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R14 984 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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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.

Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Melbourne

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from OR Tambo to Melbourne.
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8:50 - 18:25JNB-MEL
24h 35m1 stop
23:30 - 15:35MEL-JNB
25h 05m1 stop
R14 984Qatar Airways
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Wed, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 19
13:20 - 23:45JNB-MEL
25h 25m1 stop
23:30 - 14:40MEL-JNB
24h 10m1 stop
R15 039Qatar Airways
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Thu, Mar 13 - Thu, Mar 20
11:20 - 5:55JNB-MEL
34h 35m1 stop
14:25 - 7:40MEL-JNB
25h 15m1 stop
R17 552Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Jun 22 - Sun, Jul 13
11:20 - 5:55JNB-MEL
34h 35m1 stop
7:25 - 7:40MEL-JNB
32h 15m1 stop
R17 570Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Jun 22 - Sun, Jul 13
18:40 - 20:25JNB-MEL
17h 45m1 stop
20:00 - 16:15MEL-JNB
28h 15m1 stop
R19 972Qantas Airways
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Thu, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 20
17:15 - 19:20JNB-MEL
17h 05m1 stop
20:30 - 16:10MEL-JNB
27h 40m1 stop
R22 760Qantas Airways
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Mon, Mar 17 - Wed, Apr 16
13:25 - 20:35JNB-MEL
46h 10m2 stops
3:25 - 20:50MEL-JNB
26h 25m2 stops
R24 612Emirates
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Wed, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 18
22:20 - 6:25JNB-MEL
23h 05m1 stop
3:25 - 20:50MEL-JNB
26h 25m2 stops
R25 695Emirates
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Wed, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 18
13:45 - 18:10JNB-MEL
19h 25m1 stop
0:35 - 6:25MEL-JNB
38h 50m1 stop
R27 969Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 18
13:45 - 18:10JNB-MEL
19h 25m1 stop
0:35 - 6:25MEL-JNB
38h 50m1 stop
R29 161Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 18

Flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

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 R18 780 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R25 768 and R24 172 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 season

August

High season

December

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Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (19% 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 R1 812 for a one-way ticket and R817 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, oneworld, and SkyTeam 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 Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne are Qantas Airways and Emirates. With an average price for the route of R22 539 and an overall rating of 7,4, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R25 376 and an overall rating of 8,1.

  • 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.

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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

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3275 reviews
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
8,1Boarding
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
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I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2025DXB - LAX
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I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Ticket price is competitive, flight time is punctual, aircraft cabin is clean, food is average. Can improve on serving system of meals on a A380 airbus. I had only 15 min to eat my meal. There are lots of people to serve & took a while for food to make it down to my row.

Very bad groud crew taking bags less than 7kg Bad food Old plane

Delayed, Bad American style food (not tasty, horrible cheese for a flight to France). Incompetent cabin crew (I asked how to connect by cable my headphones and the flight attendant suggested me Bluetooth which is not available). Good space

The service was excellent. We flew coach on this leg of our trip and it was still very pleasant.

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

So happy I flew with Singapore Airlines. The customer service is top notch. I am terrified of flying and the staff made me feel so at ease. Will only fly Singapore internationally moving forward.

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.

Crews were very caring and polite. Washroom was surprisingly clean. Overall experience was good , only food choices was very limited. 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.

The crew and their service was top notch, but the plane itself seemed to be on the older side and worn out. Also, the food could’ve been better. 9 out of 10.

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.

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.

I have a Peanut Allergy and the Steward staff were very accommodating in ensuring my safety as my allergy is life threatening. Very professional and so vested in their profession.

Very noisy and careless crew on this overnight flight. They should understand customers want to sleep

Highly impressive. On time. Smooth and fast boarding and disembarkment. Really great service

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

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

Baggage delayed for 2 days and still chasing for reimbursement of basis items. Very horrible customer care service.

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

bad… no veg food was provided eventhough i pre ordered special meal

Meal options for vegetarians can be provided… Nothing was offered for me for dinner.. crew just said no vegetarian option available and did even bother to provide any alternatives or something to eat.

Cathay has a great reputation, though it's baseline economy seating is nothing to write home about (and SE Asia flight passengers sometime lack 'routine stateside' etiquette). On the other hand, food was great, flight attendants were nice, and price was very good~

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 was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

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.

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

The only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

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

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

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

There’s lots of problem I faced from Bom to Doha that experience was worst I never faced before like this

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

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

I disliked the fact that they forced people to put up their seats during meal service

Headphone jacks worked poorly, seat recline was broken. Planes were rundown.

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