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Cheapest return fare
R14 192
Typical prices: R13 984-R17 959
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/2Fri 19/2
JNB - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R7 631
Typical prices: R9 435-R12 532
Qatar Airways
Tue 27/10
JNB - MEL • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between OR Tambo and Melbourne. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg R14 095 (return)
Shortest trip • 15h 32m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne (JNB-MEL)

 
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Melbourne

Mon, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 19
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 17:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
36h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 15:35MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R14 192Qatar Airways
Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 23:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
41h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
23:40 - 15:35MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R14 208Qatar Airways
Sat, Feb 6 - Thu, Feb 11
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 17:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
22h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 8:20MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R15 118Etihad Airways
Fri, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
0:20 - 6:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
45h 10m2 stops Istanbul Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 22:25MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul
R17 592Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:30 - 5:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
48h 15m3 stops Harare Lusaka Doha Hamad Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:10 - 8:40MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R17 672Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 9
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 7:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
35h 50m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:25 - 7:55MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
R22 429Cathay Pacific
Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 9
Emirates Logo
13:30 - 17:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
43h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Adelaide
Emirates Logo
6:15 - 16:15MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
R24 776Emirates
Sun, Dec 6 - Fri, Jan 1
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 10:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
30h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi
Emirates Logo
6:15 - 20:35MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
R26 787Emirates
Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Apr 5
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 10:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
38h 30m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Brisbane
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:00 - 7:55MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl
R65 867Cathay Pacific
Sat, Nov 28 - Sat, Dec 5
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 17:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
22h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 8:20MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R80 809Etihad Airways
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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.

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Melbourne Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between R15 645 and R19 668 in February.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R14 192 on Qatar Airways (Feb 8–Feb 19).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport is February, where tickets cost R15 022 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R20 258 and R19 652 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low season

July

Cheapest flight

R7 631
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (17% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport was R7 631 for a one-way ticket and R14 192 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)?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne are Qatar Airways and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of R15 860 and an overall rating of 7,4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R19 384 and an overall rating of 7,5.

  • 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.

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