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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $967

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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or August, 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,512

One-way from

$967

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,948
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 25/10-11/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 22/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($403 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($105 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 June 2025.

Sat 25/1000:35MEL - JNB
1 stop38h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 11/1119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,512
Wed 23/717:10MEL - JNB
2 stops27h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/808:20JNB - MEL
2 stops47h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/6$1,584
Sat 25/1022:45MEL - JNB
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1110:00JNB - MEL
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6$1,666
Thu 23/1000:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/6$1,755
Wed 23/715:15MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 55mVirgin Australia
Tue 12/820:25JNB - MEL
1 stop42h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/6$1,839
Wed 10/1218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 20/1210:00JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,868
Thu 24/706:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 11/818:45JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,907
Thu 24/706:30MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 11/818:45JNB - MEL
1 stop15h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,947
Sun 26/1000:30MEL - JNB
2 stops36h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 12/1112:45JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,953
Sun 9/1116:55MEL - JNB
2 stops32h 40mEmirates
Sun 7/1222:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 20mEmirates
Deal found 11/6$2,000
Wed 23/718:45MEL - JNB
1 stop18h 30mSouth African
Tue 12/820:55JNB - MEL
1 stop15h 00mSouth African
Deal found 11/6$2,014
Thu 24/706:00AVV - JNB
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/818:45JNB - AVV
2 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6$2,247

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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 13 June 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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Melbourne

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 25/10

00:35-06:10

1 stop38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

19:50-08:15

1 stop27h 25m

$1,512

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 23/7

17:10-13:05

2 stops27h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/8

08:20-15:35

2 stops47h 15m

$1,584

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 25/10

22:45-08:35

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

10:00-05:00

2 stops34h 00m

$1,666

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

00:45-07:40

1 stop39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

11:05-23:00

1 stop26h 55m

$1,755

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 23/7

15:15-16:10

1 stop32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/8

20:25-23:10

1 stop42h 45m

$1,839

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 24/7

06:00-16:20

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/8

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$1,907

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 24/7

06:30-16:20

1 stop17h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/8

18:45-17:55

1 stop15h 10m

$1,947

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

00:30-03:55

2 stops36h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

12:45-23:45

1 stop26h 00m

$1,953

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

16:55-16:35

2 stops32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

22:20-17:40

1 stop34h 20m

$2,000

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 23/7

18:45-05:15

1 stop18h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/8

20:55-19:55

1 stop15h 00m

$2,014

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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 9 June 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,093). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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 13 June 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific from Melbourne to Johannesburg. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
407 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,June 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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.

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

    Currently priced at $1,512, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Cathay Pacific - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,584 and $1,755, respectively. Singapore Airlines is 19% 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 $967 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from $981 and Singapore Airlines from $1,058 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 Boat Quay. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay can be accessed by travelling approximately 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of $117 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 State Theatre. Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and State Theatre can be accessed by travelling approximately 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 8.2 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 $51 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.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,093). Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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 13 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,145Average$1,560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,247Average$2,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,441Average$1,766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,517Average$1,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,527Average$1,947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,601Average$2,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,640Average$1,939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,678Average$2,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,737Average$2,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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