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$1,161+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to OR Tambo (JNB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
Jan 16 — Jan 231
Fri 1/16
Fri 1/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in October or August, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Sunday

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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 December 17, 2025.

This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:25 pmMEL - JNB
1 stop38h 25mQantas Airways
Fri 1/25:30 pmJNB - MEL
2 stops29h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/17$2,057
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:20 pmMEL - JNB
2 stops27h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 1/1611:00 pmJNB - MEL
2 stops57h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/16$2,676
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:40 amMEL - JNB
1 stop21h 10mQantas Airways
Fri 1/165:30 pmJNB - MEL
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/17$2,747
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/206:30 amMEL - JNB
1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 1/55:30 pmJNB - MEL
2 stops29h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/16$2,753
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/1911:40 pmMEL - JNB
2 stops47h 40mRwandAir
Fri 1/164:50 pmJNB - MEL
2 stops27h 55mRwandAir
Deal found 12/17$2,789
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:20 pmMEL - JNB
2 stops27h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/82:30 pmJNB - MEL
2 stops41h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/16$2,792
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/254:55 pmMEL - JNB
2 stops32h 40mEmirates
Fri 1/28:20 amJNB - MEL
3 stops48h 55mEmirates
Deal found 12/17$2,955
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/253:35 pmMEL - JNB
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 1/2011:00 amJNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/16$3,185

Find 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 December 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,232
(Singapore Airlines)

One-way from

$578
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,417
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 December 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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OR Tambo

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Price

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 5/11

11:35 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/13

7:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 10m

$1,247

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 5/11

9:15 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/13

10:20 pm-8:50 am

2 stops26h 30m

$1,371

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 6/3

3:55 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/10

10:20 pm-8:50 am

2 stops26h 30m

$1,379

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 6/9

7:00 am-7:40 am

2 stops32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/20

11:20 am-5:55 am

1 stop34h 35m

$1,391

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 6/9

3:40 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/20

2:30 pm-7:25 am

2 stops32h 55m

$1,397

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 3/31

12:10 pm-9:00 am

2 stops29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/24

8:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop41h 30m

$1,401

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 6/9

3:45 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/20

9:25 am-10:10 pm

3 stops28h 45m

$1,401

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

4:10 pm-8:40 am

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/14

9:25 am-11:20 pm

3 stops28h 55m

$1,401

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 12/22

10:45 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops49h 20m

$1,161

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Deals found on 12/16

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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >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 Gotogate the most. Gotogate 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 December 12, 2025.

Booking 57 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $652). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,001). 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 to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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 December 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,413 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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
1,413 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,413 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
946 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,413 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 27h. There are 6408 mi between Melbourne Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • 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 Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $786 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $1,089. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 31% 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $652). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,001). 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 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$786Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,089Average$1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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