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Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg from $921

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to OR Tambo departing on 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo (MEL-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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02:25 - 16:15MEL-JNB
45h 50m1 stop
13:25 - 19:35JNB-MEL
46h 10m2 stops
$1,798Emirates
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Fri, 30 Aug - Fri, 13 Sep
15:50 - 20:50MEL-JNB
37h 00m2 stops
13:25 - 19:35JNB-MEL
46h 10m2 stops
$1,800Emirates
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Sat, 31 Aug - Fri, 13 Sep
21:10 - 08:35MEL-JNB
43h 25m1 stop
09:55 - 05:05JNB-MEL
35h 10m1 stop
$1,856Etihad Airways
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Wed, 17 Jul - Thu, 8 Aug
21:10 - 08:35MEL-JNB
43h 25m1 stop
09:55 - 05:05JNB-MEL
35h 10m1 stop
$1,950Etihad Airways
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Wed, 17 Jul - Sun, 11 Aug
06:15 - 16:10MEL-JNB
17h 55m1 stop
17:55 - 17:35JNB-MEL
15h 40m1 stop
$2,378Qantas Airways
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Thu, 18 Jul - Tue, 6 Aug
18:25 - 06:10MEL-JNB
19h 45m1 stop
13:45 - 17:10JNB-MEL
19h 25m1 stop
$2,381Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 17 Jul - Tue, 6 Aug
07:15 - 06:10MEL-JNB
30h 55m1 stop
13:45 - 05:20JNB-MEL
30h 35m1 stop
$2,384Singapore Airlines
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Fri, 20 Sep - Mon, 21 Oct
06:30 - 16:10MEL-JNB
17h 40m1 stop
17:55 - 17:05JNB-MEL
15h 10m1 stop
$2,491Qantas Airways
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Thu, 18 Jul - Wed, 7 Aug
15:15 - 17:00MEL-JNB
33h 45m1 stop
13:35 - 23:30JNB-MEL
25h 55m1 stop
$2,684Qatar Airways
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Tue, 16 Jul - Sat, 10 Aug
15:15 - 17:00MEL-JNB
33h 45m1 stop
20:15 - 23:30JNB-MEL
43h 15m1 stop
$2,689Qatar Airways
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Tue, 16 Jul - Fri, 9 Aug

Flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Johannesburg, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is October, where tickets cost $1,901 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $3,116 and $2,687 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 75 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Melbourne to Johannesburg found on KAYAK was with Etihad Airways for $1,100. Emirates proposed a return connection from $1,798 and Etihad Airways from $1,856.

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Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$921
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (37% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Johannesburg flights

  • Are there banking and currency exchange services at OR Tambo Airport?

    Cash machines and ATMs at OR Tambo Airport are open 24h. However, it would be wise to notify your bank ahead of your trip as withdrawal limits and bank fees may apply. Travellers can find full banking services at Terminal A, Arrivals. Exchange services can also be found in the Arrivals Area.

  • Is there public transport from OR Tambo to downtown Johannesburg?

    OR Tambo is the main airport in South Africa. The main transfer options from the airport to various destinations in Johannesburg include a train network and taxis. A taxi ride from the airport to the city centre takes around 40min and costs approximately R 658.43 (A$ 59.35). Travelling from the airport to downtown Johannesburg using the metro system takes roughly 20min, and a one-way ticket costs around R 181.99 (A$ 16.41).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $602 for a one-way ticket and $1,175 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

    When flying out of Melbourne you will be using Melbourne. You will be landing at Johannesburg, also known as Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Johannesburg, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,781 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,050 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg

  • Freshen up with a shower before taking a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). There are free shower facilities in Terminal 2, Departure Level, just beyond the Duty-Free area. However, bring your toiletries and towel with you or purchase a kit near the security checkpoint.
  • Mobile charging stations are available throughout Melbourne Airport. Charging areas in Terminal 3 are located after the security checkpoint, between Gate 7 and Gate 9. Passengers using Terminal 4 can charge their devices after security, near the main food court.
  • There are no direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to OR Tambo Airport (JNB). However, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways operate one-stop, and some multi-stop, flights to OR Tambo from Melbourne Airport via Doha, Abu Dhabi and Cairo.
  • The Aspire Lounge in OR Tambo International Airport is open to all passengers, including arriving passengers, regardless of their airline and flight ticket. A wide variety of beverages and food are available at this lounge; it is the perfect place to unwind after a long, tiresome flight from Melbourne.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to OR Tambo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1479 reviews
8.2entertainment
8.7crew
8.4boarding
8.1comfort
7.8food
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Good flight. Fiod was ready a bit late hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

