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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R10 448

MEL — JNB
Dec 2 — Dec 91
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 2/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Sun 22/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 29/10R20 896
Mon 2/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Sun 22/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 1/11R20 913
Thu 5/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Mon 9/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 30/10R21 096
Tue 17/1118:05 -
1 stop23h 20m
Sun 7/29:50 -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 2/11R21 380
Mon 2/1118:05 -
1 stop23h 20m
Sun 22/119:50 -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 29/10R21 480
Sat 31/1018:05 -
1 stop23h 20m
Fri 13/1120:20 -
1 stop36h 30m
Deal found 30/10R21 497
Thu 5/1118:05 -
1 stop23h 20m
Mon 9/119:50 -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 1/11R21 730
Thu 5/118:40 -
3 stops32h 45m
Mon 9/1118:50 -
3 stops32h 20m
Deal found 30/10R21 814
Tue 17/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 35m
Sun 7/213:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 31/10R21 881

Find flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Round-trip from

R20 562

One-way from

R10 448

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R23 850
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/1-4/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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19/11-31/12
  • 19/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R40 120 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 816 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

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 19/11

16:00-8:25

3 stops49h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 448

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

16:00-8:25

3 stops49h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 565
Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 20/11

18:05-8:25

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 936

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 14/1

6:15-15:35

2 stops42h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 804

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 10/1

23:40-3:55

1 stop37h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R17 157

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 29/11

22:30-16:40

1 stop27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R18 125

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 10/1

15:10-20:10

3 stops38h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R18 259

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 4/1

6:15-13:30

3 stops40h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R20 195

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 18/12

7:45-5:35

3 stops30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R22 265

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 5/3

18:05-8:25

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/3

9:50-16:45

1 stop21h 55m

R22 932

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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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 R20 479). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R29 608). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R21 380 and R26 237 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R20 929 on Qatar Airways (Feb 7–Feb 21).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Qantas Airways, andQatar 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
1 635 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

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
1 635 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 635 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

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
1 122 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 635 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

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
3 711 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 635 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

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?

    Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways can get you from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 23h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 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 R8 367, 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 Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R13 340 and R20 669, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 63% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 R20 479). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R29 608). 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?

Book flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
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Fly from Melbourne to OR Tambo on these airlines

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo
Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to OR Tambo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 367AverageR23 526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 340AverageR17 996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR20 669AverageR33 278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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