R15 463 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

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Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne to Johannesburg

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg 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 Melbourne to OR Tambo

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to OR Tambo.
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23:35 - 18:35MEL-JNB
27h 00m1 stop
13:45 - 4:20JNB-MEL
30h 35m1 stop
R15 463Singapore Airlines
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Mon, May 12 - Thu, Jun 5
18:25 - 6:10MEL-JNB
43h 45m1 stop
13:45 - 20:35JNB-MEL
22h 50m1 stop
R16 471Singapore Airlines
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Sun, May 4 - Sat, May 24
13:10 - 16:00MEL-JNB
35h 50m3 stops
8:50 - 16:45JNB-MEL
23h 55m1 stop
R19 819
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Tue, Feb 18 - Wed, Apr 30
1:30 - 16:00MEL-JNB
47h 30m3 stops
8:50 - 18:25JNB-MEL
24h 35m1 stop
R20 269
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Thu, Feb 13 - Wed, Mar 26
6:00 - 16:10AVV-JNB
18h 10m1 stop
18:40 - 20:15JNB-AVV
17h 35m1 stop
R20 773Qantas Airways
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Sun, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 15
6:00 - 16:10AVV-JNB
18h 10m1 stop
18:40 - 20:15JNB-AVV
17h 35m1 stop
R20 791Qantas Airways
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Sun, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 15
21:15 - 20:50MEL-JNB
31h 35m1 stop
13:25 - 21:50JNB-MEL
24h 25m1 stop
R22 213Emirates
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Wed, Apr 9 - Tue, Apr 22
6:15 - 10:25MEL-JNB
37h 10m1 stop
13:25 - 6:25JNB-MEL
32h 00m1 stop
R22 231Emirates
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Tue, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 11
5:00 - 8:35MEL-JNB
35h 35m1 stop
9:55 - 10:05JNB-MEL
40h 10m2 stops
R30 673Etihad Airways
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Tue, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 21
5:00 - 8:35MEL-JNB
35h 35m1 stop
9:55 - 10:05JNB-MEL
40h 10m2 stops
R31 123Etihad Airways
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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 to Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Johannesburg, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is March, where tickets cost R21 511 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R34 651 and R26 029 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne 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 week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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R15 463
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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FAQs for booking Melbourne to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R1 426 for a one-way ticket and R859 for a return.

  • 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.

  • 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?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam 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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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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to OR Tambo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3412 reviews
8,3Crew
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
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Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

4,0 OkayNikhil, Nov 2024DXB - BOM
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Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Amazing and great experience, crew was available and took great care of my parents. Food was nice and so was the service. Aircraft from Dubai to Mumbai was not so great and was a big showdown of the aircraft service

On this flight, about the last 2 hours the captain kept the cabin too hot. It appeared like the ac was off.

Better boarding process at Hyderabad airport Better time management by air hostesses in providing the meals

Nothing, all that I know is that I will never travel with Emirates again Qatar is were I belong. You guys should send someone over to experience what true acomadation is, Emirates has the worst food that I ever eat on any airline ,even jetblue has better food and snacks that curry Indian garbage you guys serve just make people sick.

We boarded via a mobile gate in Dubai. I don't care for the bus ride from the gate to the plane

The flight was nice and on time. The comfort can be slightly better in business class

The crew were friendly, dressed professionally and helpful when needed. The food was good to very good. The seats were comfortable and entertainment selections were excellent.   For that long of a flight Athens to Newark Economy is a little tight and the space became uncomfortable about mid-way. Next time I would try and get a Premium Economy seat. Especially for the return flight when one can be less enthused and tired. On the way to a vacation enthusiasm can outweigh discomfort.

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

We waited over an hour to check our bags in and get boarding passes. We arrived 2 and 1/2 hours before the flight, and it was still very slow. That crew was very friendly and very helpful

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

The staff on Singapore Airlines was incredible. I would like to commend LS Reuben from my SQ37 flight on November 19th, 2024, from LAX to Singapore, for his outstanding service and care. During the flight, one of my earbuds—brand new and valued at nearly $300—fell out and became lodged in the box controlling the in-flight entertainment system. I was understandably upset, but Reuben went above and beyond to assist me in this tough situation. Reuben demonstrated exceptional determination and empathy. Instead of suggesting we wait for an engineer, he immediately took action, spending almost 30 minutes searching for the earbud. He even got down on the floor to ensure it was recovered. His genuine concern and persistence made all the difference and turned a frustrating situation into one where I felt truly valued as a passenger. Reuben is a shining example of the remarkable service that sets Singapore Airlines apart. His dedication and willingness to go the extra mile left a lasting impression, and I want to sincerely thank him for his kindness and professionalism.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

Great airline. Excellent service, good food & lots of TV movies/shows to choose from.

