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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne from R10 936

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 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
Jan 11 — Jan 181
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, booked 54 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 (ME1). 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 6 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 526

One-way from

R10 936

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R25 312
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/3-5/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
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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 6 January 2025.

Sun 12/1011:20JNB - MEL
2 stops44h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 29/100:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/1R18 414
Sat 29/313:20JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 5/416:15MEL - JNB
1 stop33h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/1R18 526
Sun 5/1013:45JNB - MEL
1 stop36h 05mSingapore Airlines
Thu 30/100:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/1R18 638
Wed 1/109:55JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 30mEtihad Airways
Fri 31/105:55MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1R18 788
Mon 31/39:05JNB - MEL
3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/415:15MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1R18 956
Wed 19/217:15JNB - AVV
1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 2/66:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1R19 087
Fri 7/217:15JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 7/316:45MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1R19 442
Wed 19/23:10JNB - MEL
2 stops35h 35mRwandAir
Thu 27/217:10MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 6/1R21 573
Tue 4/220:35JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 20mSouth African
Tue 11/218:50MEL - JNB
1 stop18h 50mSouth African
Deal found 5/1R21 686
Mon 24/317:15JNB - AVV
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/46:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1R23 480
Fri 7/218:50JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 35mEmirates
Thu 6/33:25MEL - JNB
2 stops26h 25mEmirates
Deal found 5/1R26 079

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 6 January 2025.

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/3

13:20-23:05

1 stop24h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 5/4

16:15-17:00

1 stop33h 45m

R18 526

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

11:20-5:55

1 stop34h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 13/7

16:15-7:40

2 stops47h 25m

R18 676

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/3

9:05-0:30

3 stops30h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 9/4

15:15-16:10

1 stop32h 55m

R18 956

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

13:45-17:10

1 stop19h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

R19 031

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

17:15-23:15

1 stop21h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 2/6

6:00-16:10

1 stop18h 10m

R19 087

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

17:15-18:35

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

16:45-14:45

1 stop31h 00m

R19 442

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

3:10-23:45

2 stops35h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 27/2

17:10-14:20

2 stops30h 10m

R21 573

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/2

20:35-21:55

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 11/2

18:50-4:40

1 stop18h 50m

R21 686

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

9:55-16:55

1 stop22h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

20:30-8:35

2 stops69h 05m

R23 331

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

17:15-20:20

1 stop18h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 9/4

6:00-16:10

1 stop18h 10m

R23 480

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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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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 3 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne is 54 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?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne (average of R991). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne 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 6 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne 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?

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 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 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 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, 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 6 January 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 343 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 343 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 343 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 324 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 343 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 337 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 343 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

South African
7,7
Good
54 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 343 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 748 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 343 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Melbourne. 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways (R18 526), Cathay Pacific (R18 676), and Singapore Airlines (R19 031) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne. Qatar Airways is currently priced 17% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R10 936 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R11 273 and Qantas Airways from R12 338 one-way.

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

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne flights have a stopover in Sydney most often. Dubai sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne. Singapore follows Dubai in terms of the most frequent stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne flights.

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

    Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a layover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, or Gold Souq can do so by travelling 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Dubai can hire a car from Dubai Intl for about R1 049 per day.

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

    Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Abu Dhabi. Hong Kong is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne. Doha comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne 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?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne (average of R991). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne 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 6 January 2025.
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 310AverageR18 144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR15 342AverageR19 462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR16 377AverageR21 296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR17 696AverageR19 986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR17 855AverageR23 991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR18 406AverageR23 450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR18 580AverageR20 965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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RwandAirCheapestR21 183AverageR25 793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR22 900AverageR25 188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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