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R9 018 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne (JNB-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg 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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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Melbourne

ma., okt. 20 - ma., nov. 17
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 5:20JNB-MEL
24h 30m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
7:00 - 18:35MEL-JNB
20h 35m1 stop
R14 594Singapore Airlines
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to., nov. 6 - on., nov. 19
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 - 12:30JNB-MEL
40h 25m1 stop
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0:45 - 7:40MEL-JNB
39h 55m1 stop
R15 024Cathay Pacific
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sø., aug. 3 - sø., aug. 17
South African Logo
20:55 - 5:20JNB-MEL
24h 25m1 stop
South African Logo
17:45 - 5:15MEL-JNB
19h 30m1 stop
R17 803South African
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ma., jul. 28 - ma., aug. 4
South African Logo
20:55 - 22:20JNB-MEL
17h 25m1 stop
South African Logo
19:45 - 5:15MEL-JNB
17h 30m1 stop
R17 857South African
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to., jul. 24 - to., jul. 31
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 18:50JNB-MEL
16h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:30 - 16:20MEL-JNB
17h 50m1 stop
R18 251Qantas Airways
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sø., jun. 29 - ma., jul. 7
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 19:35JNB-MEL
16h 50m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:30 - 16:20MEL-JNB
17h 50m1 stop
R18 753Qantas Airways
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to., sep. 18 - to., okt. 9
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20:25 - 10:05JNB-MEL
29h 40m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
18:30 - 16:10MEL-JNB
30h 40m2 stops
R21 138Qatar Airways
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ti., jun. 24 - fr., jun. 27
Qatar Airways Logo
20:25 - 22:40JNB-MEL
42h 15m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
6:00 - 16:10MEL-JNB
42h 10m2 stops
R25 405Qatar Airways
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ti., jun. 24 - ma., jun. 30
Emirates Logo
13:25 - 5:30JNB-MEL
32h 05m1 stop
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5:15 - 20:50MEL-JNB
23h 35m1 stop
R25 423Emirates
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ti., jun. 24 - on., jul. 2
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13:25 - 16:40JNB-MEL
43h 15m1 stop
Emirates Logo
5:15 - 20:50MEL-JNB
23h 35m1 stop
R25 530Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Melbourne flights

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 Airport (Tullamarine)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport is March, where tickets cost R17 445 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R24 670 and R24 078 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR9 018
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
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.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • Does Johannesburg Airport have an airport lounge I can use?

    Yes. Johannesburg Airport has a wide variety of airport lounges that you can access by purchasing a ticket on the door or buy booking a slot for yourself online before you fly. Prices start at around R 250 (around A$ 23) for the more economical lounges, such as the Bidvest Lounge, up to around R 450 (around A$ 40) for the premier lounges, such as the Bidvest Premier Lounge. You'll get complimentary food, drinks, and high-speed Wi-Fi in all the lounges, but the more expensive ones also provide shower facilities.

  • Can I fly direct from Johannesburg Airport (JNB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

    Unfortunately, there aren't any direct routes between Johannesburg and Melbourne. However, several airlines have routes with only one stop. Qatar Airways has routes from Johannesburg to Melbourne with one stop in Doha (DOH), and Singapore Airlines has frequent routes with one stop in Singapore (SIN). If you fly with Emirates, you can have the option to stop in Dubai International Airport (DXB).

  • I have an early-morning flight. Is there a hotel near Johannesburg Airport so I can stay and fly?

    Yes, there are plenty of options. Intercontinental Hotel Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 70 m from the terminal (easy walking distance), and you can also walk to City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport (above the airport's multi-floor car park). Southern Sun OR Tambo Airport is 500 m away, and has a free 24/7 shuttle, which departs every 15min from the bus/shuttle terminal. You'll be able to find the bus/shuttle terminal by following signs for "Public Transport" from inside the airport.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport was R503 for a one-way ticket and R814 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne, Qantas Airways or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne are Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of R20 482 and an overall rating of 7,5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R17 539 and an overall rating of 7,4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine).

