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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg from $890

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07:00 - 08:25MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 25m3 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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13:45 - 05:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
30h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
$1,725Multiple Airlines
Tue, 17 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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07:00 - 05:35MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 35m3 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Kuala Lumpur Intl Dubai Intl
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13:45 - 05:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
31h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,752Multiple Airlines
Wed, 20 Jan - Thu, 4 Mar
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17:10 - 08:40MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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14:55 - 23:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
23h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,783Qatar Airways
Sun, 14 Mar - Sun, 28 Mar
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17:10 - 08:40MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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13:45 - 23:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,783Qatar Airways
Sun, 7 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb
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18:05 - 08:25MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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09:50 - 16:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
21h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$1,813Etihad Airways
Sat, 30 Jan - Wed, 3 Mar
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18:20 - 08:15MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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09:45 - 15:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
22h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$1,813Etihad Airways
Mon, 29 Mar - Sat, 17 Apr
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23:40 - 15:15MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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13:45 - 17:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
43h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,863Virgin Australia
Tue, 17 Nov - Sun, 7 Feb
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17:10 - 15:35MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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20:20 - 17:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
36h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,863Virgin Australia
Mon, 1 Mar - Mon, 15 Mar
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06:15 - 20:30MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
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10:10 - 10:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
39h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi
$2,211Emirates
Sun, 14 Feb - Sat, 6 Mar
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06:15 - 20:30MEL  Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
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22:20 - 05:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne
23h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
$2,265Emirates
Sat, 27 Mar - Sat, 17 Apr

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Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Etihad Airways
30 Jan
MEL18:05Melbourne
23h 20m
1 stop
JNB08:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
3 Mar
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 55m
1 stop
MEL16:45Melbourne
$1,813
Etihad Airways
2 Nov
MEL18:05Melbourne
23h 20m
1 stop
JNB08:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
22 Nov
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 55m
1 stop
MEL16:45Melbourne
$1,830
Etihad Airways
27 Jan
MEL18:05Melbourne
23h 20m
1 stop
JNB08:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
3 Mar
JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 55m
1 stop
MEL16:45Melbourne
$1,853

Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Virgin Australia
2 Nov
MEL23:40Melbourne
24h 55m
1 stop
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
22 Nov
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 35m
1 stop
MEL23:20Melbourne
$1,859
Virgin Australia
2 Nov
MEL23:40Melbourne
24h 55m
1 stop
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
22 Nov
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 35m
1 stop
MEL23:20Melbourne
$1,860
Virgin Australia
17 Nov
MEL23:40Melbourne
24h 35m
1 stop
JNB15:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
7 Feb
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 05m
1 stop
MEL17:50Melbourne
$1,863

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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

07:00-08:25

3 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

13:45-05:40

2 stops30h 55m

$1,725

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 20/1

07:00-05:35

3 stops31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/3

13:45-05:45

1 stop31h 00m

$1,752

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 14/3

17:10-08:40

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/3

14:55-23:20

1 stop23h 25m

$1,783

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 7/2

17:10-08:40

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,783

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 30/1

18:05-08:25

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/3

09:50-16:45

1 stop21h 55m

$1,813
Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 29/3

18:20-08:15

1 stop22h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/4

09:45-15:50

1 stop22h 05m

$1,813

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

23:40-15:15

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/2

13:45-17:50

1 stop43h 05m

$1,863

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 1/3

17:10-15:35

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/3

20:20-17:50

1 stop36h 30m

$1,863

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 14/2

06:15-20:30

1 stop23h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/3

10:10-10:15

2 stops39h 05m

$2,211

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 27/3

06:15-20:30

1 stop23h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/4

22:20-05:30

1 stop23h 10m

$2,265

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

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,769 to $2,217.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,725.

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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,745, 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 February, then departing from Melbourne Airport during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,800.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 $1,963 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 $1,580 on momondo.

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

As of October 2026, prices for Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 14% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (MEL to JNB) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

$890

Fastest flight time

23h 20m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $890. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,725.
The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 23h 20m
There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • How far is Melbourne to Johannesburg OR Tambo by plane?

    There are 10313.1 km between Melbourne and Johannesburg OR Tambo. 23h 20m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify 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 necessary travel and health documents for your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $908Free cancellationRating
7.6
482 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,011Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,553 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,020Free cancellationRating
7.3
3,714 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,092Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,633 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,553Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,122 reviews
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South AfricanPriceFrom $1,587Free cancellationRating
7.7
66 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,615Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,535 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,695Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,685 reviews
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