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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R11 952

MEL — JNB
Oct 6 — Oct 131
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 19/106:15 -
2 stops35h 55m
Mon 26/1013:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 3/9R19 315
Thu 22/1016:20 -
1 stop36h 00m
Mon 26/1020:20 -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 3/9R19 905
Fri 16/1014:00 -
3 stops32h 30m
Fri 23/1014:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 31/8R20 096
Mon 2/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Tue 10/1120:20 -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 2/9R20 255
Tue 27/1023:40 -
1 stop24h 35m
Tue 10/1120:20 -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 31/8R20 271
Sun 11/1013:00 -
2 stops28h 20m
Wed 21/1014:05 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 1/9R20 367
Mon 2/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Sun 22/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 1/9R20 415
Fri 23/1023:45 -
2 stops47h 10m
Fri 30/1013:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 3/9R20 478

Find flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Round-trip from

R19 315

One-way from

R11 952

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 534
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/10-26/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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30/11-31/12
  • 30/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R37 856 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 241 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

Tue 15/9

17:20-8:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 415

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 3/10

13:25-10:55

3 stops53h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 132

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 17/9

0:30-10:55

3 stops42h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 610

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 3/10

22:45-4:00

1 stop37h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 642

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 7/12

16:00-15:35

2 stops32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 319

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 7/12

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R17 450

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 18/9

5:15-16:15

1 stop43h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R17 578

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

18:20-8:15

1 stop22h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/10

14:05-23:05

1 stop24h 00m

R21 020

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

23:45-9:10

1 stop42h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

14:05-23:20

1 stop24h 15m

R22 247

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

R23 140

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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 R16 207). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 176). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R19 554 and R25 658 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R19 315 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
1 595 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 595 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 595 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 595 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 090 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 595 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 733 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 595 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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 42h 25m. 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 R7 990, 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 R12 799 and R16 868, 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.

  • 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 540. Users have also found prices from R10 197 and R13 879 on Qatar Airways and Qantas Airways, 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 R16 207). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 176). 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

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 AirwaysCheapestR7 990AverageR22 155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 799AverageR16 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 868AverageR23 409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR19 735AverageR31 330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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