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

Qatar Airways, RwandAir, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne

Which airlines fly to Melbourne Airport?

Qantas Airways, South African and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne Airport. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Melbourne Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 33% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the lowest average return price of $1,351.

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

Sydney (SYD) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 00m.

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

Flights connecting via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 15h 50m.

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

As of March 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport.

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

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

The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,232 to $1,561. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,290.

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12:40 - 22:05

JNB

MEL

25h 25m

1 stop

20:55 - 15:50

MEL

JNB

26h 55m

1 stop

$1,290Qatar Airways

Fri, 10 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr

14:45 - 22:05

JNB

MEL

23h 20m

1 stop

15:45 - 16:10

MEL

JNB

32h 25m

1 stop

$1,312Qatar Airways

Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 2 May

14:45 - 22:05

JNB

MEL

23h 20m

1 stop

16:10 - 15:35

MEL

JNB

32h 25m

1 stop

$1,316Qatar Airways

Thu, 28 May - Mon, 30 Nov

09:45 - 15:50

JNB

MEL

22h 05m

1 stop

17:20 - 08:15

MEL

JNB

22h 55m

1 stop

$1,325Etihad Airways

Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 2 May

14:45 - 04:55

JNB

MEL

30h 10m

1 stop

15:45 - 16:10

MEL

JNB

32h 25m

1 stop

$1,348Qatar Airways

Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 5 May

14:45 - 04:55

JNB

MEL

30h 10m

1 stop

15:45 - 16:10

MEL

JNB

32h 25m

1 stop

$1,349Qatar Airways

Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 4 May

14:45 - 04:55

JNB

MEL

30h 10m

1 stop

15:45 - 16:10

MEL

JNB

32h 25m

1 stop

$1,353Qatar Airways

Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 5 May

14:45 - 04:55

JNB

MEL

30h 10m

1 stop

15:45 - 08:50

MEL

JNB

25h 05m

1 stop

$1,355Qatar Airways

Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 4 May

09:45 - 15:50

JNB

MEL

22h 05m

1 stop

17:20 - 08:15

MEL

JNB

22h 55m

1 stop

$1,366Etihad Airways

Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 2 May

09:45 - 15:50

JNB

MEL

22h 05m

1 stop

17:20 - 08:15

MEL

JNB

22h 55m

1 stop

$1,376Etihad Airways

Fri, 10 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr

Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport

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Qatar Airways

10 Apr

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m

1 stop

MEL22:05Melbourne

18 Apr

MEL20:55Melbourne

26h 55m

1 stop

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,290

Qatar Airways

25 Apr

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 20m

1 stop

MEL22:05Melbourne

2 May

MEL15:45Melbourne

32h 25m

1 stop

JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,312

Qatar Airways

28 May

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 20m

1 stop

MEL22:05Melbourne

30 Nov

MEL16:10Melbourne

32h 25m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,316

Etihad Airways flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport

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Etihad Airways

25 Apr

JNB09:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 05m

1 stop

MEL15:50Melbourne

2 May

MEL17:20Melbourne

22h 55m

1 stop

JNB08:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,325

Etihad Airways

25 Apr

JNB09:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 05m

1 stop

MEL15:50Melbourne

2 May

MEL17:20Melbourne

22h 55m

1 stop

JNB08:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,366

Etihad Airways

10 Apr

JNB09:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 05m

1 stop

MEL15:50Melbourne

18 Apr

MEL17:20Melbourne

22h 55m

1 stop

JNB08:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,376

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20:55-15:50

1 stop26h 55m

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15:45-16:10

1 stop32h 25m

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Melbourne

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17:20-08:15

1 stop22h 55m

$1,325

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JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

14:45-04:55

1 stop30h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

15:45-16:10

1 stop32h 25m

$1,348

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

14:45-04:55

1 stop30h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

15:45-16:10

1 stop32h 25m

$1,349

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

14:45-04:55

1 stop30h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

15:45-16:10

1 stop32h 25m

$1,353

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

14:45-04:55

1 stop30h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

15:45-08:50

1 stop25h 05m

$1,355

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

09:45-15:50

1 stop22h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

17:20-08:15

1 stop22h 55m

$1,366

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

09:45-15:50

1 stop22h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 18/4

17:20-08:15

1 stop22h 55m

$1,376

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

The month of November is another great option to travel to Melbourne Airport, with average flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport averaging around $1,408.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne Airport for around $1,474 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for as low as $1,383 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 29% on your flight if you consider stops on a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport flight.

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

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

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

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Fastest flight time	22h 05m
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The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport takes 22h 05m

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

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How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo to Melbourne by plane?
Johannesburg OR Tambo and Melbourne are 10313.1 km apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 22h 05m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
As of March 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Melbourne Airport, the leading airline is Qantas Airways, making up 34% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include South African with 19%, Singapore Airlines with 12%, and Cathay Pacific with 11%.

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Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,002	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,475 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,128	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,207 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,145	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,426 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,279	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,309	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,004 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,409	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 58 reviews	Search South African flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,432	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,542 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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