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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R12 144

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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
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 18 May 2026.

Mon 28/923:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 12/1020:25
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 13/5R18 166
Wed 18/1118:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 2/129:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/5R20 585
Tue 4/85:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 14/813:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 17/5R20 769
Fri 2/1023:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 16/1020:25
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 17/5R21 002
Mon 2/1116:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 22/1113:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R21 286

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 18 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 166

One-way from

R12 144

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 052
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 28/9-12/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R42 958 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 507 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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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 18 May 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

R21 286
Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

18:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R22 170

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

5:55-19:20

1 stop21h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

20:25-4:40

1 stop24h 15m

R23 838

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

13:45-6:20

2 stops31h 35m

R24 939

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

9:25-23:20

3 stops28h 55m

R25 323

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

10:00-9:00

2 stops31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

12:40-16:50

1 stop44h 10m

R26 641

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

21:15-16:15

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

19:10-16:40

1 stop37h 30m

R26 891
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

17:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

R12 144

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

17:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

R12 745

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

22:45-14:20

2 stops47h 35m

R14 079

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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 R14 113). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R27 008). 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?

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 18 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,South African, 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
1 518 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 518 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 518 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
South African
7,6
Good
62 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 518 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 037 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 518 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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?

    Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Singapore Airlines can get you from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 21h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h. 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 R13 276, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qantas Airways for as low as R20 658. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 33% 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 673. Users have also found prices from R10 674 and R13 261 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R14 113). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R27 008). 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 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Discover the top 3 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 18 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 276AverageR17 158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR14 191AverageR21 276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR20 658AverageR25 952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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