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R12 759 Find cheap flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Johannesburg

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17:10 - 15:35MEL-JNB
31h 25m1 stop
8:50 - 18:25JNB-MEL
24h 35m1 stop
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Fri, Feb 7 - Fri, Feb 21
13:35 - 13:10MEL-JNB
32h 35m3 stops
11:05 - 7:10JNB-MEL
35h 05m1 stop
R20 327
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Fri, Feb 7 - Sat, Mar 1
17:10 - 9:45MEL-JNB
25h 35m1 stop
13:35 - 23:30JNB-MEL
25h 55m1 stop
R20 626Qatar Airways
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Sat, Mar 22 - Thu, Apr 10
0:35 - 6:10MEL-JNB
38h 35m1 stop
13:45 - 18:10JNB-MEL
19h 25m1 stop
R20 855Singapore Airlines
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Sat, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 23
0:35 - 6:10MEL-JNB
38h 35m1 stop
13:45 - 20:35JNB-MEL
46h 50m1 stop
R21 576Singapore Airlines
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Fri, Mar 21 - Thu, Apr 10
6:15 - 16:35MEL-JNB
43h 20m1 stop
18:50 - 23:20JNB-MEL
43h 30m1 stop
R21 964Emirates
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Sun, Jan 12 - Sun, Feb 9
6:15 - 16:35MEL-JNB
43h 20m1 stop
13:25 - 6:25JNB-MEL
32h 00m1 stop
R22 016Emirates
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Sun, Jan 12 - Sun, Feb 9
6:00 - 14:45MEL-JNB
17h 45m1 stop
18:40 - 17:50JNB-MEL
15h 10m1 stop
R22 984Qantas Airways
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Sun, Mar 23 - Wed, Apr 9
6:00 - 14:45MEL-JNB
17h 45m1 stop
18:40 - 21:05JNB-MEL
18h 25m1 stop
R23 583Qantas Airways
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Sun, Mar 23 - Fri, Apr 11
18:15 - 8:35MEL-JNB
23h 20m1 stop
10:00 - 16:55JNB-MEL
21h 55m1 stop
R24 515Etihad Airways
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Thu, Nov 14 - Fri, Jan 24
18:15 - 8:35MEL-JNB
23h 20m1 stop
R12 759Etihad Airways
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Thu, Mar 6
18:15 - 8:35MEL-JNB
23h 20m1 stop
R12 795Etihad Airways
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Tue, Mar 4
0:45 - 7:40MEL-JNB
39h 55m1 stop
R13 217Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Mar 5
23:30 - 15:30MEL-JNB
25h 00m1 stop
R13 516Qatar Airways
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Sun, Mar 2
6:30 - 14:45MEL-JNB
17h 15m1 stop
R15 276Qantas Airways
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Fri, Mar 7
10:35 - 6:10MEL-JNB
28h 35m1 stop
R48 855Singapore Airlines
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Sun, Jan 19
0:35 - 6:10MEL-JNB
38h 35m1 stop
R48 925Singapore Airlines
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Sat, Jan 18
15:35 - 7:40MEL-JNB
25h 05m1 stop
R58 077Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Jan 20
21:00 - 14:45MEL-JNB
26h 45m1 stop
R71 399Qantas Airways
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Thu, Dec 19
3:25 - 10:25MEL-JNB
40h 00m2 stops
R125 551Emirates
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Mon, Dec 16

Flights from Melbourne to OR Tambo - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Johannesburg?

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

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 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 R20 468 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is R33 632 and R25 501 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 108 days before departure.

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August

High season

December

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R12 759
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (42% 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.
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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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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 R725 for a one-way ticket and R1 132 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Johannesburg?

    On your way to Johannesburg, you’ll fly out from Melbourne. You’ll be landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg are Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines. With an average price for the route of R28 168 and an overall rating of 7,5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. Singapore Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R19 930 and an overall rating of 8,1.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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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.
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Top 4 airlines serving 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3549 reviews
8,3Crew
8,3Entertainment
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
8,1Boarding
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The lounge staff at reception were inefficient and robotic. Boarding process was chaotic at the gate with no priority for business and first. At arrival into Dubai, no upper deck door . Food option and quality for this flight was awful . Thankfully the bar is always good.

4,0 OkayWoei, Aug 2024SIN - DXB
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The lounge staff at reception were inefficient and robotic. Boarding process was chaotic at the gate with no priority for business and first. At arrival into Dubai, no upper deck door . Food option and quality for this flight was awful . Thankfully the bar is always good.

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

‏One of the worst flights I took in My life, delays after delays, then the AC is not working and we were living in a sauna,& we were sweating like pigs. and this even before take off. Next we arrived late one hour late, baggage claims worse than the delay itself add to that one more hour to get our luggage. I am extremely disappointed and my experience is I’m never going to fly on Emirates airline. Immigration was the only good thing about this trip. It took us seven minutes to go through to the luggage claims.

Good food and staff. Flights were delayed making catching the connecting one tough with no time to stretch in between

Boarding in the bus was slow and extremely hot. The flight attendant in the area of row 21 was extremely rude and had the attitude of not wanting to be at work for the day. Emirates you can do better than this

The plane was very old and uncomfortable. Service was very slow!

Different rules going from Dubai to Ahmedabad vs going from Ahmedabad to Dubai Horrible, only 1 baggage was allowed to carry on and no personal bag, i had to put personal bag inside carry on

First Class on A380 was an incredible experience with a group of very attentive crew. The only flaw of this flight was the boarding process at Concourse C of DXB where no one was managing the queue. I was at Zone A but arrived when they were already boarding Zone C & D. There was no separate gate for Zone A & B to go through.

