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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport from R7 925

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 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
Mar 13 — Mar 201
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne are usually found in February or March, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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 8 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 014

One-way from

R7 925

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 595
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 31/5-7/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R27 192 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 708 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 8 March 2025.

Sat 31/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 7/614:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/3R15 014
Sat 31/511:20JNB - MEL
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/614:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3R16 886
Mon 21/49:50JNB - MEL
2 stops39h 45mEtihad Airways
Mon 28/414:00MEL - JNB
2 stops50h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/3R19 049
Thu 10/418:45JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 20/46:00MEL - JNB
1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/3R19 322
Sun 20/422:20JNB - MEL
1 stop23h 10mEmirates
Sun 27/45:15MEL - JNB
1 stop43h 00mEmirates
Deal found 7/3R25 920
Thu 20/1113:45JNB - MEL
1 stop36h 05mSingapore Airlines
Thu 4/1216:40MEL - JNB
1 stop34h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/3R46 587
Tue 29/48:10JNB - MEL
2 stops27h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 20/513:25MEL - JNB
3 stops31h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/3R58 656
Wed 19/1119:05JNB - MEL
2 stops38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 3/1220:40MEL - JNB
2 stops47h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3R61 601
Wed 19/113:10JNB - MEL
2 stops35h 35mRwandAir
Thu 4/1216:10MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 7/3R64 109
Tue 18/118:50JNB - MEL
2 stops38h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 3/1216:10MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/3R78 378
Wed 19/1123:55JNB - MEL
3 stops45h 35mKLM
Wed 3/1211:05MEL - JNB
2 stops43h 55mKLM
Deal found 7/3R115 858

Find flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne within your budget

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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 March 2025.

Fly from

OR Tambo

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/5

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 7/6

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

R15 014

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/5

11:20-23:35

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 7/6

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

R16 886

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

9:50-9:35

2 stops39h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 28/4

14:00-8:20

2 stops50h 20m

R19 049

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

18:45-18:50

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 20/4

6:00-16:15

1 stop18h 15m

R19 322

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/4

22:20-5:30

1 stop23h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 27/4

5:15-16:15

1 stop43h 00m

R25 920

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

8:10-19:15

2 stops27h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

13:25-13:05

3 stops31h 40m

R58 656

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

23:15-4:55

3 stops45h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

9:15-21:20

3 stops44h 05m

R152 938

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

8:50-23:45

1 stop29h 55m

R7 925

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

9:55-7:35

2 stops36h 40m

R10 252

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

8:50-5:40

3 stops35h 50m

R10 888

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne

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

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 28 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport is 81 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of R991). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 354). 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 8 March 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 Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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 8 March 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 226 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
8,1
Very Good
3 226 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 226 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 282 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 226 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
1 322 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 226 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
828 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 226 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
3 554 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 226 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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 R15 014, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Etihad Airways and Qantas Airways. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 (R7 925), Etihad Airways (R10 252), and Cathay Pacific (R21 776).

  • 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. Dubai is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport. Doha ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport flights.

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

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, or Gold Souq. Travellers on a stopover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq, by travelling 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about R634 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi is followed by Hong Kong in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport. Singapore comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport flights.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of R991). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 354). 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 OR Tambo to Melbourne

Discover the top 9 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 March 2025.
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 315AverageR18 594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 965AverageR18 713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 020AverageR17 715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR15 388AverageR21 950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR17 047AverageR19 698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR17 361AverageR23 327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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South AfricanCheapestR17 854AverageR19 550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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RwandAirCheapestR20 959AverageR25 172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR22 302AverageR25 380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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