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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R10 733

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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
Jul 17 — Jul 241
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or August, 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 12 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 966

One-way from

R10 733

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R23 842
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 24/10-5/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
3/8
  • 3/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R54 308 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R13 914 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo

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 12 July 2025.

Fri 24/100:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Wed 5/1119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop30h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/7R16 966
Fri 19/95:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/7R17 359
Thu 23/1018:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7R17 770
Sun 26/1022:30MEL - JNB
2 stops42h 50mChina Eastern
Thu 6/119:50JNB - MEL
2 stops43h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/7R20 699

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 12 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 24/10

0:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

R16 966

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 19/9

5:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

9:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

R17 359

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

18:10-8:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

11:05-7:10

1 stop35h 05m

R17 770

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

22:30-8:20

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

9:50-14:05

2 stops43h 15m

R20 699

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 3/8

12:05-8:20

3 stops52h 15m

R10 733

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 15/8

5:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

R10 840

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 22/11

17:10-9:45

1 stop25h 35m

R12 180

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/7

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 27 June 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, 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.

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 12 July 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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight at midday.

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 12 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, andEtihad 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.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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

    Currently priced at R16 966, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and China Eastern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R17 359 and R20 699, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 22% 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, 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Discover the top 5 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 12 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 879AverageR19 119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR18 864AverageR20 746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR20 044AverageR24 661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 980AverageR24 104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR21 538AverageR27 348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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