My last few flights with Emirates have always been delayed at least a half an hour. When my layover is only an hour and a half to two hours, 30 minutes makes a big difference. I’m going to check out other airlines.

very nice experience…….we had a comfortable fly with emirates…this is 6 th time flying with emirates….i recommend friends to fly with emirates…….

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

My groups frequent flyer star allianceUnited airline miles was not accepted. The Singapore premium economy bag had to be requested, it was very lacking- no toothbrush. I paid more than double than economy but could only use the bathrooms sharing with economy which was hardly available and had to wait in line. Is the 2X $ worth it just for a larger seat???? It is questionable. Seats were not that comfortable. My husband’s seat had white stains on it- had to wipe it down. Our headphones did not have covers on it. Food- way too much.

It was a middle of the night changeover, so we were all ready for sleep. Staff were helpful and managed a few hours sleep. Food options were good.

Could not really fault anything. We had a really short time between flights (about 45 mins), and had to get across the other side of the terminal. But we made it and crew were helpful. Food was good and service for the kids was great.

On time, friendly staff and decent food. Would definitely recommend.

My daughter and I had a pleasant trip to Singapore. Reliable and on time.

Didn't like much at all Nowhere near enough legroom, narrow seats. Aisles not wide enough for safe food trolley access and husband had his knee hit cos not enough leg room. Would take a lot to convince us to fly Singapore Airlines again which is a pity cos it was always our go-to airline

A 16 hour flight from Singapore to Los Angeles had only 2 meals. It would be great to have 3 meals.

Overall good experience, convenient Changi Airport, even the layover was long.

The flight was very late, sitting on the plane for over an hour and missed our connecting flight from Singapore to LA. As senior citizens, we were rerouted to Copenhagen and then to LA. They should not do this to senior citizens. They should have given us a hotel voucher for a night, then catch a flight to LA the next day. Singapore Airlines should grant us some kind of credit for the next trip, if they want us to fly with them. I doubt if we will ever hear from them.

We paid for business class seats for the comfort that comes with that but couldn’t use the bathroom as it was full all the time.

Flight was cancelled about 1.5 hours before departure. Replacement flight provided scheduled 1 hour later. Late boarding, late departure and arrived Melbourne nearly 2 hours after originally scheduled.

Flight is overpriced. Quality of service is poor. Constant delays. This flight again was multiple times delayed. The relaxed and careless attitude of staff is appalling. People are busy and it does matter if we do things more efficiently than chilled out. Once the flight was ready to depart we had more delays due to the careless approach of boarding passengers. Food is highly processed with limited options and super unhealthy. Leg room is shockingly bad. Even the biz class is pretty bad. Coupled with the horrendous prices Qantas only benefits given Australia is their home market. Otherwise they are not competitive at all.

The flight was good, long obviously but smooth. The seats are pretty small, definitely notice a difference for long haul compared to Emirates or Cathay Pacific it’s more like medium haul seating for space. Food options were good, children’s meals were good for my fussy 3yo.

Top notch service, good selection of snack and meal options, generous accommodation for luggage, and great selection of in cabin entertainment. I really appreciate the offering of pillows, blankets, sleep mask, tb&paste, and earplugs. The only complaint I can make was that my seat was horribly uncomfortable and lacked cushion.

An extremely long flight packed in like sardines. But they feed you often with meals,drinks and snacks. They have a lot of movies and audio books

It’s a very long flight and there are so many people on board. Perhaps a warm washcloth now and then to freshen up

Don't irreparably damage my luggage, don't stand around talking in the kitchen area of the plane when a passenger is waiting to speak to you, don't run out of a meal selection so have me end up eating bread for dinner. Lastly, regarding the code-share flight from DFW to JFK....STOP PARTNERING WITH AMERICAN AIRLINES - THEY ARE THE WORST AIRLINE IN THE WORLD! The delay, followed by another delay, followed by disorganized boarding, followed by stale snacks fit for a rodent, followed by a pilot who literally slammed the plane onto the runway when landing causing quite some concern among the passengers.

Too many passengers are bringing on too many large items as part of carry on baggage where it should be checked in. This is not the fault of Qantas but the stupid mindset passengers have now about trying to bring anything and everything on as carry on luggage where it should be checked in.

Better than expected, normally I don't use this airline because they are too expensive for me, but if you can afford it, good on you, you won't regret it. Regards.

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

The flight was delayed which cause me to miss my connecting flight in AbuDhsbi airport.

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

Etihad flight sector is a local . .give the same quality upto destination

Liked leg room Disliked unable to book to sit with my family on same flight without paying extra

Long way to improve. Toilets not working. Bad handling when flight was canceled

Online was good boarding also but a child was crying all the way with no intervention from crew member.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

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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.
6/3Thu
1 stopEtihad Airways
23h 20mMEL-JNB
R12 759
4/3Tue
1 stopEtihad Airways
23h 20mMEL-JNB
R12 794
5/3Wed
1 stopCathay Pacific
39h 55mMEL-JNB
R13 217
2/3Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
25h 00mMEL-JNB
R13 516
7/3Fri
1 stopQantas Airways
17h 15mMEL-JNB
R15 276
19/1Sun
1 stopSingapore Airlines
28h 35mMEL-JNB
R48 855
18/1Sat
1 stopSingapore Airlines
38h 35mMEL-JNB
R48 925
20/1Mon
1 stopCathay Pacific
25h 05mMEL-JNB
R58 077
19/12Thu
1 stopQantas Airways
26h 45mMEL-JNB
R71 399
16/12Mon
2 stopsEmirates
40h 00mMEL-JNB
R125 551

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