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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $1,214

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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
12 Jan — 19 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or May, booked 64 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 7 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,483

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,064
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 30/6-10/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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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 7 January 2025.

Sun 28/915:40MEL - JNB
1 stop34h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sun 5/1013:45JNB - MEL
1 stop36h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,475
Sun 2/219:55MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 45mSouth African
Sat 15/220:35JNB - MEL
1 stop17h 55mSouth African
Deal found 6/1$1,701
Wed 5/300:35MEL - JNB
1 stop38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 15/408:50JNB - MEL
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,728
Tue 28/118:35MEL - JNB
1 stop29h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 19/217:15JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,826
Tue 28/117:10MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 10mRwandAir
Wed 19/216:50JNB - MEL
2 stops45h 55mRwandAir
Deal found 7/1$1,846
Sun 16/218:15MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 12/310:00JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,861
Mon 27/117:10MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 31/513:35JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,869
Wed 29/100:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 31/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/1$1,926
Tue 4/216:55MEL - JNB
2 stops36h 55mEmirates
Tue 11/218:50JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 35mEmirates
Deal found 6/1$1,941

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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 7 January 2025.

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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 30/6

15:40-18:35

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/7

13:45-07:25

1 stop33h 40m

$1,483

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 2/2

19:55-04:40

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/2

20:35-23:30

1 stop17h 55m

$1,701

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

00:35-06:10

1 stop38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

08:50-23:30

1 stop30h 40m

$1,728

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 28/1

18:35-14:45

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

17:15-18:35

1 stop16h 20m

$1,826

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 28/1

17:10-14:20

2 stops30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

16:50-23:45

2 stops45h 55m

$1,846

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 16/2

18:15-08:35

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/3

10:00-16:55

1 stop21h 55m

$1,861

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 27/1

17:10-09:25

1 stop25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/5

13:35-23:30

1 stop25h 55m

$1,869

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 29/1

00:45-07:40

1 stop39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/5

11:20-11:15

1 stop39h 55m

$1,926

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 4/2

16:55-20:50

2 stops36h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/2

18:50-06:25

1 stop26h 35m

$1,941

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 18/4

13:00-11:25

3 stops30h 25m

$1,214

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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 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 3 January 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 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 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 $1,164). 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 7 January 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Friday 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 7 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qantas Airways and RwandAir from Melbourne to Johannesburg. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
3,337 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
1,325 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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.

South African
7.7
Good
53 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,749 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
7.5
Good
810 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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 Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from $1,483. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are South African, from $1,701, and Qantas Airways, from $1,826. Users have found that Singapore Airlines is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, and The Rocks Markets. Those on a stopover in Sydney interested in visiting Sydney Opera House, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, or The Rocks Markets can do so by traveling 9.9 km, 8.1 km, and 9.6 km, respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Travellers can book a car hire at Sydney Kingsford Smith for about $64 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 $178 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 Doha least frequently. Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights stopping in Dubai are the next rarest.

  • 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 $1,164). 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 7 January 2025.
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,301Average$2,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,330Average$1,794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,521Average$1,849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,541Average$1,779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,551Average$2,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,732Average$2,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,795Average$2,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,812Average$2,437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapest$1,888Average$2,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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