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$1,016+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to OR Tambo (JNB)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or February, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,035
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,237
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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 April 17, 2025.

This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1312:35 amMEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 11/301:45 pmJNB - MEL
1 stop33h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,016
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/155:00 amMEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 5/259:50 amJNB - MEL
1 stop21h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,035
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/155:00 amMEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/259:50 amJNB - MEL
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,136
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2810:55 pmMEL - JNB
1 stop25h 20mEmirates
Thu 5/87:10 pmJNB - MEL
1 stop42h 40mEmirates
Deal found 4/17$1,259
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/306:45 amMEL - JNB
2 stops32h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 8/1511:20 amJNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/17$1,334
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:10 pmMEL - JNB
2 stops31h 10mRwandAir
Wed 1/144:50 pmJNB - MEL
2 stops28h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 4/17$1,479
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/129:15 amMEL - JNB
3 stops44h 05mKLM
Thu 6/511:15 pmJNB - MEL
3 stops46h 15mKLM
Deal found 4/17$2,096
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:10 pmMEL - JNB
2 stops32h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 1/157:50 pmJNB - MEL
2 stops34h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/17$2,103
This Air Mauritius deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Mauritius is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/147:15 amMEL - JNB
2 stops23h 15mAir Mauritius
Sat 1/101:10 pmJNB - MEL
2 stops23h 45mAir Mauritius
Deal found 4/17$2,357
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1312:30 amMEL - JNB
2 stops38h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 11/308:50 amJNB - MEL
2 stops26h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/17$2,725
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/123:35 pmMEL - JNB
2 stops50h 55mLufthansa
Tue 1/137:35 pmJNB - MEL
2 stops50h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/17$3,009
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/128:40 pmMEL - JNB
2 stops47h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 1/107:05 pmJNB - MEL
2 stops38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$3,070

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 5/15

5:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/25

9:50 am-3:35 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,035

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 5/15

5:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/25

9:50 am-8:05 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$1,136

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 4/28

10:55 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/8

7:10 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop42h 40m

$1,259

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 7/30

6:45 am-7:40 am

2 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/15

11:20 am-10:15 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$1,334

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 5/12

9:15 am-9:20 pm

3 stops44h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/5

11:15 pm-5:30 am

3 stops46h 15m

$2,096

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 10/4

5:55 am-6:35 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/27

1:45 pm-10:50 am

1 stop36h 05m

$3,827

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Deals found on 4/17

Compare providers for flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 April 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 5% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 April 17, 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,327 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
849 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,194 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,035 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Emirates and Cathay Pacific, starting at $1,259 and $1,334 round-trip. Etihad Airways is currently priced 18% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 vacation 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 airline flying from Melbourne to OR Tambo

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,089Average$1,602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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