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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R10 393

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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
Oct 12 — Oct 191
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or May, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 7 October 2024.

Round-trip from

R18 044

One-way from

R10 393

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 2/3-14/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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22/3
  • 22/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
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Cheap Melbourne to OR Tambo flights in October & November 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to OR Tambo specifically for the months of October and November 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 612 350 searches. Prices were last updated on 7 October 2024.
Thu 14/1118:15MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 22/1110:00JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/10R18 079
Thu 14/1117:10MEL - JNB
1 stop30h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 22/118:50JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/10R19 074
Wed 13/111:30MEL - JNB
3 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/118:50JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10R21 275
Tue 5/113:25MEL - JNB
2 stops26h 25mEmirates
Wed 13/1113:25JNB - MEL
1 stop32h 00mEmirates
Deal found 7/10R22 236
Sat 26/1018:00MEL - JNB
1 stop29h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 30/1117:15JNB - MEL
1 stop32h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/10R27 511
Fri 1/1123:30MEL - JNB
2 stops47h 50mRwandAir
Fri 22/113:10JNB - MEL
2 stops35h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 7/10R39 249
Thu 14/117:10MEL - JNB
3 stops47h 50mKLM
Fri 22/1123:55JNB - MEL
3 stops46h 00mKLM
Deal found 7/10R39 371
Tue 5/110:35MEL - JNB
1 stop38h 50mSingapore Airlines
Wed 13/1113:45JNB - MEL
1 stop36h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/10R40 838
Mon 11/1115:35MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 05mCathay Pacific
Sun 24/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/10R42 602

Melbourne to OR Tambo 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and OR Tambo in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 612 350 searches. Data last updated 7 October 2024.
Thu 14/1118:15MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 22/1110:00JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/10R18 079
Thu 14/1117:10MEL - JNB
1 stop30h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 22/118:50JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/10R19 074
Wed 13/111:30MEL - JNB
3 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/118:50JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10R21 275
Tue 5/113:25MEL - JNB
2 stops26h 25mEmirates
Wed 13/1113:25JNB - MEL
1 stop32h 00mEmirates
Deal found 7/10R22 236
Sat 26/1018:00MEL - JNB
1 stop29h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 30/1117:15JNB - MEL
1 stop32h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/10R27 511
Wed 11/1220:15MEL - JNB
2 stops44h 25mAir China
Wed 25/1210:10JNB - MEL
2 stops44h 35mAir China
Deal found 5/10R34 288
Mon 2/120:35MEL - JNB
1 stop38h 35mSingapore Airlines
Wed 22/113:45JNB - MEL
1 stop36h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/10R37 467
Fri 1/1123:30MEL - JNB
2 stops47h 50mRwandAir
Fri 22/113:10JNB - MEL
2 stops35h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 7/10R39 249
Thu 14/117:10MEL - JNB
3 stops47h 50mKLM
Fri 22/1123:55JNB - MEL
3 stops46h 00mKLM
Deal found 7/10R39 371

One-way flights to OR Tambo from Melbourne

Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 612 350 searches. Data last updated 7 October 2024.
Sat 22/31:30MEL - JNB
3 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10R10 393
Mon 11/110:35MEL - JNB
1 stop38h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/10R12 856
Fri 7/317:10MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10R12 908
Sun 17/1118:15MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/10R12 943
Thu 6/38:40MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/10R13 694
Tue 4/312:05MEL - JNB
2 stops41h 45mEmirates
Deal found 6/10R19 336
Mon 10/37:10MEL - JNB
3 stops47h 50mKLM
Deal found 6/10R23 354
Sat 22/30:35MEL - JNB
2 stops41h 40mAir France
Deal found 5/10R33 397

Find flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo within your budget

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 612 350 searches. Data last updated 7 October 2024.

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R18 044 - R27 511

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg OR Tambo

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 2/3

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/3

1 stop21h 55m

R18 044

MelbourneJohannesburg OR Tambo

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 5/2

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

1 stop24h 35m

R18 323

MelbourneJohannesburg OR Tambo

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 10/2

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

1 stop19h 25m

R18 830

MelbourneJohannesburg OR Tambo

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/3

1 stop29h 55m

R19 389

MelbourneJohannesburg OR Tambo

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

3 stops35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/3

1 stop26h 00m

R20 262

MelbourneJohannesburg OR Tambo

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 20/1

2 stops26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/2

1 stop26h 35m

R21 554

MelbourneJohannesburg OR Tambo

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 10/2

2 stops31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/2

1 stop40h 25m

R24 996

MelbourneJohannesburg OR Tambo

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 8/2

2 stops45h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

2 stops40h 50m

R25 467

MelbourneJohannesburg OR Tambo

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 26/10

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/11

1 stop32h 50m

R27 511

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Deals found on 7/10

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to OR Tambo

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 4 October 2024.

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 64 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.

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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 882). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 087). 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 7 October 2024.

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 8% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Our users search for these airlines the most often when looking for flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Data last updated on 7 October 2024.

When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you may want to consider flying on Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines or Emirates as they are the most popular for this route.

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From R1 188

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R904

Emirates

Emirates

From R1 097

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From R1 169

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 7 October 2024.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 338 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 338 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 338 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 561 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 338 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

KLM
7,8
Good
1 359 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 338 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

Cathay Pacific
7,7
Good
892 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 338 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

Qantas Airways
7,6
Good
837 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 338 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,7

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for under R18 100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for under R18 100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Etihad Airways for just R18 044, but on average you can expect to pay R22 655.

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

    Currently priced at R18 044, 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 Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R18 323 and R18 830, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 23% 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 Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R12 856. Users have also found prices from R12 908 and R12 943 on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, respectively.

  • What does MEL to JNB mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a MEL to JNB flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Melbourne to OR Tambo flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Melbourne to OR Tambo flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Melbourne to OR Tambo offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Melbourne to OR Tambo flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/10.

  • 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 882). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 087). 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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