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$475+ 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
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lun. 8/4
lun. 8/11
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne are usually found in March or May, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Melbourne

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 julio 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$861
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$475
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,107
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne
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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 julio 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
lun. 9/811:20 amJNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
lun. 9/152:25 pmMEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/29$861
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/159:50 amJNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
jue. 1/156:20 pmMEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/29$863
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/1511:20 amJNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
jue. 1/159:05 pmMEL - JNB
2 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$899
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/157:50 pmJNB - MEL
1 stop24h 55mSingapore Airlines
lun. 6/159:15 amMEL - JNB
1 stop28h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/29$931
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/21:45 pmJNB - MEL
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
mar. 12/304:10 pmMEL - JNB
1 stop32h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,033
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
jue. 9/186:45 pmJNB - MEL
1 stop16h 05mQantas Airways
jue. 10/97:30 amMEL - JNB
1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,087

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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 julio 30, 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

lun. 9/8

11:20 am-10:15 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

lun. 9/15

2:25 pm-7:40 am

1 stop25h 15m

$861

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 11/15

9:50 am-5:00 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

jue. 1/15

6:20 pm-8:20 am

1 stop23h 00m

$863

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 10/15

11:20 am-11:15 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

jue. 1/15

9:05 pm-7:40 am

2 stops43h 35m

$899

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 11/15

7:50 pm-5:45 am

1 stop24h 55m

Melbourne

lun. 6/15

9:15 am-6:10 am

1 stop28h 55m

$931

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 12/2

1:45 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop24h 20m

Melbourne

mar. 12/30

4:10 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$1,033

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 9/18

6:45 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne

jue. 10/9

7:30 am-4:15 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$1,087

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 8/18

11:20 am-11:15 am

1 stop39h 55m

$475

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 9/19

11:20 am-10:20 am

2 stops39h 00m

$547

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 11/1

3:10 am-11:45 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$698

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 11/6

4:10 pm-11:45 pm

3 stops46h 35m

$933

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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.
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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 July 25, 2025.

Booking 48 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 julio 30, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Sydney (SYD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of 1-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne 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 $1,033.

What’s the fastest layover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne 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: 16h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 10m.

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 julio 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne 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
1,338 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
949 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
887 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,607 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,230 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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, Cathay Pacific ($861), Etihad Airways ($863), and Singapore Airlines ($931) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport. Cathay Pacific is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 $475. Users have also found prices from $698 and $933 on RwandAir and Qatar Airways, 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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Top airline flying from OR Tambo to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$824Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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