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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport
JNB — MEL
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne are usually found in March or May, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Melbourne
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 August 2025.
Popular in | December |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | £736 |
Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Melbourne
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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport
How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,121). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 August 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 43% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Sydney (SYD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 47% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £772.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 51m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 01m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 18 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.2
Crew
8.2
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.9
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2025
MEL - SYD
Entertainment
7.2
Crew
8.2
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.9
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2025
MEL - SYD
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