Flying from Melbourne to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg taking off from here.
Disembark at Johannesburg's primary hub, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You don't need a visa for South Africa if you have a passport from Australia and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it simple to find a flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in approximately 28 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 42 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is around 29 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 29 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 12 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near JNB:
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Central Johannesburg is located around 48 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA). As soon as your flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 51 minutes.
There are some cosy stays ready to welcome you near HLA. Tuck yourself in after your flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg at one of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg
Currently, Rs157,804 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Johannesburg. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs225,370. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from Melbourne to Johannesburg, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Melbourne to Johannesburg is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
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Best time to go to Johannesburg
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Johannesburg in February.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Melbourne to Johannesburg in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Johannesburg sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Johannesburg
Start your Johannesburg trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Johannesburg, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are popular attractions which should be on every Johannesburg itinerary.
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