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$651 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg departing on 9/23. 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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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg (MEL-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Fri, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 30
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7:00 am - 6:35 pmMEL-JNB
20h 35m1 stop
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1:45 pm - 9:25 pmJNB-MEL
22h 40m1 stop
$994Singapore Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 30
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:35 am - 6:35 pmMEL-JNB
27h 00m1 stop
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1:45 pm - 10:50 amJNB-MEL
36h 05m1 stop
$1,019Singapore Airlines
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Sun, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:20 pm - 8:10 pmMEL-JNB
34h 50m2 stops
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8:20 am - 5:00 pmJNB-MEL
47h 40m2 stops
$1,033Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Sep 22 - Sun, Oct 19
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5:10 pm - 1:05 pmMEL-JNB
27h 55m2 stops
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10:50 pm - 4:35 pmJNB-MEL
56h 45m2 stops
$1,063Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Oct 13
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5:00 am - 8:20 amMEL-JNB
35h 20m1 stop
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9:50 am - 4:35 pmJNB-MEL
21h 45m1 stop
$1,085Etihad Airways
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Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 13
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5:10 pm - 8:20 amMEL-JNB
23h 10m1 stop
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9:50 am - 4:35 pmJNB-MEL
21h 45m1 stop
$1,118Etihad Airways
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Mon, Sep 22 - Fri, Oct 17
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:25 am - 7:40 amMEL-JNB
32h 15m1 stop
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11:20 am - 12:15 pmJNB-MEL
39h 55m1 stop
$1,150Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 12
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:25 pm - 7:40 amMEL-JNB
25h 15m1 stop
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11:20 am - 11:15 pmJNB-MEL
26h 55m1 stop
$1,152Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Aug 1 - Fri, Aug 8
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1:00 pm - 1:05 pmMEL-JNB
32h 05m3 stops
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9:50 am - 3:10 amJNB-MEL
33h 20m1 stop
$1,178
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Fri, Aug 1 - Thu, Aug 7
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1:00 pm - 1:05 pmMEL-JNB
32h 05m3 stops
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1:25 am - 6:15 amJNB-MEL
44h 50m3 stops
$1,238
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Johannesburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg 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 Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Johannesburg on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

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 round-trip 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 May, where tickets cost $1,026 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,707 and $1,327 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport 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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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$651
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 39% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Johannesburg 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 round-trips 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 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 $651 for a one-way ticket and $994 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Melbourne and Johannesburg?

    Yes

  • 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 travelers 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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.

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.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg

 
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 Johannesburg? 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.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 860 reviews
8.2Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.4Comfort
6.9Food
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Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

10.0 ExcellentPeter, Jun 2025MEL - HKG
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Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Everything you need to know for your flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Melbourne (MEL)
OR Tambo (JNB)

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