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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Africa from $622

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
22 Jul — 29 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 17 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,038

One-way from

$622

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,370
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 11/8-26/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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15/10
  • 15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($311 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 17 July 2025.

Mon 11/811:00MEL - CMN
2 stops34h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 24/817:10CMN - MEL
2 stops30h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/7$1,039
Tue 19/821:30MEL - CAI
1 stop42h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 9/914:30CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/7$1,128
Mon 13/1021:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Sat 25/1014:45CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,275
Mon 20/1014:00MEL - CAI
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1108:05CAI - MEL
3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,297
Sun 26/1000:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Wed 5/1119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop30h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,475
Thu 23/1018:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 4/1109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/7$1,494
Thu 25/905:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1011:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,519
Sat 26/700:30MEL - NBO
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 15/800:30NBO - MEL
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7$1,585
Fri 25/707:00MEL - NBO
1 stop23h 00mAirAsia X
Fri 15/800:30NBO - MEL
1 stop22h 00mAirAsia X
Deal found 14/7$1,625
Fri 31/1023:30MEL - NBO
2 stops40h 00mChina Southern
Wed 12/1116:30NBO - MEL
2 stops45h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 16/7$1,675
Fri 31/1018:20MEL - NBO
1 stop20h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 12/1107:15NBO - MEL
1 stop25h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,685
Tue 18/1118:20MEL - ADD
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Mon 24/1114:05ADD - MEL
1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,708

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Melbourne

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Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL - CMN

MELCMN

Melbourne

Mon 11/8

11:00-12:20

2 stops34h 20m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 24/8

17:10-09:00

2 stops30h 50m

$1,039

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 28/8

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Thu 4/9

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,104

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 13/10

21:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Sat 25/10

14:45-14:30

1 stop39h 45m

$1,277

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

14:00-15:35

3 stops33h 35m

Cairo

Sat 1/11

08:05-05:30

3 stops36h 25m

$1,297

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

00:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

$1,475

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

18:10-08:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,494

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 26/9

05:00-08:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

11:20-23:15

1 stop26h 55m

$1,516

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 27/8

07:00-23:00

1 stop23h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 17/9

15:10-05:30

3 stops31h 20m

$1,597

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 27/7

07:00-23:00

1 stop23h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 15/8

00:30-05:30

1 stop22h 00m

$1,634

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

23:30-07:30

2 stops40h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/11

16:30-21:30

2 stops45h 00m

$1,675

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Africa (average of $1,095). Flying from Melbourne to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to AF?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Africa as you normally would.

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 17 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Garuda Indonesia, andSingapore Airlines 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,290 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,290 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,290 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Garuda Indonesia
8.1
Very Good
77 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,290 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,290 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,373 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,290 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Sichuan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $727. AirAsia X flights start at $746 while deals on Etihad Airways start at $750 one-way.

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

    Most travellers choose Melbourne - Cairo, Melbourne - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl or Melbourne Avalon - 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Africa (average of $1,095). Flying from Melbourne to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 17 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,028Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,072Average$1,758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,132Average$1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,133Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,208Average$2,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,245Average$2,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,373Average$2,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,422Average$1,694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapest$1,435Average$1,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,450Average$2,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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