Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R10 074
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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
Sep 3 — Sep 101
Return
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or August, booked 48 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 29 August 2025.
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 29 August 2025.
Wed 29/107:00MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 4/1119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop30h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/8R15 925
Fri 31/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8R16 296
Fri 3/1017:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1011:20JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R16 349
Fri 17/1018:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1011:05JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8R16 685
Fri 14/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 30/119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/8R16 791
Thu 30/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R16 844
Sun 26/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/8R17 250
Wed 29/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R17 286
Mon 13/1018:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1011:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8R17 445
Best flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
Wed 29/107:00MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 4/1119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop30h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/8R15 925
Fri 31/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8R16 296
Fri 14/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 30/119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/8R16 791
Fri 17/1018:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1011:05JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8R16 685
Thu 19/219:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Thu 12/313:40JNB - MEL
1 stop19h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/8R16 968
Wed 29/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Thu 6/119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/8R17 250
Mon 27/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 5/119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/8R17 250
Sun 26/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 5/119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/8R17 250
Tue 28/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Thu 6/119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/8R17 250
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Data last updated 29 August 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 29/87:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 6/911:20JNB - MEL
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/8R19 795
Sat 30/823:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 13/911:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/8R20 467
Sat 30/815:40MEL - JNB
2 stops29h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 13/914:30JNB - MEL
2 stops32h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/8R22 376
Sun 31/823:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 13/911:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/8R18 205
Tue 2/914:50MEL - JNB
3 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/911:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R20 096
Tue 2/97:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/911:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/8R21 598
Thu 11/914:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 21/911:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/8R20 043
Mon 29/917:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 13/109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/8R19 742
One-way flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
Sat 11/1018:00MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/8R10 074
Wed 15/107:00MEL - JNB
3 stops58h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R10 127
Sun 12/1018:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/8R10 251
Sun 12/1013:05MEL - JNB
3 stops59h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8R10 781
Mon 15/921:45MEL - JNB
3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8R11 029
Thu 15/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/8R11 100
Sat 11/1016:15MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 27/8R11 294
Mon 5/118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/8R11 471
Sat 11/1013:05MEL - JNB
3 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R11 665
Thu 15/113:10MEL - JNB
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R11 701
Sat 22/1123:40MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/8R12 036
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 29 August 2025.
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MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Wed 29/10
7:00-18:35
1 stop20h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 4/11
19:50-10:50
1 stop30h 00m
R15 925
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Fri 31/10
18:20-8:20
1 stop23h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 1/11
11:05-23:00
1 stop26h 55m
R16 296
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Fri 17/10
18:10-8:20
1 stop23h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 27/10
11:05-7:10
1 stop35h 05m
R16 685
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Fri 14/11
18:20-8:20
1 stop23h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 30/11
9:50-17:00
1 stop22h 10m
R16 791
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Thu 19/2
19:25-18:35
1 stop32h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 12/3
13:40-18:10
1 stop19h 30m
R16 968
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Wed 29/10
18:20-8:20
1 stop23h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 6/11
9:50-17:00
1 stop22h 10m
R17 250
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Mon 27/10
18:20-8:20
1 stop23h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 5/11
9:50-17:00
1 stop22h 10m
R17 250
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Sun 26/10
18:20-8:20
1 stop23h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 5/11
9:50-17:00
1 stop22h 10m
R17 250
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Tue 28/10
18:20-8:20
1 stop23h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 6/11
9:50-17:00
1 stop22h 10m
R17 250
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Wed 15/10
18:10-8:20
1 stop23h 10m
R10 074
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to OR Tambo
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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 22 August 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 48 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 29 August 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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Perth (PER) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 08m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Perth (PER) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 08m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 03m.
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 29 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andSouth African
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.
Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
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How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines can get you from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 23h. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 10m. 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 R11 610, Etihad Airways will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Singapore Airlines and South African - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R12 977 and R18 669, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 45% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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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