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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport from $675

JNB — MEL
22 Oct — 29 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne

Sun 1/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Sun 8/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 17/9$1,257
Fri 6/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Fri 13/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 21/9$1,260
Tue 27/1013:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Mon 9/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 19/9$1,266
Wed 4/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Wed 11/1118:50 -
2 stops29h 45m
Deal found 19/9$1,297
Thu 12/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Wed 25/1117:10 -
1 stop31h 25m
Deal found 21/9$1,323
Wed 25/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Mon 11/116:10 -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 19/9$1,346
Fri 20/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Mon 30/1117:10 -
1 stop31h 25m
Deal found 20/9$1,371
Sun 6/1213:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Tue 5/116:10 -
1 stop44h 45m
Deal found 17/9$1,392
Mon 2/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Mon 9/1113:00 -
2 stops28h 40m
Deal found 17/9$1,406
Fri 13/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Fri 20/1113:00 -
2 stops28h 40m
Deal found 21/9$1,410
Mon 9/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Mon 23/1113:00 -
2 stops28h 40m
Deal found 20/9$1,412

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$1,239

One-way from

$679

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,500
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/2-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($158 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

13:45-05:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$675

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$679

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

14:05-23:05

1 stop24h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$685

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$690
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

09:50-16:45

1 stop21h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$824

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

11:10-10:25

2 stops38h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$895

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/2

20:20-06:20

2 stops49h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$914

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

11:00-10:20

2 stops38h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,061

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

11:00-14:05

2 stops42h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,064

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/1

13:45-22:20

2 stops47h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,327

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?

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 40 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,330). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,771). 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,370 and $2,000 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,239 on Qatar Airways (19 Feb–12 Mar).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
South African
7.7
Good
65 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,101 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,731 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,533 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 24h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10313 km.

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

    Etihad Airways, at $1,142, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways. Etihad Airways is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport are Cathay Pacific ($568), Qatar Airways ($580), and Etihad Airways ($683).

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,330). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,771). 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 6 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,142Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,185Average$1,579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,277Average$1,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,317Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,419Average$1,723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,651Average$1,814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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