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport

  • At Johannesburg Airport (JNB), there are porters available and on-hand to help you with your bags for a recommended minimum fee of R 10 (A$ 0.91) per bag.
  • If you need to change money for your trip, you can do it at the airport; Johannesburg Airport has five banks and three Currency Exchange desks.
  • You can book both your flight to Melbourne (MEL) and your rental car for your onward journey from the airport on KAYAK. When you land, there are walkways from all of the terminals to the rental car desks; they're located directly opposite Terminal 2.

Top 5 airlines serving from OR Tambo to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Melbourne. 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3266 reviews
8,3Crew
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
7,8Food
8,2Entertainment
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Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

10,0 ExcellentPaul, Jun 2025BKK - DXB
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Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Emirates is superb service. The A380 was very comfortable. The cabin crew is really helpful

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Food from Surabaya was below average but from Singapore is much better

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Great airline. Excellent service, good food & lots of TV movies/shows to choose from.

Timing very good from sfo to Singapore and service was awesome and economy class seats are great overall very good experience thanks

This flight was 16 hours and they made it very tolerable. Seats were comfortable and the staff very accommodating. I had plenty of inflight entertainment. Food was very good.

They made 22 hours aboard aircraft very enjoyable. I was very impressed with the attention to detail and level of service. Singapore airline will be my preferred choice going forward.

Service excellent would chose Singapore airlines as my first choice

The staff were amazing and very kind. The seats recline a little too far back and are up close when sitting behind.

Special request meals are really below average. Vegetarian options are very limited if you didn't prebook.

I've stomach problems after 2 hours of flight, Iris, the flight purser not only did her best to make me feel comfortable, she went above and beyond providing pain relievers medicines and ointment. She look and found a doctor passenger on the flight to provide advise. She even report on ground staffs about my condition and provide wheelchair upon arrival. Kudos to her and Cathay Pacific!

So so, crew was overly professional and lacks human touch. Equipment is very old, especially the HKG-PVG CX366 flight. That plane along with its decor must have twenty years of history, or at least I had that impression.

very professional and very attentive to my Special Needs as I required a Wheel Chair and assistance to board

Crew was great. But a bit understaffed. The business class seat, etc were dated. But comfortable. Some legs had entertainment system from a decade ago. Selections were rather poor. Food was mediocre at best. Actually poor for business class standards. I liked the lounge in Hong Kong. Showers were great. Food was nice.

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

It was okay overall but the food was very, very bad.

When comes to Taiwan airlines China airlines is the best rest are pure trash

Fast boarding flight on time boarded plane back to front instead of stupid zone groups like US airlines do...

Horrible airline. Missed my baggage and don’t want to reimburse for the basis items. Pathetic customer service

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I’ve flown with Qatar multiple times and the service has always been great. Very professional, organized, the food is delicious and plentiful, tons of entertainment.

The American/Hollywood movies in the entertainment system lack english subtitles, they tend to have only arabic subtitles. Coupled with the low quality airplane earphones and cabin noise, it sometimes is difficult to follow the movie dialogues.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Seat experience average as they use old 777 for must flights despite full load. Qr fares are higher than other airlines for same routes so they should at least upgrade the planes . Food is average and same dishes for months on most routes I travelled at least - the Arabian rice dish “Maqboos” on every flight for months - I am sure there are other food Arabian dishes ?? It’s become boring ! Crew is always good which makes up for these things but hey confirm us what we need

Very unimpressed that I was dumped from the seat I had booked and paid for after check in. Apparently a family wanted to sit together, however as they all were adults I think they should have pre booked their seats like I did. I will be approaching Qatar for a refund. That and the dreadful state of the flooding toilets made me wonder how they managed to be voted the best airline. Not worth the money.

riding in first class, you don't expect every time you order your dinner or breakfast that the first thing the stewardess says is Let me see if we have any left. Also, the food selection was not great: 3 of 4 entrees had mushrooms and I dont eat mushrooms, the 4th item was 'let me see if we have any left' and this was within 30 mins of entering the flight! Same experience level, it didn't feel first class this round.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

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