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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R11 259

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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
Apr 23 — Apr 301
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 Friday or Sunday 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 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 750

One-way from

R11 259

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R23 290
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 12/5-25/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 72h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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16/5
  • 16/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R62 665 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R18 143 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 18 April 2025.

Wed 30/75:55MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Fri 15/819:50JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/4R16 738
Mon 12/514:00MEL - JNB
2 stops50h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 25/59:50JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/4R19 750
Sat 31/513:20MEL - JNB
2 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/611:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4R20 014
Sun 20/422:55MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 20mEmirates
Sat 3/513:25JNB - MEL
1 stop32h 05mEmirates
Deal found 16/4R20 748
Mon 12/519:45MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 30mSouth African
Sun 25/520:55JNB - MEL
1 stop30h 40mSouth African
Deal found 17/4R21 012
Sun 20/416:10MEL - JNB
2 stops32h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 3/513:55JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/4R22 160
Sat 31/57:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 7/611:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/4R22 593
Sun 28/96:00MEL - JNB
1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 5/1018:45JNB - MEL
1 stop15h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/4R24 250
Thu 1/515:15MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 05mRwandAir
Wed 14/516:50JNB - MEL
2 stops40h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 16/4R24 853

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 18 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

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 30/7

5:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

19:50-7:25

1 stop27h 35m

R16 738

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

14:00-8:20

2 stops50h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

9:50-15:35

1 stop21h 45m

R19 750

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

13:20-8:20

2 stops51h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/6

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

R20 014

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

19:45-5:15

1 stop17h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

20:55-11:35

1 stop30h 40m

R21 012

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

7:25-7:40

1 stop32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/6

11:20-5:55

1 stop34h 35m

R22 593

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 28/4

22:55-20:50

1 stop29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

22:20-21:50

1 stop39h 30m

R23 666

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 28/9

6:00-16:15

1 stop18h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

18:45-18:50

1 stop15h 05m

R24 250

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

R24 853

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

16:10-16:10

2 stops32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

20:25-22:40

2 stops42h 15m

R26 509

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

6:25-21:20

3 stops46h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/6

23:15-11:15

3 stops52h 00m

R37 768

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 18 April 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight at midday.

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 18 April 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

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

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

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
3 200 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

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
1 329 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

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
819 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

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
849 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

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?

    Currently priced at R19 750, Etihad Airways will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from South African and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R21 012 and R23 704, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 17% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R11 843. Users have also found prices from R14 196 and R24 740 on Cathay Pacific and Malaysia Airlines, respectively.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Discover the top 5 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 824AverageR21 545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR19 887AverageR21 871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR21 131AverageR33 264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 018AverageR26 101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR22 255AverageR27 844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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