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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport from R7 367

JNB — MEL
Dec 10 — Dec 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne

Mon 9/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Sun 22/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 8/11R14 652
Wed 2/1213:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Fri 19/216:10 -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 6/11R14 800
Thu 26/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Thu 4/216:10 -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 8/11R14 997
Fri 27/1120:20 -
1 stop36h 30m
Fri 11/1216:10 -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 9/11R15 063
Thu 12/1120:20 -
1 stop36h 30m
Wed 25/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 9/11R15 425
Thu 26/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Fri 11/1216:10 -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 9/11R15 474
Sat 21/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Wed 25/1117:10 -
1 stop31h 25m
Deal found 8/11R15 737
Thu 24/129:25 -
1 stop35h 20m
Tue 16/217:10 -
1 stop31h 25m
Deal found 7/11R15 852
Sun 22/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Tue 8/1217:10 -
1 stop24h 30m
Deal found 9/11R16 461
Thu 26/119:25 -
3 stops28h 55m
Thu 4/217:10 -
1 stop31h 25m
Deal found 8/11R16 543
Thu 26/119:25 -
3 stops28h 55m
Fri 11/1216:10 -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 9/11R16 576
Fri 4/1213:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Sun 13/1216:10 -
1 stop44h 45m
Deal found 7/11R16 806

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Melbourne

Round-trip from

R14 800

One-way from

R7 367

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 313
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/12-19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 43h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R21 572 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 311 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

13:45-17:50

1 stop43h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 367
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

9:25-0:15

2 stops29h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 784

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/1

13:45-5:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 458

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/1

13:45-5:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 018

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

6:55-23:20

3 stops31h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 182

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/3

3:10-23:20

2 stops35h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 007

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

17:10-8:40

1 stop24h 30m

R19 453

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

9:25-23:20

3 stops28h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 11/12

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

R20 407

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

9:25-0:15

2 stops29h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 15/12

16:10-3:55

1 stop44h 45m

R20 868

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/12

22:15-23:20

1 stop40h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 28/12

6:15-16:40

1 stop43h 25m

R25 735

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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport is 73 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of R15 671). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 572). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between R14 783 and R18 812 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 800 on Qatar Airways (Dec 2–Feb 19).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andQantas Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
South African
7,7
Good
66 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 123 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 705 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 555 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Related info for your journey

  • 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 24h 35m. 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 R13 405, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport for 24% 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 (R7 138), Etihad Airways (R8 255), and Cathay Pacific (R8 376).

  • 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 Doha most often. Sydney 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 Perth. Perth is followed by Singapore in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of R15 671). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 572). 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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Fly from OR Tambo to Melbourne on these airlines

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Top 7 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 405AverageR16 947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 595AverageR16 204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 270AverageR16 200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR14 454AverageR20 198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 737AverageR19 159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 152AverageR18 915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 977AverageR22 163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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