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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,341. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Johannesburg.$1,859 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,859, select.

Johannesburg.$2,064 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,064, select.

Johannesburg.$2,066 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,066, select.

Johannesburg.$2,227 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,227, select.

Johannesburg.$2,227 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,227, select.

Johannesburg.$2,228 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,228, select.

Johannesburg.$2,246 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,246, select.

Johannesburg.$2,284 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,284, select.

Johannesburg.$2,316 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Jul, returning Thu, 5 Aug.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 13 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 5 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,316, select.

Johannesburg.$2,316 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Aug, returning Wed, 1 Sep.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 8 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 1 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,316, select.

Johannesburg.$2,316 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Aug, returning Tue, 31 Aug.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 8 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 31 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,316, select.

Johannesburg.$2,329 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Jul, returning Tue, 27 Jul.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 14 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 27 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,329, select.

Johannesburg.$2,341 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,341, select.

Johannesburg.$2,342 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,342, select.

Johannesburg.$2,374 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,374, select.

Johannesburg.$2,396 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Apr, returning Thu, 29 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 8 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 29 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,396, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg

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Alternative Melbourne to Johannesburg routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Melbourne to Johannesburg? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

22km from central Johannesburg

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from $1,859

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Lanseria

32km from central Johannesburg

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Melbourne to Johannesburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,859
Cheapest month to fly	October

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Johannesburg?

There are 2 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Lanseria.

How much are return flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg is $1,859. 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 to Johannesburg?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Johannesburg. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,859.

How many flights are there a week from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg is usually October.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Johannesburg?

If you're flying from Melbourne, the cheapest airport near Johannesburg is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – which is 21.7 km away from the centre of Johannesburg. We've found flights into this airport from $1,859.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg on Thursday, 22 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne and Johannesburg. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from Melbourne to Johannesburg?

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 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.

What’s the weather like in Johannesburg?

In September, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. January is typically the warmest month in Johannesburg, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is February.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Johannesburg with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Johannesburg is Singapore Airlines .

Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg: what you need to know

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg taking off from here.
Come in for landing at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB), the chief entry point to Johannesburg.
Johannesburg is nine hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you make your Melbourne to Johannesburg flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg

To pick up cheap Melbourne to Johannesburg flights, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Melbourne to Johannesburg across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' Melbourne to Johannesburg flights.

Flying from Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Melbourne to Johannesburg flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
- Dubai Airport (DXB)
- Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
- Sydney Airport (SYD)
MEL is around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
63% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.

Arriving in Johannesburg

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg. Book one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Follow your own route with a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and see more of Johannesburg and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport around three weeks before your trip.

Lanseria Airport (HLA)

After your flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 45 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is roughly 32 kilometres from Lanseria Airport (HLA).
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near HLA. Unwind after your Melbourne to Johannesburg flight at one of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting in a long taxi line. Grab a Lanseria Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare offers from First - Car Rental, Tempest - Car Rental and Firefly powered by Hertz.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from HLA four weeks in advance often means better prices and a greater range of vehicles.

Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA)

Central Johannesburg is around 11 kilometres from Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA). Set out for your hotel (or make a head start on exploring the city's best attractions) after your flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg.
Mark your must-visit spots on a map and let your Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport rental car help take you there. Book with Avis or Budget and travel around in comfort.
Rental providers sometimes offer promotions for early bookings, so reserve your ride from QRA a few weeks in advance of your flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg. A bit of planning goes a long way for your wallet.

Best time to go to Johannesburg

March is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Johannesburg based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Melbourne to Johannesburg tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 20ºC on average.

More about Johannesburg

Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Apartheid Museum, Nelson Mandela Statue and Top of Africa are top attractions which should be on every Johannesburg itinerary.

Explore more of South Africa

Soweto is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered after you've seen Johannesburg. Around 21 kilometres to the west, its top attractions include Soweto, Hector Pieterson Memorial and Mandela's House.
Around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another favourite stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Nelson Mandela Statue, Ditsong National Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.