Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport from $732
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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne are usually found in March or August, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 October 2025.
Fri 31/1009:25JNB - MEL
1 stop29h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 7/1123:40MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/10$1,328
Mon 3/1111:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 40mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/1108:40MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/10$1,343
Thu 4/1213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 25/1217:10MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/10$1,398
Sat 8/1111:20JNB - MEL
2 stops41h 00mCathay Pacific
Sat 15/1115:35MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/10$1,404
Tue 9/1220:20JNB - MEL
1 stop42h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 16/1216:10MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/10$1,479
Fri 7/1111:00JNB - MEL
2 stops36h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 28/216:30MEL - JNB
2 stops47h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/10$1,492
Fri 7/1117:30JNB - MEL
1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways
Sat 28/206:30MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/10$1,532
Thu 4/1213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 12/1216:10MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/10$1,619
Sat 8/1117:30JNB - MEL
1 stop29h 50mQantas Airways
Sat 15/1106:30MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/10$1,620
Best flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
Sun 1/211:00JNB - MEL
2 stops35h 35mCathay Pacific
Fri 15/506:45MEL - JNB
2 stops32h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/10$1,472
Sat 28/317:30JNB - MEL
2 stops20h 15mQantas Airways
Sat 26/906:30MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/10$1,508
Fri 6/319:55JNB - MEL
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/313:10MEL - JNB
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$2,021
Sun 14/1213:45JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 21/1216:10MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/10$2,452
Sat 15/1111:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 40mCathay Pacific
Sat 22/1108:40MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/10$1,666
Sat 17/111:00JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 10mCathay Pacific
Sun 8/200:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/10$1,841
Sun 1/213:40JNB - MEL
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 15/510:35MEL - JNB
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$2,048
Sat 17/119:10JNB - MEL
3 stops49h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/200:30MEL - JNB
2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$2,444
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Data last updated 31 October 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 6/1103:10JNB - MEL
2 stops35h 35mRwandAir
Sat 28/216:10MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 29/10$1,741
Fri 7/1111:00JNB - MEL
2 stops36h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 28/216:30MEL - JNB
2 stops47h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/10$1,492
Fri 7/1117:30JNB - MEL
1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways
Sat 28/206:30MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/10$1,532
Fri 7/1111:00JNB - MEL
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/213:10MEL - JNB
3 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$1,797
Fri 7/1116:10JNB - MEL
3 stops29h 15mEmirates
Sat 28/222:30MEL - JNB
3 stops30h 55mEmirates
Deal found 29/10$3,749
One-way flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
Mon 16/311:00JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/10$732
Tue 4/1111:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/10$734
Mon 9/311:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/10$735
Tue 10/212:45JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/10$742
Fri 28/1111:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/10$748
Wed 5/1111:00JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/10$752
Sun 8/212:45JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/10$764
Mon 20/411:20JNB - MEL
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$796
Fri 28/1111:00JNB - MEL
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$801
Mon 16/312:50JNB - MEL
3 stops49h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$806
Fri 7/1111:00JNB - MEL
2 stops36h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/10$809
Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Melbourne
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 31 October 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.
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OR Tambo
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 1/2
11:00-07:35
2 stops35h 35m
Melbourne
Fri 15/5
06:45-07:40
2 stops32h 55m
$1,472
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 28/3
17:30-22:45
2 stops20h 15m
Melbourne
Sat 26/9
06:30-16:15
1 stop17h 45m
$1,508
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 15/11
11:20-23:00
1 stop26h 40m
Melbourne
Sat 22/11
08:40-07:25
1 stop31h 45m
$1,666
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 17/1
11:00-07:10
1 stop35h 10m
Melbourne
Sun 8/2
00:45-07:25
1 stop39h 40m
$1,841
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 6/3
19:55-07:55
2 stops27h 00m
Melbourne
Sun 8/3
13:10-15:50
3 stops35h 40m
$2,021
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 1/2
13:40-23:35
2 stops24h 55m
Melbourne
Fri 15/5
10:35-10:55
3 stops32h 20m
$2,048
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 17/1
19:10-05:40
3 stops49h 30m
Melbourne
Sun 8/2
00:30-10:50
2 stops43h 20m
$2,444
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 14/12
13:45-05:45
1 stop31h 00m
Melbourne
Sun 21/12
16:10-15:35
1 stop32h 25m
$2,452
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 4/11
11:00-23:00
1 stop27h 00m
$734
JohannesburgMelbourne
JNB - MEL
JNBMEL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/3
11:00-23:00
1 stop27h 00m
$735
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 59 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,089). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,453). 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 JNB to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Sydney (SYD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 47m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 47m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne 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 1h 44m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 31 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways
from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne 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.
Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
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How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport will take you 20h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10313 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Singapore Airlines, at $1,068, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific. Singapore Airlines is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Melbourne 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,089). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,453). 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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