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Only Economy class is available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 00m, covering 16 597 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R20 144 to R29 043, with an average of R24 026 over the past 12 months. Anything below R20 144 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the R24 026 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R21 662 to R147 638. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R25 337, which is 52% above the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R501 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Avis

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Perth (PER) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R22 134 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at R25 758, a difference of R3 624.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Perth (PER) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 11m, compared to 17h 11m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and 22h 33m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 9 hours behind Melbourne Airport (South Africa Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

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.

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).