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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $889

MEL — JNB
11 Nov — 18 Nov1
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

Sun 8/1113:25 -
3 stops33h 05m
Sun 15/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 10/10$1,653
Wed 28/1009:15 -
3 stops34h 40m
Wed 11/1120:20 -
1 stop36h 30m
Deal found 10/10$1,680
Wed 28/1009:15 -
3 stops32h 10m
Tue 3/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 11/10$1,693
Wed 28/1023:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Tue 3/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 11/10$1,739
Mon 19/1013:00 -
3 stops36h 15m
Mon 2/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 7/10$1,753
Mon 19/1023:45 -
1 stop37h 15m
Mon 2/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 7/10$1,772
Sat 21/1113:25 -
3 stops33h 30m
Mon 1/213:45 -
1 stop31h 00m
Deal found 9/10$1,782
Tue 10/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 35m
Tue 17/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 11/10$1,785
Wed 4/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Tue 17/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 9/10$1,786
Wed 28/1023:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Wed 11/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 10/10$1,788
Thu 5/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Thu 12/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 8/10$1,789
Sun 22/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Sun 29/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 8/10$1,795

Find flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Round-trip from

$1,653

One-way from

$889

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,795
Qatar Airways
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  • 8/11-15/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 76h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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31/10-31/12
  • 31/10-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($279 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

17:10-04:00

1 stop43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,069

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

14:35-08:25

2 stops50h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,171

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 5/1

17:55-10:55

3 stops50h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,466

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 7/1

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,605

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 24/12

16:10-15:15

3 stops32h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,738

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

06:15-05:30

1 stop32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

22:15-10:15

2 stops27h 00m

$2,170

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 24/12

08:40-15:50

3 stops40h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,226

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

17:15-04:00

2 stops43h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

13:45-19:40

2 stops44h 55m

$2,277

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 24/12

16:10-03:55

1 stop44h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/1

13:45-21:40

2 stops46h 55m

$2,821

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

17:55-15:15

2 stops30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/1

15:05-05:45

3 stops29h 40m

$2,836

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport 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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,690). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,538). 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 Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between $1,426 and $2,007 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,653 on Multiple Airlines (8 Nov–15 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,623 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
1,623 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,623 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
3,678 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,623 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
1,109 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,623 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,717 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,623 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
1,541 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,623 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

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

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

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport will take you 32h 15m. Melbourne Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 10313 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 Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from $914. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from $1,018, and Qatar Airways, from $1,027. Users have found that Virgin Australia is 53% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $717 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from $719 and $786, respectively.

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

    Most of the time, Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Singapore. Abu Dhabi follows Singapore in terms of the most common stopover location on Melbourne Airport 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. Those on a stopover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Universal Studios Singapore can do so by traveling 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $119 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Flights departing from Melbourne Airport and landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport stopover in Sydney least frequently. Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights stopping in Perth are the next rarest.

  • 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 Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,690). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,538). 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 8 airlines flying from Melbourne to OR Tambo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$914Average$1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,018Average$1,734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,027Average$1,931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,098Average$1,576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,597Average$2,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,625Average$2,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,631Average$2,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,698Average$2,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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