Cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $875
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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in August or October, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap 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 6 November 2025.
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 6 November 2025.
Sun 9/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1111:20JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,628
Sun 30/1100:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/1211:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/11$1,910
Mon 1/1207:45MEL - JNB
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1209:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,992
Fri 14/1111:05MEL - JNB
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1108:20JNB - MEL
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,064
Fri 14/1106:15MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 20mEmirates
Sun 30/1122:20JNB - MEL
1 stop23h 05mEmirates
Deal found 4/11$2,081
Thu 13/1100:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 30/1111:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/11$2,098
Fri 5/1206:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 12/1217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$3,056
Fri 14/1106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 28/1117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$3,293
Sun 21/1206:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 28/1217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop29h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$3,392
Fri 5/1216:25AVV - JNB
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$3,402
Sun 9/1106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 22/1117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$3,535
Sun 21/1206:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1221:55JNB - AVV
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$3,738
Best flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
Sun 12/418:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Fri 8/519:50JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,460
Sun 22/306:40MEL - JNB
1 stop21h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 5/422:30JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$1,724
Mon 2/216:25AVV - JNB
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,916
Sun 12/418:25MEL - JNB
2 stops26h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 8/514:30JNB - MEL
2 stops32h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/11$1,998
Mon 1/1216:30MEL - JNB
2 stops47h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/1211:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/11$2,116
Mon 2/219:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Fri 20/219:55JNB - MEL
1 stop31h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,474
Mon 2/207:00MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sat 14/219:55JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,576
Sun 12/421:00MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 15mQantas Airways
Fri 8/522:30JNB - MEL
2 stops26h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,947
Mon 27/410:35MEL - JNB
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/511:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,052
Mon 2/206:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 14/217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop29h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$2,039
Mon 2/220:55AVV - JNB
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/221:55JNB - AVV
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,133
Mon 27/406:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways
Sat 30/518:45JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$2,042
Sat 21/306:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 4/418:45JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$2,312
Mon 27/420:40AVV - JNB
2 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/518:45JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,658
Fri 5/1206:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 12/1217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$3,056
Fri 5/1216:25AVV - JNB
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$3,402
Sun 21/1206:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 28/1217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop29h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$3,392
Sun 21/1206:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1221:55JNB - AVV
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$3,738
Wed 10/1220:55AVV - JNB
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1209:50JNB - AVV
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$3,810
Wed 31/1220:55AVV - JNB
1 stop27h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 18/117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$3,998
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Data last updated 6 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 9/1118:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1111:20JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,628
Sun 9/1106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 22/1117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$3,535
Thu 13/1100:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 30/1111:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/11$2,098
Fri 14/1111:05MEL - JNB
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1108:20JNB - MEL
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,064
Fri 14/1106:15MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 20mEmirates
Sun 30/1122:20JNB - MEL
1 stop23h 05mEmirates
Deal found 4/11$2,081
Fri 14/1106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 28/1117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$3,293
Sun 30/1100:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/1211:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/11$1,910
Mon 1/1207:45MEL - JNB
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1209:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,992
Fri 5/1206:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 12/1217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$3,056
Fri 5/1216:25AVV - JNB
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$3,402
Sun 21/1206:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 28/1217:30JNB - AVV
1 stop29h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$3,392
Sun 21/1206:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1221:55JNB - AVV
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$3,738
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 6 November 2025.
Sun 15/313:10MEL - JNB
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$875
Sun 15/318:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11$901
Sat 22/1117:10MEL - JNB
2 stops30h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 5/11$989
Sat 22/1123:40MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/11$1,058
Sat 14/300:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/11$1,194
Tue 9/1201:00MEL - JNB
2 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,251
Fri 21/1100:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/11$1,283
Sat 22/1120:55AVV - JNB
1 stop27h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$1,505
Sat 13/1206:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$3,013
Sun 23/1120:55AVV - JNB
3 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$4,199
Sat 22/1106:00AVV - JNB
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$11,572
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 6 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.
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MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Sun 12/4
18:25-18:35
1 stop32h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 8/5
19:50-07:25
1 stop27h 35m
$1,460
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Mon 2/2
19:25-18:35
1 stop32h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 20/2
19:55-12:10
1 stop31h 15m
$1,474
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Mon 2/2
07:00-18:35
1 stop20h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 14/2
19:55-08:15
1 stop27h 20m
$1,576
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Sun 22/3
06:40-18:50
1 stop21h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 5/4
22:30-23:25
1 stop16h 55m
$1,724
MelbourneJohannesburg
AVV - JNB
AVVJNB
Melbourne Avalon
Mon 2/2
16:25-18:50
2 stops35h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 14/2
17:30-07:35
1 stop29h 05m
$1,916
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Sun 12/4
21:00-16:15
1 stop27h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 8/5
22:30-08:30
2 stops26h 00m
$1,947
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Sun 12/4
18:25-13:05
2 stops26h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 8/5
14:30-07:25
2 stops32h 55m
$1,998
MelbourneJohannesburg
AVV - JNB
AVVJNB
Melbourne Avalon
Mon 2/2
06:00-15:00
1 stop18h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 14/2
17:30-07:35
1 stop29h 05m
$2,039
MelbourneJohannesburg
AVV - JNB
AVVJNB
Melbourne Avalon
Mon 27/4
06:00-16:15
1 stop18h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 30/5
18:45-22:50
1 stop20h 05m
$2,042
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Mon 27/4
10:35-10:55
3 stops32h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 30/5
11:20-22:15
1 stop26h 55m
$2,052
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to OR Tambo
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.
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 83 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 Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $893). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,582). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to JNB?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
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 6 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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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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 and Qantas Airways can get you from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 18h. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 10m. 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 $875, 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 Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,124 and $1,306, respectively. Virgin Australia is 51% 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 $989 on RwandAir. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $1,261 and Cathay Pacific from $1,283 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.
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 Sim Lim Square. Sentosa, Merlion, and Sim Lim Square can be accessed by travelling approximately 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 16.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of $130 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 Rocks Markets, and Australia Square. Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and Australia Square can be accessed by travelling approximately 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 8.8 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 $62 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. Abu Dhabi 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $893). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,582). 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.
Explore flights to OR Tambo departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 6 November 2025.
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 6 November 2025.
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