Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg from R12 417

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/11. 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 in flight searches from Melbourne to Johannesburg.
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often in flight searches from Melbourne to Johannesburg.

How much is the cheapest flight from Melbourne to OR Tambo?

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.
11:40 - 8:15MEL-JNB
37h 35m1 stop
8:45 - 20:50JNB-MEL
36h 05m1 stop
R20 185Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Feb 13 - Tue, Mar 5
10:10 - 21:55MEL-JNB
28h 45m2 stops
12:25 - 17:20JNB-MEL
28h 55m2 stops
R20 357Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 29
11:10 - 19:30MEL-JNB
25h 20m1 stop
4:50 - 5:05JNB-MEL
24h 15m1 stop
R21 199Etihad Airways
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Tue, Feb 13 - Thu, Feb 22
5:25 - 1:35AVV-JNB
37h 10m1 stop
11:35 - 9:15JNB-AVV
21h 40m1 stop
R21 792Qantas Airways
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Tue, Feb 13 - Tue, Mar 5
7:10 - 7:50MEL-JNB
41h 40m2 stops
13:50 - 6:35JNB-MEL
40h 45m2 stops
R21 868Emirates
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Tue, Feb 13 - Tue, Mar 5
16:40 - 19:30MEL-JNB
43h 50m1 stop
4:50 - 16:15JNB-MEL
35h 25m1 stop
R22 040Etihad Airways
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Wed, Jan 24 - Thu, Feb 29
22:25 - 21:55MEL-JNB
40h 30m2 stops
17:20 - 16:25JNB-MEL
23h 05m1 stop
R22 193Emirates
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Mon, Feb 12 - Tue, Mar 5
5:25 - 1:35AVV-JNB
37h 10m1 stop
11:35 - 9:15JNB-AVV
21h 40m1 stop
R25 044Qantas Airways
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Tue, Feb 13 - Thu, Feb 22
17:30 - 13:20MEL-JNB
36h 50m2 stops
22:10 - 9:05JNB-MEL
34h 55m2 stops
R27 952RwandAir
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Fri, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 28
17:00 - 2:00MEL-JNB
51h 00m3 stops
23:10 - 9:05JNB-MEL
58h 55m2 stops
R29 865RwandAir
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Fri, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 2

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R12 417
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (35% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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.
Average price per month
To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
Flight prices as travel date approaches
To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Melbourne

  • The cheapest flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg was found, on average, 82 days before departure.
  • Book at least 6 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be November, December and January. The cheapest month to fly is March.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Johannesburg flights

  • How long does a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg take?

    There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 17h 35m.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

    In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Melbourne to Johannesburg found on KAYAK was with Qatar Airways for R14 177. Singapore Airlines proposed a return connection from R20 185 and Etihad Airways from R21 199.

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

    For Melbourne to Johannesburg, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Johannesburg back to Melbourne, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

    Melbourne is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Johannesburg. You will leave Melbourne from one of these airports: Melbourne Avalon or Melbourne. You will be arriving at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

    The earliest departure to Johannesburg leaves Melbourne at 0:20.

  • What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

    The last departure to Johannesburg leaves Melbourne at 23:40.

  • Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne and Johannesburg?

    There are no direct flights connecting Melbourne to Johannesburg.

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

  • 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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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.
6/11Mon
2 stopsMultiple Airlines
43h 00mMEL-JNB
R12 417
6/11Mon
3 stopsMultiple Airlines
39h 50mMEL-JNB
R13 259
6/11Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
25h 40mMEL-JNB
R14 177
24/11Fri
1 stopEtihad Airways
43h 50mMEL-JNB
R14 713
6/11Mon
1 stopQantas Airways
17h 35mAVV-JNB
R16 415
6/11Mon
2 stopsMultiple Airlines
50h 35mAVV-JNB
R16 702
5/11Sun
1 stopCathay Pacific
39h 30mMEL-JNB
R17 755
24/11Fri
2 stopsEtihad Airways
42h 30mMEL-JNB
R19 132
5/11Sun
2 stopsEmirates
50h 25mMEL-JNB
R19 304
24/11Fri
1 stopQantas Airways
17h 35mAVV-JNB
R22 825

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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.
3/10Tue
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
26h 25mMEL-JNB
27/10Fri
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
48h 10mJNB-MEL
R24 528
29/9Fri
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
23h 35mMEL-JNB
6/10Fri
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
51h 20mJNB-MEL
R30 286
3/10Tue
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
26h 25mMEL-JNB
27/10Fri
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
27h 00mJNB-MEL
R32 372
29/9Fri
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
40h 50mMEL-JNB
6/10Fri
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
51h 20mJNB-MEL
R33 405
29/9Fri
multi-stopEmirates
23h 35mMEL-JNB
6/10Fri
multi-stopEmirates
23h 10mJNB-MEL
R33 462
29/9Fri
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
37h 05mMEL-JNB
6/10Fri
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
47h 30mJNB-MEL
R45 343
29/9Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
31h 30mAVV-JNB
6/10Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
20h 10mJNB-AVV
R48 137
3/10Tue
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
38h 35mMEL-JNB
27/10Fri
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
22h 50mJNB-MEL
R81 503
29/9Fri
multi-stopKLM
43h 55mMEL-JNB
6/10Fri
multi-stopKLM
47h 30mJNB-MEL
R106 280
29/9Fri
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
45h 20mMEL-JNB
5/10Thu
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
49h 10mJNB-MEL
R106 681

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