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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R10 275

MEL — JNB
Oct 1 — Oct 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Mon 19/1016:20 -
1 stop36h 00m
Sun 1/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 30/8R19 889
Tue 13/1016:20 -
1 stop36h 00m
Tue 20/1020:55 -
1 stop41h 10m
Deal found 28/8R19 922
Tue 20/1019:25 -
1 stop32h 55m
Sat 24/1014:05 -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 29/8R20 131
Sun 18/1016:20 -
1 stop36h 00m
Sat 24/1014:40 -
3 stops47h 40m
Deal found 31/8R20 293
Thu 22/1016:20 -
1 stop36h 00m
Fri 30/106:55 -
3 stops31h 25m
Deal found 29/8R20 648
Sun 11/1019:25 -
1 stop32h 55m
Sun 18/1014:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 27/8R20 680
Mon 2/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Sun 22/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 31/8R20 696
Mon 2/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Thu 5/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 30/8R20 744
Fri 9/1023:45 -
2 stops35h 35m
Wed 28/1013:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 28/8R20 793

Find flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Round-trip from

R19 889

One-way from

R10 275

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 132
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/10-1/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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1/11
  • 1/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R40 105 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 111 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

23:45-9:10

1 stop42h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

14:05-23:20

1 stop24h 15m

R22 470

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 31/1

16:35-10:25

2 stops50h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/2

19:35-6:40

2 stops50h 05m

R22 745

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 10/1

22:30-5:35

1 stop40h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

22:20-10:15

2 stops26h 55m

R26 148

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

18:45-4:00

2 stops42h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

20:20-19:40

2 stops38h 20m

R27 358

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 20/11

16:20-13:30

2 stops30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/12

23:00-12:10

2 stops52h 10m

R29 326

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 13/9

15:55-5:30

2 stops45h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

13:30-8:50

2 stops35h 20m

R30 213
Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

14:25-13:30

3 stops32h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/10

14:30-9:25

3 stops33h 55m

R32 084

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 18/9

7:15-9:10

2 stops33h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

20:55-22:45

2 stops40h 50m

R34 423

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 10/1

8:45-13:30

3 stops37h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

14:30-7:15

3 stops31h 45m

R36 020
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 24/9

16:10-9:10

1 stop25h 00m

R12 324

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to OR Tambo

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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?

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 76 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R15 728). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 568). 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 Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R18 728 and R25 116 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R19 889 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 19–Nov 1).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 087 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 722 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Virgin Australia, British Airways, and Emirates can get you from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 40h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 45m. Melbourne Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 10313 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at R8 087, Qatar Airways will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Singapore Airlines and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R12 955 and R17 074, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 61% 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 R8 644. Users have also found prices from R10 322 and R14 049 on Qatar Airways and Qantas Airways, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R15 728). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 568). 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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Travelling to a place near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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Fly from Melbourne to OR Tambo on these airlines

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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to OR Tambo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 087AverageR22 425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 955AverageR16 925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 074AverageR23 694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR19 976AverageR31 712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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