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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Africa from $629

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
20 Apr — 27 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 21 March 2026.

Tue 2/621:30
MEL
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CAI
1 stop42h 15m
China Eastern
Sat 20/614:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/3$1,133
Sun 12/411:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Tue 21/413:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/3$1,164
Tue 19/521:30
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop42h 15m
China Eastern
Mon 22/614:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/3$1,227
Mon 11/511:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Sun 24/514:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/3$1,235
Tue 4/818:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 18/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,279
Mon 20/711:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Fri 14/814:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/3$1,286
Tue 3/1100:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 20/1119:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,306
Fri 29/520:20
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop41h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Wed 17/614:45
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop40h 25m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 16/3$1,320
Sun 7/611:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Thu 11/614:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/3$1,333
Tue 4/805:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 26/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,339
Sun 25/1019:25
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 24/1119:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 16/3$1,341
Fri 7/805:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 18/819:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,360

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 21 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,133

One-way from

$629

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,401
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/6-20/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 81h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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11/5
  • 11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($312 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Sun 24/5

14:15-09:00

1 stop35h 45m

$1,235

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Thu 11/6

14:15-09:00

1 stop35h 45m

$1,336

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 13/4

20:20-05:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Fri 24/4

05:30-15:50

2 stops27h 20m

$1,553

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Fri 24/4

17:20-07:45

1 stop21h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 25/4

14:05-15:50

1 stop18h 45m

$1,574

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

23:30-04:20

2 stops35h 50m

Cairo

Tue 12/5

05:30-15:50

2 stops27h 20m

$1,582

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

17:20-12:30

1 stop26h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 18/4

21:50-15:50

1 stop35h 00m

$1,616

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

17:20-07:45

1 stop21h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 22/5

21:50-15:50

1 stop35h 00m

$1,636

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

23:30-04:20

2 stops35h 50m

Cairo

Thu 11/6

06:05-11:15

2 stops46h 10m

$1,758

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

23:30-04:20

2 stops35h 50m

Cairo

Sun 24/5

21:45-06:15

2 stops25h 30m

$1,762

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 8/8

18:25-09:25

2 stops47h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/8

10:40-20:35

2 stops25h 55m

$1,909

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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.
Estimated return price
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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 $810). Flying from Melbourne to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 21 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar 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
1,480 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

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
1,480 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,480 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

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
3,544 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,480 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

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
3,733 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,480 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

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
1,430 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,480 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
198 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,480 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

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 21h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12017 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 AirAsia X, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $492. China Eastern flights start at $606 while deals on IndiGo start at $620 one-way.

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

    Most travellers choose Melbourne - Cairo, Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Melbourne - Cape Town Intl 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 $810). Flying from Melbourne to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 21 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$632Average$1,610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$759Average$2,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$830Average$1,800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$918Average$2,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest$944Average$1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,015Average$1,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,040Average$1,264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,040Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,043Average$1,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,082Average$1,763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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