MEL - JNB

$1,011 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

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 22/10. 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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Cheapest return fare
$1,515
Typical prices: $1,876-$1,393
Singapore Airlines
Wed 12/8Wed 26/8
MEL - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$12,670
Delta
Sat 22/8Mon 14/9
MEL - JNB • Direct
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Cheapest • from $1,515 (return)
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne and OR Tambo. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,743 (return)
Shortest trip • 18h 07m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 31% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg (MEL-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to OR Tambo

Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Singapore Airlines Logo
05:55 - 19:20
MEL
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JNB
21h 25m
1 stop
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20:25 - 11:00
JNB
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MEL
30h 35m
1 stop
$1,515Singapore Airlines
Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
06:55 - 19:20
MEL
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JNB
21h 25m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 21:25
JNB
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MEL
22h 45m
1 stop
$1,664Singapore Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
Singapore Airlines Logo
06:55 - 19:20
MEL
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JNB
21h 25m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 08:15
JNB
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MEL
33h 35m
1 stop
$1,675Singapore Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
Singapore Airlines Logo
06:55 - 19:20
MEL
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JNB
21h 25m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 05:45
JNB
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MEL
31h 05m
1 stop
$1,685Singapore Airlines
Sat, 26 Sep - Wed, 28 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:10 - 13:25
MEL
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JNB
30h 15m
2 stops
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13:45 - 17:50
JNB
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MEL
43h 05m
1 stop
$1,729Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
16:20 - 19:20
MEL
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JNB
36h 00m
1 stop
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13:40 - 05:45
JNB
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MEL
31h 05m
1 stop
$1,736Singapore Airlines
Sun, 25 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
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18:20 - 08:20
MEL
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JNB
23h 00m
1 stop
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09:50 - 17:00
JNB
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MEL
22h 10m
1 stop
$1,742Etihad Airways
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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18:20 - 08:20
MEL
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JNB
23h 00m
1 stop
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09:50 - 17:00
JNB
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MEL
22h 10m
1 stop
$1,743Etihad Airways
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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18:20 - 08:20
MEL
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JNB
23h 00m
1 stop
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09:50 - 17:00
JNB
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MEL
22h 10m
1 stop
$1,745Etihad Airways
Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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18:20 - 08:20
MEL
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JNB
23h 00m
1 stop
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09:50 - 17:00
JNB
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MEL
22h 10m
1 stop
$1,755Etihad Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to OR Tambo flights

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.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in August.

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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost $1,206 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,411 and $1,953 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$1,011
Best time to beat the crowds (31% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (38% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg

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.
Estimated return price
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 $1,036 for a one-way ticket and $1,515 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance 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 $1,439 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 $2,049 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying 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 1539 reviews
7.8Food
8.3Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Entertainment
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Fast and efficient flight. Wifi worked well. Food selection could have been better

8.0 ExcellentWee Keng, Apr 2026
SIN - ICN
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Fast and efficient flight. Wifi worked well. Food selection could have been better

It was okay. I feel that Singapore Airlines isn't as good as it used to be but it's still not bad

Overall the airline tried to give excellent service. The wheelchair service was bad at SFO. My baggage was also delayed but I thank them for taking the trouble to find it and deliver it to my home.

I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

Excellent service. I pre-ordered gluten intolerant meal and they handle it with care. They served me my meal before other people's to avoid crossed contamination. Thank you 🙏

The flight crew was phenominal! We couldn't have asked for any better. They were experienced professionals.

a completely full flight - felt quite carmped in, despite being on the window seat. Meal served could better. Surely different from pre-covid trips I used to take to and from Bangkok.

Food was just okay, need to improve for other menu variations

Best airline I think. No problems with anything. Crew were great, no problems with the airline food and entertainment and a smooth flight.

I have difficulties to book wheelchair for my parents returned flight

I love to travel again and again in Emirates. Keep up the good work.

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

Food was great. More vegetarian options on menu would be great!

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

The plane was old so the entertainment system was difficult to operate. The crew did advise earlier. The plane was landed and parked away from the gates, which added 20+ mins to the overall arrival

I would have liked less packaged snacky stuff, more fruit. The crew was great.

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

Two crews were talking right in front of me without really paying attention to me, and I found that a bit rude of them. I would have preferred them to be more professional and quiet.

I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

Boarded almost 48 hrs later after a scheduling change on my initial flight that was not communicated either by kayak of SAA.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

It was ok, but not what it was like 20 years ago

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

I payed for extra leg room but in last moment my seating place was changed and i got standard one seat. Staff was not able to do anything , so was very disappointed because of this.

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

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