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$456+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Melbourne (MEL)

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Flightnetwork
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Flightnetwork
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,204
(Qantas Airways)

One-way from

$456
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,115
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/281:45 pmJNB - MEL
1 stop33h 30mSingapore Airlines
Fri 1/97:00 amMEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/29$898
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/211:05 amJNB - MEL
1 stop40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/1611:00 amMEL - JNB
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$950
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2911:05 amJNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 2/29:00 amMEL - JNB
2 stops31h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$1,037
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/173:10 amJNB - MEL
2 stops35h 35mRwandAir
Tue 2/104:10 pmMEL - JNB
2 stops31h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 4/29$1,170
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/296:45 pmJNB - MEL
2 stops29h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 7/76:30 amMEL - JNB
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,204
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/28:50 amJNB - MEL
1 stop29h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 12/304:10 pmMEL - JNB
2 stops33h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,218
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 6/1310:20 pmJNB - MEL
1 stop34h 20mEmirates
Fri 6/205:15 amMEL - JNB
1 stop23h 35mEmirates
Deal found 4/29$1,523
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/32:30 pmJNB - MEL
3 stops33h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 5/161:25 pmMEL - JNB
3 stops31h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/29$3,557
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/296:50 pmJNB - MEL
2 stops54h 00mKLM
Tue 5/209:15 amMEL - JNB
3 stops44h 05mKLM
Deal found 4/29$3,591

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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne 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 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/29

6:45 pm-8:20 am

2 stops29h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 7/7

6:30 am-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$1,204

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/13

4:50 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops46h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 6/20

10:45 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops47h 35m

$1,485

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/13

10:20 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop34h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 6/20

5:15 am-8:50 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$1,523

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/29

5:55 pm-7:05 am

3 stops53h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 7/7

9:20 pm-10:35 am

2 stops45h 15m

$2,068

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

11:20 am-10:15 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$456

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

11:20 am-11:35 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$557

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

9:50 am-3:35 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,776

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/16

5:50 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops41h 35m

$2,179

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Deals found on 4/29

Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne

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 OR Tambo to Melbourne in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of Flightnetwork to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Flightnetwork Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Flightnetwork >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Flightnetwork the most. Flightnetwork 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Melbourne 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 OR Tambo to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 34 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 JNB to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne 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 July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,203 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,788 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($1,204), RwandAir ($1,485), and Emirates ($1,523) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $456. Users have also found prices from $1,776 and $2,179 on Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Melbourne 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,034Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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