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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $859

MEL — JNB
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
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

Fri 23/1014:00 -
3 stops32h 30m
Fri 30/1020:20 -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 8/9$1,686
Mon 12/1016:20 -
1 stop36h 00m
Sun 25/1014:05 -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 11/9$1,693
Mon 19/1006:15 -
2 stops35h 55m
Sun 1/1120:20 -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 10/9$1,696
Thu 22/1016:20 -
1 stop36h 00m
Mon 26/1020:20 -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 10/9$1,742
Sun 25/1013:10 -
2 stops30h 15m
Sun 1/1120:20 -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 10/9$1,752
Sun 25/1013:10 -
3 stops33h 20m
Fri 30/1020:20 -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 11/9$1,777
Fri 9/1013:00 -
3 stops33h 30m
Fri 16/1020:55 -
1 stop41h 10m
Deal found 9/9$1,785
Wed 21/1023:45 -
2 stops47h 10m
Sun 25/1009:50 -
1 stop22h 10m
Deal found 8/9$1,792
Mon 2/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Sun 22/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 10/9$1,794

Find flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Round-trip from

$1,686

One-way from

$859

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,979
Qatar Airways
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  • 23/10-30/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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6/10-31/12
  • 6/10-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($289 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 14/2

13:25-13:30

3 stops33h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$954

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,045

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 14/2

17:10-15:35

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,084
Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 14/2

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,117

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 8/10

17:10-04:00

1 stop43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,132

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 13/2

14:35-10:55

2 stops29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,144

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 1/12

14:55-22:25

2 stops40h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,149

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 7/10

23:00-10:45

3 stops68h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,197

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 9/10

23:00-13:55

2 stops47h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

20:55-23:05

1 stop41h 10m

$1,891

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 1/2

22:35-11:00

2 stops45h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/3

18:50-20:40

2 stops40h 50m

$1,992

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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 $1,418). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,466). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between $1,715 and $2,247 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,686 on Multiple Airlines (23 Oct–30 Oct).

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
1,600 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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
1,600 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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
3,653 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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
1,093 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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
1,535 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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 43h 10m. 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 $789. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from $878, and Etihad Airways, from $991. Users have found that Virgin Australia is 57% 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?

    $699 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 $701 and $823, 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, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion. Those on a stopover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, or Merlion can do so by traveling 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $124 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 $1,418). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,466). 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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Fly from Melbourne to OR Tambo on these airlines

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Top 8 airlines flying from Melbourne to OR Tambo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$789Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$878Average$1,868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$991Average$1,592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,072Average$1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,436Average$2,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,540Average$2,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,601Average$2,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,651Average$2,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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