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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne from R9 553

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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
Mar 19 — Mar 261
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, 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 (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 14 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 292

One-way from

R9 553

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 115
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 8/6-21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 9/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R32 527 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 407 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 14 March 2025.

Sun 8/611:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 21/67:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/3R15 292
Tue 29/413:55JNB - MEL
1 stop42h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 20/515:15MEL - JNB
1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/3R16 337
Sat 5/420:55JNB - MEL
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 20/418:45MEL - JNB
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3R18 629
Sun 8/618:45JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 21/66:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/3R21 195
Mon 14/416:50JNB - MEL
2 stops46h 20mRwandAir
Thu 17/415:15MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 13/3R22 754
Thu 10/418:45JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 17/46:15MEL - JNB
1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/3R22 919
Sun 27/422:20JNB - MEL
1 stop39h 30mEmirates
Sun 4/522:55MEL - JNB
1 stop29h 55mEmirates
Deal found 13/3R25 853
Mon 14/49:50JNB - AVV
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 17/46:00AVV - JNB
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3R40 429
Sat 15/320:00JNB - MEL
2 stops28h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 30/30:30MEL - JNB
2 stops36h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 14/3R51 815
Tue 29/423:15JNB - MEL
3 stops46h 15mKLM
Tue 20/56:25MEL - JNB
3 stops46h 55mKLM
Deal found 13/3R153 062
Sun 27/421:20JNB - MEL
2 stops50h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/59:30MEL - JNB
2 stops40h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/3R393 730

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 14 March 2025.

Fly from

OR Tambo

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 21/6

7:25-7:40

1 stop32h 15m

R15 292

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

13:55-16:50

1 stop42h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

15:15-10:00

1 stop26h 45m

R16 337

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

20:55-19:55

1 stop15h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 20/4

18:45-5:15

1 stop18h 30m

R18 629

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

18:45-20:15

1 stop17h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 21/6

6:00-16:15

1 stop18h 15m

R21 195

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

16:50-23:10

2 stops46h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 17/4

15:15-14:20

2 stops31h 05m

R22 754

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

18:45-18:50

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 17/4

6:15-16:20

1 stop18h 05m

R22 919

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

22:20-21:50

1 stop39h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

22:55-20:50

1 stop29h 55m

R25 853

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

9:50-22:50

2 stops29h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 17/4

6:00-6:10

2 stops32h 10m

R40 429

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

19:50-8:10

2 stops28h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

13:25-13:05

3 stops31h 40m

R55 024

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

23:15-5:30

3 stops46h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

6:25-21:20

3 stops46h 55m

R153 062

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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 7 March 2025.

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

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 14 March 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 14 March 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 202 reviews
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Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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
8,0
Very Good
3 202 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 202 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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
1 320 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 202 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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
830 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 202 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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
3 546 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 202 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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.

Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 171 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 202 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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 round-trip?

    According to our current data, Cathay Pacific (R15 292), Qatar Airways (R16 337), and Qantas Airways (R21 195) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne. Cathay Pacific is currently priced 28% 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 R9 553 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include South African from R33 718 and Qantas Airways from R44 261 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. Doha 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 R317 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. Singapore 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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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 14 March 2025.
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 462AverageR18 718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR15 076AverageR18 799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 113AverageR17 864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR15 519AverageR21 805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR16 996AverageR19 856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR17 512AverageR23 530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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South AfricanCheapestR18 010AverageR19 720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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RwandAirCheapestR21 142AverageR25 392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR22 816AverageR25 850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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