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$564+ 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$957
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$564
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,132
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 11/36:20 pmMEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 11/259:50 amJNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/10$957
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:20 pmMEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Fri 11/289:50 amJNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/11$992
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Wed 10/226:10 pmMEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/2611:05 amJNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,059
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/212:35 amMEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Tue 11/257:50 pmJNB - MEL
1 stop27h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,063
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:20 pmMEL - JNB
2 stops45h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 11/309:50 amJNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/11$1,100
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 11/310:35 pmMEL - JNB
3 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/2511:05 amJNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,113
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 10/277:00 amMEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sun 11/91:40 pmJNB - MEL
1 stop33h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,116

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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 September 11, 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

Fri 11/14

6:20 pm-8:20 am

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/28

9:50 am-5:00 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$992

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 11/3

6:20 pm-7:10 am

2 stops45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/25

9:50 am-5:00 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,098

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 11/14

6:20 pm-7:10 am

2 stops45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/30

9:50 am-5:00 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,101

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 10/27

7:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/9

1:40 pm-8:15 am

1 stop33h 35m

$1,116

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

7:15 am-8:40 am

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/14

1:45 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$1,174

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 2/1

12:35 am-6:35 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/14

1:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$1,233

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 10/19

6:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/15

9:50 am-5:00 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,248

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 11/14

6:00 am-8:40 am

2 stops35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/30

9:25 am-11:05 am

2 stops40h 40m

$1,306

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 10/15

6:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop23h 10m

$572

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 10/16

6:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop23h 10m

$574

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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 August 29, 2025.

Booking 83 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 $1,675). 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 September 11, 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
1,365 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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
1,365 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,365 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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
905 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,365 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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 20h 35m. There are 6408 mi between Melbourne Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $1,114. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 34% 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 $1,675). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$786Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,114Average$1,602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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