Which airlines fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and South African are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Melbourne Airport according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Johannesburg flights?

According to our data, Qantas Airways have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 100% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights via Perth (PER) offer the lowest average return price of R32 604.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Melbourne Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Perth (PER) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights connecting via Perth (PER) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 17h 20m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Etihad Airways and RwandAir are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Johannesburg flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Sydney (SYD) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 45m.

How often are flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg delayed?

Historically, on average around 100% of flights between Melbourne and Johannesburg have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 320 minutes.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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R17 406Singapore Airlines

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MEL18:20Melbourne

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

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Melbourne Airport is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around R15 929, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month of October, then departing from Melbourne Airport during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R16 121.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around R18 410 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Melbourne Airport for as low as R15 463 on momondo.

How have Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 6% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 20h 35m

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How far is Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo by plane?
The straight-line distance from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo is 10313,1 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 20h 35m.
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Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are updated daily.
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The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 5 as of January 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Melbourne Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the leading airline is Singapore Airlines, making up 47% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Qantas Airways with 30%, South African with 9%, and Etihad Airways with 8%.

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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R9 137	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 376 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R12 779	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 438 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
South African	PriceFrom R13 660	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 52 reviews	Search South African flights
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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

How have Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 6% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Etihad Airways and RwandAir are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Which airlines fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

How often are flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg delayed?

Historically, on average around 100% of flights between Melbourne and Johannesburg have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 320 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Johannesburg flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Johannesburg flights?

According to our data, Qantas Airways have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 100% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Melbourne Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Perth (PER) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights via Perth (PER) offer the lowest average return price of R32 604.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights connecting via Perth (PER) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 17h 20m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Sydney (SYD) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 45m.

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