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Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne from R9 882

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from OR Tambo to Melbourne departing on 25/4. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Johannesburg to Melbourne.
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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Melbourne

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne 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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11:20 - 22:15JNB-MEL
26h 55m1 stop
23:45 - 7:40MEL-JNB
39h 55m1 stop
R19 593Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 11
11:20 - 10:35JNB-MEL
39h 15m2 stops
23:45 - 7:40MEL-JNB
39h 55m1 stop
R20 483Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 11
8:00 - 23:30JNB-MEL
31h 30m3 stops
12:05 - 15:50MEL-JNB
35h 45m3 stops
R21 618
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Thu, Apr 11 - Thu, Apr 18
9:55 - 5:05JNB-MEL
35h 10m1 stop
15:15 - 8:35MEL-JNB
25h 20m1 stop
R21 827Etihad Airways
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Thu, Apr 11 - Thu, Apr 18
9:55 - 17:20JNB-MEL
23h 25m1 stop
12:45 - 13:05MEL-JNB
32h 20m2 stops
R21 902
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Thu, Apr 11 - Thu, Apr 18
13:45 - 20:35JNB-MEL
22h 50m1 stop
7:15 - 6:10MEL-JNB
30h 55m1 stop
R22 925Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 18
19:10 - 19:35JNB-MEL
40h 25m2 stops
2:25 - 20:50MEL-JNB
26h 25m2 stops
R23 133Emirates
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Sat, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 3
19:10 - 5:30JNB-MEL
26h 20m1 stop
5:15 - 20:50MEL-JNB
23h 35m1 stop
R23 492Emirates
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Wed, Apr 10 - Wed, Apr 17
9:55 - 17:20JNB-MEL
23h 25m1 stop
15:15 - 8:35MEL-JNB
25h 20m1 stop
R25 537Etihad Airways
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Thu, Jun 13 - Thu, Aug 1
13:45 - 7:25JNB-MEL
33h 40m1 stop
15:40 - 6:10MEL-JNB
22h 30m1 stop
R40 094Singapore Airlines
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Sat, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 19

Flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne 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 Johannesburg to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Johannesburg to Melbourne, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Melbourne back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne is March, where tickets cost R20 407 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of tickets is R28 187 and R27 998 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 53 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Etihad Airways offered the best one-way deal for that route, at R9 882. KAYAK users also found Johannesburg to Melbourne return flights on Cathay Pacific from R19 593 and on Etihad Airways from R21 827.

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne take?

Flying between Melbourne and Johannesburg will take minimum 14h 40m and will require at least one stop.

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Cheapest flight

R9 882
Flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Melbourne 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 Johannesburg to Melbourne flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne was R522 for a one-way ticket and R1 035 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne?

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

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

    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 Johannesburg to Melbourne.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Melbourne?

    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 Melbourne with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

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

    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 Melbourne from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
25/4Thu
1 stopEtihad Airways
23h 25mJNB-MEL
R9 882
14/4Sun
2 stopsEtihad Airways
40h 40mJNB-MEL
R10 128
14/4Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
30h 40mJNB-MEL
R10 923
14/4Sun
2 stops
50h 20mJNB-AVV
R11 756
14/4Sun
3 stops
35h 30mJNB-MEL
R11 869
15/6Sat
2 stopsCathay Pacific
37h 40mJNB-MEL
R12 286
13/4Sat
3 stops
45h 00mJNB-MEL
R12 891
25/4Thu
2 stopsEmirates
37h 15mJNB-MEL
R13 630
14/4Sun
3 stops
43h 15mJNB-AVV
R14 557
15/6Sat
1 stopEmirates
26h 20mJNB-MEL
R17 056

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Johannesburg - Melbourne Flights

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Melbourne - Johannesburg

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