Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 2

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 58m. Find deals

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,836. Find deals

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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Flights via Perth (PER) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 05m. Find deals

Question 5

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

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Departing from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport will take you 23h. 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.

Question 6

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from $1,132. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $1,333, and Etihad Airways, from $1,357. Users have found that Singapore Airlines is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 7

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

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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 48 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 8

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,090). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,751). 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.

Question 9

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport 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.

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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 Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Cathay Pacific, Emirates or Ethiopian Air.

Question 13

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

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Most of the time, Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Singapore. Sydney follows Singapore in terms of the most common stopover location on Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.

Question 14

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

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Flights departing from Melbourne Airport and landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport stopover in Dubai least frequently.

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, Merlion, and Boat Quay. Those on a stopover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Boat Quay can do so by traveling 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $129 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 16

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

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The majority of Sydney visitors spend their time at Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and Theatre Royal. Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and Theatre Royal can be visited by travelling about 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 8.4 km respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Travellers in need of a car in Sydney can hire one for about $61 per day.

Question 17

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

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Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 6% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 18

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

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To save up to 23% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 49 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $1,832 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $2,102 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 19

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

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May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Melbourne Airport. Prices for May average $1,844 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,136. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 32% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 20

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

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport 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.

Question 21

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.

Question 22

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.

Question 23

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.

Question 24

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

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 25

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.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Melbourne to OR Tambo flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$1,481
One-way from	$912
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,647

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,132	Average$1,510	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,333	Average$1,895	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,357	Average$1,717	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,492	Average$1,947	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,534	Average$1,961	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,548	Average$1,687	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,604	Average$2,053	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,650	Average$1,933	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,679	Average$2,043	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $912

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or August, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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