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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 629

MEL — JNB
Oct 25 — Nov 11
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 19/1016:20 -
1 stop36h 00m
Mon 26/1013:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 21/9R19 669
Thu 5/1113:25 -
2 stops35h 10m
Thu 12/1113:45 -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 21/9R19 850
Sun 18/106:00 -
3 stops35h 20m
Sun 25/1020:20 -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 20/9R19 915
Mon 9/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Mon 16/1120:20 -
1 stop36h 30m
Deal found 25/9R20 063
Sun 8/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Sun 15/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 23/9R20 374
Thu 5/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Wed 18/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 25/9R20 621
Tue 27/1023:40 -
1 stop24h 35m
Mon 9/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 24/9R20 801
Thu 5/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Thu 12/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 21/9R20 867
Sun 8/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Fri 20/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 21/9R20 899
Mon 2/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Sun 22/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 23/9R20 916

Find flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Round-trip from

R19 669

One-way from

R9 629

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 802
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/10-26/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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24/2-31/12
  • 24/2-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R38 311 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 378 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

16:20-19:20

1 stop36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 828

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 7/10

14:00-20:10

3 stops39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 303

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 7/10

23:00-4:00

1 stop38h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 648

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 6/10

23:45-4:00

1 stop37h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 664

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

23:00-9:10

1 stop43h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 107

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

23:45-9:10

1 stop42h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 107

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 6/10

13:00-13:30

3 stops57h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 271

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

23:45-9:10

1 stop42h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 599

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 9/10

23:00-13:55

2 stops47h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 681

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

23:45-13:55

2 stops47h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 681

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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 R18 242). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R29 036). 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 typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R17 996 and R24 738 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R19 669 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 19–Oct 26).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

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
1 614 reviews
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Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 614 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 614 reviews
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Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 666 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 614 reviews
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Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 103 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 614 reviews
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Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 731 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 614 reviews
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Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Related info for your journey

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

    Qatar Airways can get you from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 37h 15m. 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 R8 224, 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 Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R13 224 and R17 364, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 62% 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 R18 242). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R29 036). 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

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Emirates flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to OR Tambo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 224AverageR23 124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 224AverageR17 747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 364AverageR24 096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR20 315AverageR32 250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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