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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $1,016

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 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
20 Jun — 27 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo

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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 21 May 2026.

Tue 4/805:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 11/820:25
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/5$1,530
Sun 18/1016:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop36h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 8/1113:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop19h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/5$1,533
Sat 3/1005:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 17/1020:25
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,600
Tue 15/923:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 12/1020:25
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/5$1,717
Thu 1/1015:10
MEL
-
JNB
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1014:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop42h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$1,729
Wed 18/1118:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 2/1209:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,732
Tue 4/805:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 14/813:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 17/5$1,745
Thu 12/1116:40
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop22h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 24/1113:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/5$1,748
Wed 18/1106:00
AVV
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Qantas Airways
Wed 2/1217:30
JNB
-
AVV
1 stop20h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/5$2,308
Wed 10/606:00
AVV
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Qantas Airways
Wed 1/718:45
JNB
-
AVV
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/5$2,311
Sat 22/806:00
AVV
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Qantas Airways
Mon 14/918:45
JNB
-
AVV
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/5$2,354
Thu 28/506:00
AVV
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Qantas Airways
Wed 29/718:45
JNB
-
AVV
1 stop17h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/5$2,391

Find flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 21 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,530

One-way from

$1,016

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,769
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 4/8-11/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($302 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($75 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

19:25-06:10

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

13:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

$1,854

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

20:55-16:50

3 stops51h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

09:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

$2,066

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

17:10-04:00

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

12:40-16:50

1 stop44h 10m

$2,087

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

13:45-06:20

2 stops31h 35m

$2,098

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

16:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

09:25-23:20

3 stops28h 55m

$2,102

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 14/6

05:15-16:15

1 stop43h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

22:20-08:50

2 stops26h 30m

$2,189

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

15:55-16:15

2 stops32h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

22:20-05:30

1 stop23h 10m

$2,195

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

12:00-09:00

2 stops29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

12:40-16:50

1 stop44h 10m

$2,238

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 22/10

06:00-16:25

1 stop19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

$2,464

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 15/10

06:00-16:25

1 stop19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

$2,466

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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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $670). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,186). 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 Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

How often are flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 320 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 76 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.

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 21 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,522 reviews
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Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,522 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,522 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,575 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,522 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
South African
7.6
Good
62 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,522 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,038 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,522 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,442 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,522 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Qantas Airways can get you from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 19h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 25m. The distance between Melbourne and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 10263 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $751, Virgin Australia will fly you from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Virgin Australia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $821 and $908, respectively. Virgin Australia is 55% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $678 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $704 and Singapore Airlines from $770 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights have a stopover in Singapore most of the time. Singapore is followed by Sydney in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Sydney is followed by Abu Dhabi in terms of the most popular stopover location for Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore. Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore can be accessed by travelling approximately 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of $139 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Sydney?

    Most Sydney visitors opt to spend their time at Sydney Opera House, The Metro Theatre, and Theatre Royal. Sydney Opera House, The Metro Theatre, and Theatre Royal can be accessed by travelling approximately 9.9 km, 7.6 km, and 8.4 km, respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Those landing in Sydney looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $50 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

    Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights have a stopover in Dubai least often. Perth sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $670). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,186). 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 9 airlines flying from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Discover the top 9 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$751Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$821Average$1,805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$908Average$1,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,030Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,322Average$1,817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,395Average$1,780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,475Average$1,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,534Average$1,996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,659Average$2,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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