Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport from R9 870
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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
Jan 13 — Jan 201
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne are usually found in November or March, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Friday
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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 December 2025.
Sat 20/129:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/213:30MEL - JNB
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12R22 153
Tue 23/1221:55JNB - MEL
1 stop23h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 11/121:00MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/12R22 525
Tue 23/1216:50JNB - MEL
2 stops51h 55mRwandAir
Sun 11/123:40MEL - JNB
2 stops47h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 13/12R27 704
Mon 15/1216:50JNB - MEL
2 stops27h 55mRwandAir
Mon 5/123:40MEL - JNB
2 stops47h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 13/12R29 814
Sat 20/1210:25JNB - MEL
2 stops34h 50mEmirates
Sun 15/223:55MEL - JNB
1 stop29h 40mEmirates
Deal found 13/12R29 949
Sat 20/1217:30JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 4/19:05MEL - JNB
1 stop18h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/12R31 518
Best flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 December 2025.
Thu 26/311:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 31/316:15MEL - JNB
2 stops48h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/12R15 455
Thu 19/313:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 26/316:10MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/12R15 725
Fri 6/219:05JNB - MEL
2 stops60h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 2/318:20MEL - JNB
2 stops49h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/12R17 598
Fri 13/311:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 22/38:35MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/12R15 523
Thu 26/313:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 31/316:10MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/12R16 434
Wed 13/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 17/59:00MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/12R15 674
Fri 13/311:00JNB - MEL
2 stops36h 05mCathay Pacific
Fri 20/310:00MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/12R15 928
Fri 27/311:00JNB - MEL
2 stops41h 20mCathay Pacific
Thu 30/47:00MEL - JNB
2 stops32h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/12R16 467
Wed 24/1211:00JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 10mCathay Pacific
Sat 24/16:30MEL - JNB
2 stops33h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/12R17 547
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Data last updated 14 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sat 20/129:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/213:30MEL - JNB
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12R22 153
Wed 24/1211:00JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 10mCathay Pacific
Sat 24/16:30MEL - JNB
2 stops33h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/12R17 547
Mon 26/113:45JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 2/216:10MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/12R19 218
Mon 26/119:05JNB - MEL
3 stops49h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/20:30MEL - JNB
2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12R21 850
Tue 27/120:30JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 3/216:10MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/12R18 391
Wed 28/112:45JNB - MEL
1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 4/223:40MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/12R17 615
Wed 28/119:05JNB - MEL
2 stops51h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/20:30MEL - JNB
2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12R21 951
One-way flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 14 December 2025.
Wed 4/212:45JNB - MEL
1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/12R9 870
Fri 6/29:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/12R10 393
Tue 3/220:30JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/12R10 512
Tue 23/129:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/12R10 663
Tue 27/119:10JNB - MEL
2 stops60h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/12R11 305
Sat 7/220:35JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 45mSouth African
Deal found 12/12R11 473
Mon 26/119:05JNB - MEL
2 stops60h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/12R11 558
Sat 31/19:50JNB - MEL
3 stops52h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12R11 794
Fri 30/19:50JNB - MEL
3 stops58h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12R12 013
Mon 2/213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/12R12 182
Fri 30/112:45JNB - MEL
1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/12R12 216
Find 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 14 December 2025.
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 December 2025.
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Depart
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Price
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 26/3
11:00-23:00
1 stop27h 00m
Melbourne
Tue 31/3
16:15-7:40
2 stops48h 25m
R15 455
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 13/3
11:00-23:00
1 stop27h 00m
Melbourne
Sun 22/3
8:35-7:25
2 stops31h 50m
R15 523
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 13/5
11:20-22:15
1 stop26h 55m
Melbourne
Sun 17/5
9:00-7:40
2 stops30h 40m
R15 674
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 19/3
13:45-23:20
1 stop24h 35m
Melbourne
Thu 26/3
16:10-8:40
1 stop25h 30m
R15 725
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 13/3
11:00-8:05
2 stops36h 05m
Melbourne
Fri 20/3
10:00-7:25
2 stops30h 25m
R15 928
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 26/3
13:45-23:20
1 stop24h 35m
Melbourne
Tue 31/3
16:10-9:00
1 stop25h 50m
R16 434
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 27/3
11:00-13:20
2 stops41h 20m
Melbourne
Thu 30/4
7:00-7:40
2 stops32h 40m
R16 467
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 24/12
11:00-7:10
1 stop35h 10m
Melbourne
Sat 24/1
6:30-7:25
2 stops33h 55m
R17 547
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 6/2
19:05-17:00
2 stops60h 55m
Melbourne
Mon 2/3
18:20-10:50
2 stops49h 30m
R17 598
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 4/2
12:45-5:45
1 stop32h 00m
R9 870
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Melbourne
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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 12 December 2025.
The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport is 12 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of R11 760). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 759). 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 December 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 22% 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Sydney (SYD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 32% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R15 748.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 09m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 46m.
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How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport will take you 27h. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 10313 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Etihad Airways, at R9 991, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport for 42% 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 (R6 834), Cathay Pacific (R7 190), and Singapore Airlines (R7 824).
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. Doha is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport. Hong Kong ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport flights.
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 Singapore in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport. Dubai 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of R11 760). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 759). 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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