10.0 ExcellentYM, Apr 2024SIN - KUL
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Good flight. Fiod was ready a bit late hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

Good flight. The food was served a bit late, hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

All in all the flight was good. Love the fact that for airline food it was piping hot

I requested an aisle seat and got a middle seat The flight gate was changed and the flight was delayed

They made me check my carry on even though there was room We un boarded in a strange way but overall it was good

Cabin Crew always friendly and helpful. Seating cramped - foul smelling from toilets, high risk of disease. Guard personal property such as expensive sunglasses Coffee always awful and cold Meal trays toddler sized Not worth the extra cost to fly SQ - use a budget airline, same if not better experience

Seating cramped; close to toilet, foul smelling and noisy, very unhygienic and disease risk Free and paid Wi-Fi NOT accessible at all - misleading advertising Very expensive sunglasses disappeared from back seat pouch. Coffee disgusting and cold

It seems paying premium economy does not make difference with economy. No priority boarding, not worthy paying extra$$$ for premium economy.

A pc of cake or biscuit at least. The airport was like a maze need to take another bus to the main terminal to immigration.

Perfect experience from boarding through to leaving the flight, comfortable and personalised service from all staff, highly recommended

Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

Good but needs to improve cleanliness Coffee serve cold Needs to raise standard serving food Otherwise good

WORST AIRLINE EVER—FOOD WAS MEDIOCRE AND WIDEBODY 777 BOEING WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE! IT WAS NOT WORTH THE MONEY THAT I PAID.

Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.

The boarding was very chaotic and some airline staff were rude. This needs attending to.

On both legs of my trips (Jhb - Dxb and Dxb - Jhb) the entertainment system did not work.

I wish any of the US airlines operated like Emirates

Food was not great. Crew members were created hassle with attitude at the gates and wasted my valuable time. I have been traveling in Emirates airlines many times. Over all not happy flying in Emirates airlines this time. Seats are very small and not comfortable. Seats looks like very very old and congested. It would be nice if they fix these kind of issues. I hope my next trip will be hassle free and comfortable journey in Emirates airlines. Thank you.

Boarding was chaotic ,wish it was better orgnaised. Seating was comfortable , however food quality left much to be desired. Over all a great experience but with room for imporvement. The Dubai Delhi sector was terrible with poor seat pitch over crowded rack space , crew trying to put even laptop containing bags in to luggage even the waiting area was poorly kept - the dubai - delhi lap was extremly poor flying experience in all respects - the waiting area, the craft the seat pitch & the service quality. It is sad but this will make me look for other options when flying out of Delhi.

Over all good service but from Dubai to Delhi horrible service. Not happy

I had first class service from them. A little late taking off, but no major problem

They made us deliberate waste time by holding our passports and boarding passes making us miss the flight

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

Too many boarding protocols. Never experienced with other international flights.

I had never seen any cabin crews behaving like that. They are not at all professionally fit for this job

Very very bad.. more than 48 hr I didn’t received my baggage yet

Not so good. Issues with seat assignments, unruly lines during check-in, half a sandwich on an international flight. I was originally supposed to be on Qatar airways, but it was switched to Indigo after I bought my tickets. They wouldn't even let me get seat assignments from the US to Mumbai. I was automatically assigned seats, and a middle one at that. Terrible.

The plane from Dublin to Doha was quite comfortable. I was in economy and the seats and rows were very tight. The man in front of me reclined his seat and it made my screen incredibly close to my face and I wasn’t able to take my tray down and my knees were pressed against the seat. I had to ask three times for him to pull his seat up but in his defence he hadn’t even reclined it far, the rows were just too close. I had a pain in my side by the end of the flight from the chairs which were quite worn and not very padded or supportive. It was a significantly inferior plane to the plane from Doha to Sydney and vice versa.

If you want to make money pls charge it in the ticket, Chennai check in crew simply forcing travelers make payment for unnecessary. Second, Chennai crew not even listening travelers request. Poor service and not sure you will improve with my feedback.

There was no phone charger, uncomfortable seats, unprofessional flight attendants, didn’t like food. Could not reserve seat in advance

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

1) crackly headphone jack 2) one of the emergency seats recline. Usually second row does. But in this case neither did 3) food was scrambled eggs or fruit. 4) fruit should not be the option to eggs 5)miserable unpleasant crew not a smile. Thought that was a virgin thing

Qantas are unable to service and unfit for purpose, they cannot transport Australians on time to overseas destinations. On top of the inflated ticketing, the Sydney flight to Santiago was impacted because the plane was delayed arriving and then further bungling by Qantas admitting the ground new ground crew in charge of cleaning were not trained. The impact on passengers with connecting flights was tremendous and long ques of frustrated passengers waiting for rescheduling. **Qantas has become the Australian Spirit of disappointment**

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

The service and smooth landing. Food was delicious and the staff was friendly. We arrived earlier than scheduled.

