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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport from R8 385

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
Sep 2 — Sep 91
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne are usually found in March or May, booked 59 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 (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 28 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 124

One-way from

R8 385

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R17 654
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 16/10-31/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R44 620 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 210 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 28 August 2025.

Thu 16/1011:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 31/1015:35MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/8R15 124
Sun 31/811:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 7/914:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/8R15 319
Fri 24/1011:20JNB - MEL
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 26/1016:30MEL - JNB
2 stops48h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/8R15 354
Mon 1/911:20JNB - MEL
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/914:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R15 549
Tue 9/911:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 16/914:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/8R15 566
Sun 2/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 6/1110:00MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/8R15 673
Sun 31/811:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/914:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/8R15 690
Tue 2/911:20JNB - MEL
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/97:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/8R15 779
Tue 2/99:50JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/95:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/8R16 062
Tue 2/911:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 7/914:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/8R16 150

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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 28 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

11:20-23:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

15:35-7:40

1 stop25h 05m

R15 124

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

11:20-12:15

1 stop39h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

16:30-7:40

2 stops48h 10m

R15 354

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 16/9

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

R15 566

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

11:05-7:10

1 stop35h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

10:00-7:40

2 stops30h 40m

R15 673

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/10

9:50-16:35

1 stop21h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 18/10

18:00-8:20

1 stop23h 20m

R16 451

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 30/12

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

R17 406

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

13:45-23:05

1 stop24h 20m

R8 385

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

11:20-11:15

1 stop39h 55m

R8 562

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

R9 145

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

11:20-10:20

2 stops39h 00m

R9 764

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Melbourne

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport is 59 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of R990). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport 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 28 August 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 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 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?

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 28 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific 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
3 322 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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
8,1
Very Good
3 322 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 322 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 352 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 322 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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
7,6
Good
977 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 322 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
905 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 322 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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
3 611 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 322 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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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  • 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 26h 55m. 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?

    Singapore Airlines, at R13 810, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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. Singapore 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 Perth in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport. Hong Kong 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of R990). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport 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 8 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 28 August 2025.
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 810AverageR17 215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR14 188AverageR19 931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 223AverageR15 534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 540AverageR18 091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 603AverageR17 421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR17 353AverageR18 815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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RwandAirCheapestR20 186AverageR23 398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR22 604AverageR26 658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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