$675+ 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 6/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
Mar 3 — Mar 101
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to OR TamboExplore 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 February 1, 2026.
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 February 1, 2026.
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 5/165:55 am
MEL
- JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 5/307:50 pm
JNB
- MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$944
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 8/206:25 pm
MEL
- JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/77:50 pm
JNB
- MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/30![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$948
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/126:20 pm
MEL
- JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/151:45 pm
JNB
- MEL
1 stop43h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,010
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/167:25 pm
MEL
- JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 3/237:55 pm
JNB
- MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,085
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1610:35 pm
MEL
- JNB
3 stops42h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/231:45 pm
JNB
- MEL
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,122
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/81:10 pm
MEL
- JNB
3 stops44h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/1512:45 pm
JNB
- MEL
1 stop25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,141
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/84:10 pm
MEL
- JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/151:45 pm
JNB
- MEL
1 stop31h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,159
Best flights from Melbourne to OR TamboDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 1, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 1, 2026.
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 5/165:55 am
MEL
- JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 5/307:50 pm
JNB
- MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$944
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1610:35 pm
MEL
- JNB
3 stops42h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/231:45 pm
JNB
- MEL
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,122
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/234:10 pm
MEL
- JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 3/308:55 pm
JNB
- MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/31![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,182
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/167:25 pm
MEL
- JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 3/237:55 pm
JNB
- MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,085
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/181:10 pm
MEL
- JNB
3 stops44h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/2511:00 am
JNB
- MEL
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,160
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/2310:35 pm
MEL
- JNB
3 stops42h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/302:45 pm
JNB
- MEL
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,177
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to OR TamboDiscover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Data last updated February 1, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Data last updated February 1, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 2/27:55 pm
MEL
- JNB
2 stops28h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 2/149:25 am
JNB
- MEL
3 stops28h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,498
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/126:20 pm
MEL
- JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/151:45 pm
JNB
- MEL
1 stop43h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,010
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/1211:55 pm
MEL
- JNB
3 stops29h 30m
Emirates
Sun 2/154:10 pm
JNB
- MEL
3 stops29h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 1/29![Emirates logo]()
$2,540
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Mon 2/167:55 pm
MEL
- JNB
2 stops28h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 2/229:25 am
JNB
- MEL
3 stops28h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/29![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,413
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Wed 2/256:50 pm
MEL
- JNB
2 stops29h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sat 3/289:40 am
JNB
- MEL
3 stops28h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/29![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,832
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Wed 2/2510:30 pm
MEL
- JNB
3 stops30h 55m
Emirates
Sat 3/284:10 pm
JNB
- MEL
3 stops29h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 1/29![Emirates logo]()
$2,554
One-way flights from Melbourne to OR TamboSearch for one-way flight options from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 1, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to OR Tambo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 1, 2026.
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Thu 6/183:10 pm
MEL
- JNB
2 stops31h 10m
RwandAir
Deal found 2/1![RwandAir logo]()
$675
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 7/167:25 am
MEL
- JNB
1 stop32h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/1![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$721
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 6/303:10 pm
MEL
- JNB
2 stops31h 10m
RwandAir
Deal found 2/1![RwandAir logo]()
$744
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 7/177:25 am
MEL
- JNB
1 stop32h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/1![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$750
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 6/1910:45 pm
MEL
- JNB
2 stops35h 35m
RwandAir
Deal found 2/1![RwandAir logo]()
$779
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 6/2210:45 pm
MEL
- JNB
2 stops47h 35m
RwandAir
Deal found 2/1![RwandAir logo]()
$781
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Sat 7/1110:45 pm
MEL
- JNB
2 stops47h 35m
RwandAir
Deal found 1/31![RwandAir logo]()
$783
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/611:00 am
MEL
- JNB
2 stops53h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/1![China Eastern logo]()
$814
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sun 6/2810:45 pm
MEL
- JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$820
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 7/13:10 pm
MEL
- JNB
1 stop44h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$823
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 7/24:10 pm
MEL
- JNB
1 stop43h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$827
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sun 6/2810:45 pm
MEL
- JNB
2 stops47h 35m
RwandAir
Deal found 2/1![RwandAir logo]()
$848
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 February 1, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $944 (Singapore Airlines) |
One-way from | $675 (RwandAir) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $1,009 |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 February 1, 2026.
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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Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Sat 5/16
5:55 am-6:35 pm
1 stop20h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 5/30
7:50 pm-7:25 am
1 stop27h 35m
$944
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Mon 3/16
7:25 pm-6:35 pm
1 stop32h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 3/23
7:55 pm-5:45 am
1 stop24h 50m
$1,085
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Mon 3/16
10:35 pm-8:20 am
3 stops42h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 3/23
1:45 pm-11:20 pm
1 stop24h 35m
$1,122
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Wed 3/18
1:10 pm-12:25 am
3 stops44h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 3/25
11:00 am-11:00 pm
1 stop27h 00m
$1,160
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Mon 3/23
10:35 pm-8:20 am
3 stops42h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 3/30
2:45 pm-11:10 pm
1 stop23h 25m
$1,177
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Mon 3/23
4:10 pm-8:40 am
1 stop25h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 3/30
8:55 pm-5:55 am
1 stop24h 00m
$1,182
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Thu 6/25
3:10 pm-2:20 pm
2 stops31h 10m
$675
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Thu 7/23
3:10 pm-2:20 pm
2 stops31h 10m
$675
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Sat 6/20
3:10 pm-2:20 pm
2 stops31h 10m
$675
MelbourneJohannesburg
MEL - JNB
MELJNB
Melbourne
Tue 7/21
3:10 pm-2:20 pm
2 stops31h 10m
$675
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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 February.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport
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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 January 30, 2026.
Booking 37 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 $654). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $984). 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?
How often are flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg delayed?
About 100% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 320 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Johannesburg flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Johannesburg flights?
Over the last year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 100% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Perth (PER) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of 1-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $879.
What’s the fastest layover option from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 00m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Perth (PER) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 48m.
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 February 1, 2026.
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.
Food
7.8
Overall
8.2
Boarding
8.3
Entertainment
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodPierre,Apr 2025
MLE - SIN
Food
7.8
Overall
8.2
Boarding
8.3
Entertainment
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodPierre,Apr 2025
MLE - SIN
Food
7.8
Overall
8.2
Boarding
8.3
Entertainment
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodPierre,Apr 2025
MLE - SIN
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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to OR Tambo
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$786 | Average$1,075 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$1,296 | Average$1,750 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% |