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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport from $720

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 24/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 27 January 2026.

Thu 12/312:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 19/316:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,260
Tue 5/514:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop23h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 19/515:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,279
Fri 8/519:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 30/505:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/1$1,316
Wed 11/320:30
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/323:40
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,325
Mon 20/414:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 26/415:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,331
Sat 28/212:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop44h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 29/520:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,370
Thu 7/511:10
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 29/523:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop40h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 24/1$1,391
Thu 21/511:10
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 25/507:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 25/1$1,397
Fri 13/311:00
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop35h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 22/315:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 26/1$1,400
Wed 8/411:05
JNB
-
MEL
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/414:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,419
Mon 20/411:05
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 26/406:00
MEL
-
JNB
2 stops33h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 25/1$1,435

Find 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 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,260

One-way from

$753

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,737
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/3-19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($212 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 27 January 2026.
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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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

16:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

$1,260

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

14:45-04:55

1 stop30h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 26/4

15:45-15:50

1 stop32h 05m

$1,331

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

11:10-05:55

1 stop34h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

14:25-07:55

1 stop25h 30m

$1,397

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

11:00-07:10

1 stop35h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

15:35-07:25

1 stop24h 50m

$1,400

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

11:05-22:15

1 stop27h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 26/4

06:00-07:45

2 stops33h 45m

$1,441

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

11:10-22:15

1 stop27h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

23:45-07:55

1 stop40h 10m

$1,443

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

17:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

$1,464

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

11:10-05:55

1 stop34h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

06:45-07:55

2 stops33h 10m

$1,465

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

12:40-22:10

1 stop25h 30m

$720

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

$759

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Melbourne

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

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 12 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 $1,006). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,345). 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.

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 27 January 2026.
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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,438 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,438 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,438 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,144 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,438 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
977 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,438 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,438 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
South African
7.3
Good
52 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,438 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

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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 25h 35m. 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 $1,013, 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 31% 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 Qantas Airways ($528), Cathay Pacific ($585), and Qatar Airways ($597).

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,006). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,345). 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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Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,013Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,072Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,138Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,155Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,245Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,407Average$1,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,700Average$2,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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