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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R8 846

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
mar. 11 — mar. 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo
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 9 februar 2026.

to. 12/319:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
ma. 16/319:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 8/2R14 182
on. 22/45:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
on. 29/419:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2R14 342
lø. 1/85:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
fr. 14/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/2R15 320
fr. 13/37:00
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Singapore Airlines
ma. 6/419:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/2R16 041
ma. 3/823:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 00m
Singapore Airlines
to. 13/813:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/2R16 105
to. 20/818:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
ma. 7/919:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2R16 121
lø. 16/55:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
lø. 30/519:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2R16 169
fr. 13/37:00
MEL
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JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Singapore Airlines
ti. 17/319:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 8/2R16 586

Find 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 9 februar 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 182

One-way from

R8 846

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 599
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 12/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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10/3
  • 10/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R26 033 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 824 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 9 februar 2026.
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Melbourne

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

fr. 13/3

7:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma. 6/4

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

R16 041

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

lø. 16/5

5:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lø. 30/5

19:50-7:25

1 stop27h 35m

R16 137

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

lø. 30/5

15:10-14:20

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

fr. 12/6

14:45-4:55

1 stop30h 10m

R18 733

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

to. 25/6

15:10-14:20

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

to. 9/7

12:40-4:55

1 stop32h 15m

R18 861

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

ma. 9/3

13:10-11:25

3 stops31h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma. 16/3

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

R19 150

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

on. 25/2

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lø. 28/2

13:45-17:50

1 stop43h 05m

R19 550

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

fr. 13/3

6:40-18:50

1 stop21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

fr. 13/3

21:55-22:25

1 stop15h 30m

R19 694

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

ma. 23/3

16:10-8:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma. 30/3

16:50-5:55

2 stops28h 05m

R20 143

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

ti. 10/3

13:10-15:50

3 stops59h 40m

R8 846

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

ma. 9/3

6:15-8:20

3 stops59h 05m

R9 198

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

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 66 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R10 833). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 688). 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.

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 9 februar 2026.
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
1 452 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 514 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
988 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 389 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
South African
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Singapore Airlines can get you from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 20h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Melbourne Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 10313 km.

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

    Currently priced at R9 118, 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 809 and R13 632, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 50% 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 092. Users have also found prices from R10 254 and R12 739 on Qatar Airways and South African, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R10 833). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 688). 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 Melbourne to OR Tambo on these airlines

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Top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo. 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 9 februar 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 118AverageR16 477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 809AverageR16 547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR13 632AverageR20 179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 825AverageR20 964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR19 845AverageR24 802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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