed 25/619:50JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,688
Sun 27/405:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 11/509:50JNB - MEL
2 stops28h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,707
Wed 7/520:30MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 28/518:45JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,883
Thu 10/714:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 27/711:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4$1,914
Mon 28/422:55MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 20mEmirates
Thu 8/519:10JNB - MEL
1 stop42h 40mEmirates
Deal found 14/4$1,973
Thu 1/515:15MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 05mRwandAir
Wed 14/516:50JNB - MEL
2 stops40h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 14/4$2,035
Tue 4/1100:30MEL - JNB
2 stops48h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 12/1108:50JNB - MEL
2 stops26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/4$2,608
Wed 7/512:05MEL - JNB
2 stops52h 25mKLM
Wed 28/523:15JNB - MEL
3 stops45h 40mKLM
Deal found 14/4$3,171
Sat 30/813:25MEL - JNB
3 stops31h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 15/913:55JNB - MEL
2 stops34h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 14/4$3,943

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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/6

19:50-04:20

1 stop24h 30m

$1,688

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 27/4

05:00-08:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

09:50-22:05

2 stops28h 15m

$1,707

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 30/8

15:15-14:20

2 stops31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

$1,739

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 7/5

20:30-16:20

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

18:45-18:50

1 stop16h 05m

$1,883

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 10/7

14:25-07:40

1 stop25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

$1,914

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 28/4

22:55-16:15

1 stop25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

19:10-21:50

1 stop42h 40m

$1,973

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 1/5

15:15-14:20

2 stops31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

16:50-16:50

2 stops40h 00m

$2,035

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 7/5

12:05-08:30

2 stops52h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

23:15-04:55

3 stops45h 40m

$3,171

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 30/8

13:25-13:05

3 stops31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

13:55-08:10

2 stops34h 15m

$3,943

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

21:30-15:50

3 stops50h 20m

$961

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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 11 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 24 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 Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,108). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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 15 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 15 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM from Melbourne to Johannesburg. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
846 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from $1,688. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from $1,707, and Qantas Airways, from $1,883. Users have found that Singapore Airlines is 15% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $1,148 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on RwandAir and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $1,159 and $1,370, respectively.

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

    Most of the time, Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Sydney. Singapore follows Sydney in terms of the most common stopover location on Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.

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

    The majority of Sydney visitors spend their time at Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and State Theatre. 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 can book a car hire at Sydney Kingsford Smith for about $57 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during 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 visited by travelling about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers in need of a car in Singapore can hire one for about $136 per day.

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

    Flights departing from Melbourne Airport and landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport stopover in Dubai least frequently.

  • 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 Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,108). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Melbourne to OR Tambo

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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,187Average$1,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,286Average$2,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,495Average$2,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,500Average$1,832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,560Average$1,729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,585Average$2,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,661Average$2,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,724Average$2,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,792Average$2,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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