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Flight deals from Melbourne Tullamarine to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 18,231. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Johannesburg.R 9,563 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,563, select.

Johannesburg.R 9,717 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,717, select.

Johannesburg.R 10,381 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,381, select.

Johannesburg.R 11,811 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,811, select.

Johannesburg.R 12,487 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,487, select.

Johannesburg.R 13,158 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,158, select.

Johannesburg.R 13,161 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,161, select.

Johannesburg.R 13,199 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,199, select.

Johannesburg.R 13,204 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,204, select.

Johannesburg.R 13,205 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 May.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 17 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,205, select.

Johannesburg.R 13,397 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Jul.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 31 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,397, select.

Johannesburg.R 13,397 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Aug.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 8 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,397, select.

Johannesburg.R 14,752 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Sep.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 3 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,752, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo flights are currently cheapest in January.

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Melbourne to Johannesburg: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	R 9,563
Cheapest month to fly	January

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is R 17,665. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 17,665.

How many flights are there a week from Melbourne Tullamarine to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo?

As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport on Thursday, 22 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Johannesburg?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo with?

Currently, Singapore Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know

Johannesburg is nine hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to JNB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEL and JNB:
- Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
- Changi International Airport
- Dubai Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Currently, R 9,563 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 17,665. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from MEL to JNB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Snapping up cheap flights from MEL to JNB is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to MEL:

Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

If you're getting in on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near JNB:
Grab an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car and discover Johannesburg and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks before travelling.

Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg

From O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Johannesburg in February.
When booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to JNB in July. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.

Explore more of South Africa

You've done Johannesburg, now it's time to explore other corners of South Africa. Travel around 18 kilometres west to Soweto to check off its leading sights. From Mjebha Park to Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Pretoria is another standout destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without seeing 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.