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

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. 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 $793, 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 Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,005 and $1,076, respectively. Virgin Australia is 57% 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 $702 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $704 and Singapore Airlines from $769 one-way.

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.

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).

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

Consider Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways or Etihad Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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 Abu Dhabi in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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 Sydney least often. Perth sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion can be accessed by travelling approximately 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of $122 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to JNB?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

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.

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Round-trip from	$1,701
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Average price	$1,988

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,512). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,479). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between $1,723 and $2,257 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,701 on Multiple Airlines (12 Oct–25 Oct).

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

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQantas Airways 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.

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Singapore Airlines

8.2

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Anonymous,May 2026

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Emirates

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Anonymous,May 2026

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Qantas Airways

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Anonymous,May 2026

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Qatar Airways

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Anonymous,May 2026

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Etihad Airways

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Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
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. 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 $793, 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 Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,005 and $1,076, respectively. Virgin Australia is 57% 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 $702 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $704 and Singapore Airlines from $769 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 Abu Dhabi in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
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, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion can be accessed by travelling approximately 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of $122 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.
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 Sydney 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,512). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,479). 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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Virgin Australia	Cheapest$793	Average$1,303	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,005	Average$1,895	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,076	Average$1,512	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,179	Average$1,629	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,563	Average$2,150	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,591	Average$2,578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,597	Average$2,180	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,661	Average$2,038	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between $1,723 and $2,257 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,701 on Multiple Airlines (12 Oct–25 Oct).

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

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQantas Airways 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.

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Data last updated 15 September 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 September 2026.

Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between $1,723 and $2,257 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,701 on Multiple Airlines (12 Oct–25 Oct).