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    Travel Destination Facts

    Destination airport(s)
    • Rand Airport (QRA)
    • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    Aircraft Type

    Boeing 777, Airbus A321neo, Airbus A330 and Airbus A350 aircraft*

    Departure time zone
    GMT+10:00
    Arrival time zone
    GMT+02:00
    Cabin Class

    First class, Business class, Premium Economy, Economy^

    Lowest fare month
    April

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    Melbourne (MEL)Johannesburg (JNB)Round-trip
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    16/09/2026 - 28/02/2027

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    AUD2,414

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    Melbourne (MEL)Johannesburg (JNB)Round-trip
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    21/09/2026 - 28/02/2027

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    Melbourne (MEL)Johannesburg (JNB)Round-trip
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    22/09/2026 - 28/02/2027

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    AUD2,414

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    Melbourne (MEL)Johannesburg (JNB)Round-trip
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    13/09/2026 - 28/02/2027

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    AUD2,463

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    Melbourne (MEL)Johannesburg (JNB)Round-trip
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    14/09/2026 - 28/02/2027

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    AUD2,488

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    15/09/2026 - 28/02/2027

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    AUD2,514

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    Melbourne (MEL)Johannesburg (JNB)Round-trip
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    AUD2,613

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    Flights from Melbourne MEL to Johannesburg JNB

    Discover the vibrancy of South Africa’s largest city. Fly to Johannesburg on a comfortable Cathay Pacific flight. Download our free app to book your flights, check in, select your seat, monitor flight status, and plan your trip with ease – convenience at your fingertips.

    Best of Johannesburg

    Affectionately referred to by locals as Jo’burg, Johannesburg is home to the tallest building in Africa, the Carlton Centre. Take the elevator to the top for panoramic city views. Book a Township Tour and explore the eclectic and lively area of Soweto, visit Nelson Mandela’s first home, now a museum, at the Mandela Family Museum, and learn more about South Africa’s past at the Apartheid Museum. Lesedi Cultural Village showcases the culture and traditions of various tribal groups. Get up close with wildlife at the Lion Park. For something different, head to the South African Museum of Rock Art.

    Johannesburg Travel Tips

    Many attractions are closed on weekends, so plan accordingly. Public trains and buses connect this sprawling city. To get around quickly, hire a car or taxi. For the best in convenience, comfort, and style, book your flights to Johannesburg today with Cathay Pacific, the premier Asian airline.