Wonderful crew, good food. Absolutely loved the wine spritz and wish I could buy it!

Don’t like last minute airline change. Not able to choose seat earlier.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

It has been a couple of years since I flew with Etihad last, after having a unpleasant experience with them coming out of the pandemic. I can say that the experience has uplifted, but I can’t really rate the service. At Barcelona airport the service was great, with their dedicated Etihad staff very helpful. The onboard experience wasn’t great, not very personalised and it really makes sense why Etihad doesn’t feature in the top 10 2023 Skytrax awards. The crew just seemed to be inattentive and almost absent from the cabin. I felt that I had to keep getting their attention. Even after I’d finished my meal, an hour went by before I had to call them to clear the tray/plate etc.

In my opinion, Etihad Airways is a first rate airline except for one important element. On the day before my return flights, when I chose my seats on the Etihad website I was charged an additional $55 (US) in order to sit on the aisle. I was not at all happy about this additional "hidden" charge and I felt cheated.

One thing is very important is you people not giving seat arrangement together to couple, senior citizen. You have to take care of senior citizen. Do not look about money. Money is not important everywhere. Make relationship strong is very very important. I like Etiyad air line out of all air line. Food was hot and delicious. Air hostess gave very good service, nice attitude, very good behaviour. I gave 10 out of 10 marks. Thanks Jivraj

Etihad broke my suitcase Also over charged me for luggage

1.Aircraft Comfort: The aircraft type was quite small with non-reclining, cramped seats that significantly lacked comfort. 2.In-flight Entertainment: There was no provision of in-flight entertainment screens or Wi-Fi for the majority of the flight. 3.Boarding Process at New Abu Dhabi Airport: Despite the move to a new airport, which promised enhanced experiences, the use of buses instead of jet bridges did not meet expectations, causing inconvenience. 4.Gate Change Communication: A last-minute gate change was poorly communicated, resulting in a long and difficult walk.

Very unfriendly team. It was very difficult to get a cup of coffee. Legroom was extremely small. Old, dilapidated plane.

Crew was good, boarding mediocre, food choices were limited, seating was not comfortable

Sits are very uncomfortable Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

Sits are very uncomfortable and food quality should be improved. Alcohol you have to ask and wait for more then 1/2 hrs. Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
29/8Thu
2 stops
33h 00mMEL-JNB
$921
4/5Sat
3 stops
39h 15mMEL-JNB
$969
29/8Thu
3 stops
43h 30mMEL-JNB
$1,001
4/5Sat
2 stops
41h 25mMEL-JNB
$1,030
31/7Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
43h 25mMEL-JNB
$1,100
29/8Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
29h 05mMEL-JNB
$1,289
4/5Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
44h 50mMEL-JNB
$1,308
31/8Sat
1 stopSingapore Airlines
67h 45mMEL-JNB
$1,344
30/8Fri
1 stopEmirates
26h 25mMEL-JNB
$1,438
30/7Tue
2 stopsEmirates
45h 50mMEL-JNB
$1,616

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
30/4Tue
multi-stop
25h 20mMEL-JNB
11/5Sat
multi-stop
29h 55mJNB-MEL
$2,017
30/4Tue
multi-stopEmirates
36h 15mMEL-JNB
11/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
39h 30mJNB-MEL
$2,093
29/4Mon
multi-stopEmirates
45h 50mMEL-JNB
11/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
39h 30mJNB-MEL
$2,095
30/4Tue
multi-stopEmirates
36h 15mMEL-JNB
11/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
37h 15mJNB-MEL
$2,124
30/4Tue
multi-stop
25h 20mMEL-JNB
10/5Fri
multi-stop
43h 50mJNB-MEL
$2,175
30/4Tue
multi-stop
31h 35mMEL-JNB
11/5Sat
multi-stop
29h 55mJNB-MEL
$2,211
29/4Mon
multi-stop
40h 45mMEL-JNB
11/5Sat
multi-stop
29h 55mJNB-MEL
$2,217
29/4Mon
multi-stop
40h 45mMEL-JNB
10/5Fri
multi-stop
45h 00mJNB-MEL
$2,285
30/4Tue
multi-stop
31h 40mMEL-JNB
11/5Sat
multi-stop
29h 55mJNB-MEL
$2,317
30/4Tue
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
31h 40mMEL-JNB
11/5Sat
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
33h 30mJNB-MEL
$3,737

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Melbourne - Johannesburg Flights

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Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Destination:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

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