Question 1

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R20 358.

Question 2

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 03m.

Question 3

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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Flights via Perth (PER) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 08m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 10

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, Etihad Airways or Qantas Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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Thursday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 31%.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

To save on the cost of your flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, book at least 49 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 23% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R21 015 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R24 108.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Melbourne Airport average R21 153. You can even find prices in May for less than R21 153, as users have found deals to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from as low as R13 026. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Melbourne Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 32%.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to JNB?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to OR Tambo?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to OR Tambo from Melbourne by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	R15 925
One-way from	R10 074
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R18 894

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 610	AverageR31 227	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR12 977	AverageR18 245	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
South African	CheapestR18 669	AverageR20 531	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	CheapestR20 763	AverageR23 123	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR21 316	AverageR27 310	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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.

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

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