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

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne?

There are 8 operators available for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne as of December 2025.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R7 946 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne in 2025/26

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Melbourne?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R17 836 to R24 080. The lowest price recently found on this route was R15 589.

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11:00 - 8:05

JNB

MEL

36h 05m2 stops

10:00 - 7:25

MEL

JNB

30h 25m2 stops

R15 589Cathay Pacific

Fri, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 22

20:30 - 23:20

JNB

MEL

41h 50m1 stop

16:10 - 8:40

MEL

JNB

25h 30m1 stop

R15 623Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 19

11:00 - 7:10

JNB

MEL

35h 10m1 stop

6:15 - 7:40

MEL

JNB

33h 25m2 stops

R15 640Cathay Pacific

Fri, Mar 27 - Thu, Apr 30

9:50 - 17:00

JNB

MEL

22h 10m1 stop

17:10 - 8:20

MEL

JNB

23h 10m1 stop

R15 807Etihad Airways

Fri, Mar 27 - Thu, Apr 30

11:00 - 7:35

JNB

MEL

35h 35m2 stops

10:00 - 7:25

MEL

JNB

30h 25m2 stops

R15 925Cathay Pacific

Mon, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 20

11:20 - 14:20

JNB

MEL

42h 00m2 stops

14:25 - 7:40

MEL

JNB

25h 15m1 stop

R16 159Cathay Pacific

Sat, Apr 4 - Wed, May 20

11:20 - 14:20

JNB

MEL

42h 00m2 stops

11:00 - 7:40

MEL

JNB

28h 40m2 stops

R16 796Multiple Airlines

Sat, Apr 4 - Wed, May 20

13:45 - 5:20

JNB

MEL

30h 35m1 stop

5:55 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

20h 40m1 stop

R17 081Singapore Airlines

Sat, Apr 4 - Wed, May 20

18:45 - 20:20

JNB

AVV

17h 35m1 stop

6:00 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

18h 25m1 stop

R19 126Qantas Airways

Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m1 stop

6:00 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

18h 25m1 stop

R19 143Qantas Airways

Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27

Cathay Pacific flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne

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Cathay Pacific

Mar 13

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 05m

2 stops

MEL8:05Melbourne

Mar 22

MEL10:00Melbourne

30h 25m

2 stops

JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 589

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Cathay Pacific

Mar 27

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m

1 stop

MEL7:10Melbourne

Apr 30

MEL6:15Melbourne

33h 25m

2 stops

JNB7:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 640

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Cathay Pacific

Mar 9

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 35m

2 stops

MEL7:35Melbourne

Mar 20

MEL10:00Melbourne

30h 25m

2 stops

JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 925

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Qatar Airways

Feb 12

JNB20:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 50m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

Feb 19

MEL16:10Melbourne

25h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 623

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Qatar Airways

Feb 1

JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 00m

1 stop

MEL5:45Melbourne

Feb 11

MEL23:40Melbourne

24h 55m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 601

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Qatar Airways

Feb 3

JNB20:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 15m

1 stop

MEL5:45Melbourne

Feb 10

MEL11:00Melbourne

30h 40m

2 stops

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 668

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Fri 13/3

11:00-8:05

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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R15 623

JohannesburgMelbourne

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JNBMEL

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11:00-7:10

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Melbourne

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17:10-8:20

1 stop23h 10m

R15 807

JohannesburgMelbourne

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11:00-7:35

2 stops35h 35m

Melbourne

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10:00-7:25

2 stops30h 25m

R15 925

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

11:20-14:20

2 stops42h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

14:25-7:40

1 stop25h 15m

R16 159

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

11:20-14:20

2 stops42h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

11:00-7:40

2 stops28h 40m

R16 796

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

13:45-5:20

1 stop30h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

5:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

R17 081

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

18:45-20:20

1 stop17h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 25/5

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R19 126

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 27/5

6:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

R19 143

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Melbourne?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest month to fly to Melbourne from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R15 858, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of November, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R16 008.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R18 578. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around R21 387. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

Flying to Melbourne from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R17 167 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Melbourne, so prices are often more expensive at around R22 079 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around R17 362 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for as low as R15 941 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne takes 17h 35m

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne.

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How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne by plane?
The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo and Melbourne is about 10312,6 km. Typically, this will take 17h 35m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne?
There are 8 operators available for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne

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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R9 926	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 336 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R13 034	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 1 415 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R13 083	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 103 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom R13 158	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 949 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R13 876	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 685 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom R16 426	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 50 reviews	Search South African flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R18 174	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 440 reviews	Search Emirates flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom R18 684	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 37 reviews	Search RwandAir flights

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Can I find flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Johannesburg to Melbourne flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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Once you have performed a search for Johannesburg to Melbourne flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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

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I’m not ready to book a flight from Johannesburg to Melbourne right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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