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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Africa from $584

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 March 2026.

Mon 11/511:00
MEL
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CAI
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Sun 24/514:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/3$1,102
Wed 27/511:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Sun 31/514:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/3$1,132
Sun 31/511:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 13/614:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/3$1,142
Sat 18/411:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 25/414:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/3$1,146
Thu 23/411:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Thu 14/514:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/3$1,162
Tue 21/705:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 4/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,196
Mon 20/718:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 3/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,208
Tue 10/1122:30
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop42h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 10/1213:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/3$1,215
Mon 13/411:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Thu 23/413:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/3$1,232
Fri 31/705:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 11/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,257
Sun 25/1019:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 24/1119:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,274
Wed 29/705:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 17/813:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,357

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 6 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,102

One-way from

$584

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,683
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 11/5-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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22/4
  • 22/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($275 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Sun 31/5

14:30-12:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,133

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 4/4

21:20-05:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Sat 11/4

13:15-09:00

1 stop35h 45m

$1,546

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

10:00-13:00

3 stops36h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

13:50-06:15

2 stops31h 25m

$1,723

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

13:10-14:35

2 stops34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

14:35-10:15

2 stops34h 40m

$1,730

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Sat 18/4

17:20-12:15

2 stops26h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 25/4

12:05-16:50

2 stops44h 45m

$1,750

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

09:50-16:50

1 stop22h 00m

$1,863

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

09:50-16:50

1 stop22h 00m

$1,865

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 29/3

17:10-04:00

1 stop43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

12:40-22:05

1 stop25h 25m

$1,874

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

23:30-04:20

2 stops35h 50m

Cairo

Sat 30/5

02:15-19:40

2 stops34h 25m

$1,890

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

14:55-23:05

1 stop23h 10m

$1,931

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Africa from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Africa (average of $814). Flying from Melbourne to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,403). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Africa. Reviews last updated 6 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andQantas Airways from Melbourne to Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,470 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,470 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,470 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,470 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,002 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,470 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,746 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,470 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,424 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,470 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Africa?

    Departing from Melbourne to Africa will take you 23h. Airlines will cover a distance of 10313 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Africa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with IndiGo, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $459. AirAsia X flights start at $493 while deals on China Eastern start at $615 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Africa?

    Most travellers choose Melbourne - Cape Town Intl, Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Melbourne - Cairo when deciding on the best route from Melbourne to Africa.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Africa (average of $814). Flying from Melbourne to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,403). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 6 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$635Average$1,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$763Average$2,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$834Average$1,809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$923Average$2,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest$950Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,020Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,048Average$1,478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,049Average$1,597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,064Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,088Average$1,787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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