Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at $1,492, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, 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 $1,494 and $1,515, respectively. Ethiopian Air is 20% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

Question 2

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

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $904 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from $943 and Ethiopian Air from $963 one-way. Find deals

Question 3

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

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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. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,096). 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. Find deals

Question 5

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

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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.

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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 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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Consider Cathay Pacific, Emirates or Ethiopian Air when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

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

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Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights have a stopover in Dubai least often.

Question 11

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. 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 $128 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 12

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

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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 $50 per day.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne 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 14

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

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To save up to 5% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 34 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $1,829 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $2,049 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne 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. Prices for May average $1,871 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,127. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 39% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 16

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 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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to OR Tambo from Melbourne today with Cheapflights!

Question 21

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.

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

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Question 23

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

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Melbourne to OR Tambo flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	$1,492
One-way from	$885
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,937

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,132	Average$1,539	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,242	Average$2,069	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,441	Average$1,759	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,511	Average$1,663	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,573	Average$1,933	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,598	Average$2,037	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,610	Average$1,933	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,671	Average$2,136	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
RwandAir	Cheapest$1,730	Average$2,336	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,858	Average$1,983	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from $885

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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

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