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6:15 am - 8:50 pmMEL-JNB
23h 35m1 stop
6:50 pm - 11:20 pmJNB-MEL
43h 30m1 stop
$1,226Emirates
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Thu, Jan 16 - Thu, Feb 6
6:15 am - 10:25 amMEL-JNB
37h 10m1 stop
10:20 pm - 8:35 pmJNB-MEL
37h 15m2 stops
$1,233Emirates
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Thu, Jan 16 - Tue, Feb 4
6:30 am - 2:45 pmMEL-JNB
17h 15m1 stop
5:15 pm - 5:35 pmJNB-MEL
15h 20m1 stop
$1,432Qantas Airways
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Thu, Jan 16 - Mon, Feb 3
6:00 am - 2:45 pmMEL-JNB
17h 45m1 stop
5:15 pm - 5:50 pmJNB-MEL
15h 35m1 stop
$1,516Qantas Airways
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Thu, Jan 16 - Sun, Feb 2
5:10 pm - 3:55 amMEL-JNB
43h 45m1 stop
8:50 am - 6:25 pmJNB-MEL
24h 35m1 stop
$1,602Qatar Airways
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Wed, Jan 15 - Tue, Feb 4
3:35 pm - 7:40 amMEL-JNB
25h 05m1 stop
11:05 am - 11:00 pmJNB-MEL
26h 55m1 stop
$1,644Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Jan 16 - Tue, Feb 4
6:15 pm - 8:35 amMEL-JNB
23h 20m1 stop
10:00 am - 4:55 pmJNB-MEL
21h 55m1 stop
$1,645Etihad Airways
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Sun, Jan 12 - Wed, Feb 5
6:15 pm - 8:35 amMEL-JNB
23h 20m1 stop
9:55 am - 4:55 pmJNB-MEL
22h 00m1 stop
$1,672Etihad Airways
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Sun, Jan 12 - Fri, Feb 7
5:10 pm - 3:55 amMEL-JNB
43h 45m1 stop
12:45 pm - 11:45 pmJNB-MEL
26h 00m1 stop
$1,734Qatar Airways
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Wed, Jan 15 - Sat, Feb 1
3:35 pm - 3:35 pmMEL-JNB
33h 00m2 stops
11:05 am - 12:40 pmJNB-MEL
40h 35m2 stops
$5,474Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Mar 19 - Sat, Mar 29
12:35 am - 6:25 amMEL-JNB
38h 50m1 stop
$2,315Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Nov 26
12:35 am - 6:10 amMEL-JNB
38h 35m1 stop
$2,316Singapore Airlines
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Fri, Dec 27
4:40 pm - 8:00 pmMEL-JNB
36h 20m2 stops
$3,695Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Dec 22
12:35 am - 9:15 pmMEL-JNB
29h 40m1 stop
$3,824Singapore Airlines
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Sat, Dec 21
12:35 am - 9:30 amMEL-JNB
41h 55m2 stops
$5,953
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Sat, Dec 21
3:25 am - 8:50 pmMEL-JNB
26h 25m2 stops
10:20 pm - 11:20 pmJNB-MEL
40h 00m1 stop
$1,237Emirates
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Sun, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 11
3:25 am - 8:50 pmMEL-JNB
26h 25m2 stops
10:20 pm - 8:35 pmJNB-MEL
37h 15m2 stops
$1,244Emirates
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Sun, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 11
4:55 pm - 4:35 pmMEL-JNB
32h 40m2 stops
10:20 pm - 10:10 amJNB-MEL
26h 50m2 stops
$1,291Emirates
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Mon, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 11
9:15 am - 10:00 pmMEL-JNB
45h 45m3 stops
11:55 pm - 6:55 amJNB-MEL
46h 00m3 stops
$2,202KLM
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Mon, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 11

Flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

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 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 Fridays 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 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 $1,165 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,911 and $1,446 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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Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$1,226
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 42% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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 $2,315 for a one-way ticket and $1,226 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 Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg are Emirates and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,466 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,602 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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.

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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 airlines 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3551 reviews
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
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Business class on this plane was adequate, service, amenities, swag, and crew was amazing!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2024EWR - ATH
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Business class on this plane was adequate, service, amenities, swag, and crew was amazing!

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.

The flight experience was good, but connection time was cut shorted because of delayed start.. it would have been helpful if the flight showed which gate/terminal we need to go for connecting flight and flight timing was less than 30 minutes to connect which made ourselves stressful to catch next flight 😔

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 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

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

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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.
11/26Tue
1 stopSingapore Airlines
38h 50mMEL-JNB
$2,315
12/27Fri
1 stopSingapore Airlines
38h 35mMEL-JNB
$2,316
12/22Sun
2 stopsEthiopian Air
36h 20mMEL-JNB
$3,695
12/21Sat
1 stopSingapore Airlines
29h 40mMEL-JNB
$3,824
12/21Sat
2 stops
41h 55mMEL-JNB
$5,953

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

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.
11/3Sun
multi-stopEmirates
26h 25mMEL-JNB
11/11Mon
multi-stopEmirates
40h 00mJNB-MEL
$1,237
11/3Sun
multi-stopEmirates
26h 25mMEL-JNB
11/11Mon
multi-stopEmirates
37h 15mJNB-MEL
$1,244
11/4Mon
multi-stopEmirates
32h 40mMEL-JNB
11/11Mon
multi-stopEmirates
26h 50mJNB-MEL
$1,291
11/4Mon
multi-stopKLM
45h 45mMEL-JNB
11/11Mon
multi-stopKLM
46h 00mJNB-MEL
$2,202

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