Question 1

How often are flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg delayed?

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

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Johannesburg flights?

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Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 100% of flights being delayed. Find deals

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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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. Find deals

Question 5

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

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Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways can get you from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 18h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 15m. 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.

Question 6

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

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Currently priced at $757, 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 $828 and $927, respectively. Virgin Australia is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 7

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

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $684 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $742 and Qatar Airways from $820 one-way.

Question 8

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

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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 66 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.

Question 9

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

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Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $820). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,388). 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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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.

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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).

Question 12

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

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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.

Question 13

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

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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.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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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 $118 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 16

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

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Most Sydney visitors opt to spend their time at Sydney Opera House, Theatre Royal, and The Metro Theatre. Sydney Opera House, Theatre Royal, and The Metro Theatre can be accessed by travelling approximately 9.9 km, 8.4 km, and 7.6 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 $49 per day.

Question 17

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

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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.

Question 18

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

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

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

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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.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo?

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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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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo?

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to OR Tambo?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

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Round-trip from	$1,195
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Virgin Australia	Cheapest$757	Average$1,313	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$828	Average$1,799	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$927	Average$1,446	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,040	Average$1,285	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,287	Average$1,695	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,406	Average$1,794	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
South African	Cheapest$1,414	Average$1,714	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,449	Average$1,930	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,516	Average$1,817	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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