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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 180

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or March, booked 86 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 402

One-way from

R9 180

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R21 126
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 12/5-5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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5/3
  • 5/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R53 141 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R18 496 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 21 February 2025.

Fri 7/1116:40MEL - JNB
1 stop34h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sun 23/1113:45JNB - MEL
1 stop36h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/2R15 246
Sun 20/45:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 35mEtihad Airways
Fri 30/59:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2R17 753
Tue 6/515:15MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/513:55JNB - MEL
1 stop42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R19 928
Sat 19/421:00MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 29/518:45JNB - MEL
1 stop15h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2R22 306
Wed 19/36:15MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 35mEmirates
Mon 24/313:25JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 55mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R22 398
Sun 20/415:15MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 30/59:05JNB - MEL
3 stops29h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R23 099
Tue 5/810:00MEL - JNB
2 stops29h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 20/811:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2R23 320
Tue 1/416:15MEL - JNB
2 stops43h 05mRwandAir
Mon 7/43:10JNB - MEL
2 stops35h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 19/2R23 965

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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Melbourne

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

13:45-17:10

1 stop19h 25m

R17 402

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 20/4

5:00-8:35

1 stop35h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

9:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

R17 753

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

17:10-14:20

2 stops30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/3

20:00-23:45

1 stop42h 45m

R19 486

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 24/3

23:30-15:35

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

13:55-17:50

1 stop42h 55m

R20 739

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 19/4

21:00-16:10

1 stop27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

18:45-17:55

1 stop15h 10m

R22 306

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

6:15-20:50

1 stop23h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

13:25-23:20

1 stop24h 55m

R22 398

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 5/8

10:00-7:40

2 stops29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/8

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

R23 320

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 1/5

15:15-14:20

2 stops31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

3:10-22:10

2 stops35h 00m

R23 670

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

6:15-19:40

3 stops46h 25m

R9 180

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

17:10-15:35

1 stop31h 25m

R12 222

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to OR Tambo

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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 14 February 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 86 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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 299 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 331 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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 R17 402, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R17 753 and R20 739, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 28% 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R12 222. Users have also found prices from R12 314 and R13 789 on Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific, 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 535AverageR21 058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR18 955AverageR32 570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR19 472AverageR21 414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR21 155AverageR25 556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR21 790AverageR27 590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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