Everything was good except food , food choices was very less. Washrooms were closed.overall good experience.

On time boarding I would like to see ground hostess to help transit customers to direct them to the right terminal and boarding gate. Last night, all the transit customers on SQ484 arriving Singapore had to merry go round to look for terminal and boarding gate to board SQ128 transit to KL Malaysia. We went to Terminal 3 taking the Skytrain to T3 and back to T3 to get out to look for different Skytrain to T2. On arrival t2, we had to go round to ask which boarding gate to KL. We only had 5 minutes to make to the boarding time at 6:55pm but we already spent more than 30 minutes running around to find the boarding gate. We were late at the boarding gate.

Flight was delayed by baggage loading onto the plane. This was attributed to "inclement weather" (some moderate rain) which could be said to be beyond the airline's control, but the problematic part was that the plane was boarded and doors shut so that passengers sat in a cramped plane with rising temperature (full flight) for an hour. The airline was aware of the status of baggage loading, they could have deferred boarding to keep passengers comfortable.

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.

Good communication regarding any updates time of flight and flight delayed. The fight was delayed by two and half hours at eleventh hour. That was unexpected, especially when you international passenger.

The service was excellent. The quarters were a little cramped in Economy, and we had to exist there for 18 hours.

It was very nice. I will try to fly with Qantas whenever I can.

Terrible. 6 hour delay with no explanations and only 15 dollars in food credits. A disaster. I'll just leave it at that.

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

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

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.

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

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.

I did not have a good experience in both flights of Etihad. First of all, when I was booking the flight, there were two options. The first option was a cheaper flight with longer layover (9 hrs), or a more expensive flight with shorter layover (2 hrs). I booked the expensive flight with shorter layover because I wanted a more comfortable trip. A few days before the trip, Etihad informed me that the departure time of my first flight will change 7 hours earlier, leading to an 9 hour layover, without giving me another option nor reimbursing me for the extra cost. They didn’t even send me an apologetic email for this change. Regarding the flight experience, I would rate it as mediocre. This is mostly because the pilots of both flights did their best to give us the worst approach to airports that I have ever experienced. In the case of the first flight they had to aboard the landing and took off again right before touching the landing strip. The captain said that it was due to wind conditions but the second time the pilot followed the same direction as the first time to land the plane.

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

Seat selection screen while online check-in could include free seats to choose from and show the options before we proceed. Currently, it is auto-allocated and there are no options for free seat selections.

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

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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.
23/2Sun
1 stopSingapore Airlines
28h 35mMEL-JNB
R25 669
22/2Sat
3 stops
39h 10mMEL-JNB
R27 235
23/2Sun
3 stops
56h 35mMEL-JNB
R27 559
23/2Sun
2 stopsCathay Pacific
50h 10mMEL-JNB
R28 297
23/2Sun
2 stops
42h 15mAVV-JNB
R32 203
22/2Sat
2 stops
37h 15mMEL-JNB
R33 445
22/12Sun
1 stopSouth African
18h 50mMEL-JNB
R57 584
22/12Sun
1 stopQantas Airways
26h 50mAVV-JNB
R71 463
15/2Sat
1 stopQantas Airways
17h 45mMEL-JNB
R84 838
14/2Fri
2 stopsEmirates
26h 25mMEL-JNB
R127 967

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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.
18/12Wed
multi-stopAir China
44h 25mMEL-JNB
1/1Wed
multi-stopAir China
44h 35mJNB-MEL
R32 509
18/12Wed
multi-stop
44h 25mMEL-JNB
1/1Wed
multi-stop
30h 05mJNB-MEL
R41 708
18/12Wed
multi-stop
44h 25mMEL-JNB
1/1Wed
multi-stop
30h 05mJNB-MEL
R42 068
18/12Wed
multi-stop
26h 45mMEL-JNB
1/1Wed
multi-stop
45h 45mJNB-MEL
R42 968
18/12Wed
multi-stop
44h 25mMEL-JNB
1/1Wed
multi-stop
45h 55mJNB-MEL
R43 058
18/12Wed
multi-stopRwandAir
35h 50mMEL-JNB
31/12Tue
multi-stopRwandAir
59h 35mJNB-MEL
R43 994
18/12Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
36h 30mMEL-JNB
1/1Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
21h 20mJNB-MEL
R50 330
18/12Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
32h 50mAVV-JNB
1/1Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
18h 05mJNB-AVV
R51 698
18/12Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
25h 35mMEL-JNB
1/1Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
24h 35mJNB-MEL
R55 460
18/12Wed
multi-stopKLM
45h 45mMEL-JNB
1/1Wed
multi-stopKLM
46h 00mJNB-MEL
R68 151

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