Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 914
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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in August or October, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap 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 6 November 2025.
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 6 November 2025.
Sun 9/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1111:20JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11R18 449
Sun 30/110:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/1211:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/11R21 643
Mon 1/127:45MEL - JNB
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/129:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11R22 568
Fri 14/1111:05MEL - JNB
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/118:20JNB - MEL
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11R23 389
Fri 14/116:15MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 20mEmirates
Sun 30/1122:20JNB - MEL
1 stop23h 05mEmirates
Deal found 4/11R23 581
Thu 13/110:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 30/1111:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/11R23 598
Best flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
Sun 12/418:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Fri 8/519:50JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/11R16 547
Sun 22/36:40MEL - JNB
1 stop21h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 5/422:30JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11R19 531
Sun 12/418:25MEL - JNB
2 stops26h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 8/514:30JNB - MEL
2 stops32h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/11R22 638
Mon 27/410:35MEL - JNB
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11R23 249
Mon 2/219:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Fri 20/219:55JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/11R16 704
Mon 2/27:00MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sat 14/219:55JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/11R17 821
Sun 12/421:00MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 15mQantas Airways
Fri 8/522:30JNB - MEL
2 stops26h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11R22 062
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Data last updated 6 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 9/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1111:20JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11R18 449
Thu 13/110:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 30/1111:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/11R23 598
Fri 14/1111:05MEL - JNB
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/118:20JNB - MEL
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11R23 389
Fri 14/116:15MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 20mEmirates
Sun 30/1122:20JNB - MEL
1 stop23h 05mEmirates
Deal found 4/11R23 581
Sun 30/110:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/1211:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/11R21 643
Mon 1/127:45MEL - JNB
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/129:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11R22 568
One-way flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
Sat 22/1117:10MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 5/11R11 206
Sat 22/1123:40MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/11R11 991
Tue 9/121:00MEL - JNB
2 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11R14 173
Fri 21/110:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/11R14 539
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 6 November 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Sun 12/4
18:25-18:35
1 stop32h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 8/5
19:50-7:25
1 stop27h 35m
R16 547
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Mon 2/2
19:25-18:35
1 stop32h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 20/2
19:55-12:10
1 stop31h 15m
R16 704
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Mon 2/2
7:00-18:35
1 stop20h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 14/2
19:55-8:15
1 stop27h 20m
R17 821
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Sun 22/3
6:40-18:50
1 stop21h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 5/4
22:30-23:25
1 stop16h 55m
R19 531
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Sun 12/4
21:00-16:15
1 stop27h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 8/5
22:30-8:30
2 stops26h 00m
R22 062
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Sun 12/4
18:25-13:05
2 stops26h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 8/5
14:30-7:25
2 stops32h 55m
R22 638
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Mon 27/4
10:35-10:55
3 stops32h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 30/5
11:20-22:15
1 stop26h 55m
R23 249
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Sun 15/3
13:10-15:50
3 stops35h 40m
R9 914
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Sun 15/3
18:20-8:20
1 stop23h 00m
R10 211
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Sat 22/11
17:10-14:20
2 stops30h 10m
R11 206
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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
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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 31 October 2025.
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 83 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 R11 659). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 925). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to JNB?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the afternoon.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Perth (PER) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 02m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Perth (PER) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 02m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 00m.
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 6 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.
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Related info for your journey
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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 32h 10m. 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 R11 465, 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 R13 565 and R18 436, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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 R11 659). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 925). 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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