Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Melbourne is 9 hours ahead of Johannesburg, where O.R. Tambo International Airport is located. Melbourne operates on the UTC+11 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from JNB to Melbourne.
During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from JNB to Melbourne. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you have a passport from South Africa, you will need an e-visa to enter Australia. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Melbourne for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before you fly.
JNB is around 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 29 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 12 minutes.
Catching an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to JNB:
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Melbourne
R 7,557 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Melbourne. A return flight starts from R 14,352. These fares may change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from JNB to Melbourne, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to the centre of Melbourne takes around 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It'll take around 42 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Melbourne. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
As soon as your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Melbourne has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 51 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is roughly 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take about 2 hours and 4 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to lay your head just a quick drive from AVV. Get into relaxation mode at Little River Bed and Breakfast after your flight from JNB to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Melbourne. July is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Melbourne in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from JNB to Melbourne sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Once you've booked your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Melbourne, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are attractions you won't want to skip in Melbourne.
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