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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Africa from $658

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
13 Feb — 20 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 14 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,265

One-way from

$658

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,974
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/4-28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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7/3
  • 7/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($369 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 14 January 2026.

Sat 19/921:30
MEL
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CAI
1 stop42h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 24/1014:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/1$1,248
Mon 11/511:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Fri 22/514:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/1$1,251
Wed 15/411:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 28/414:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/1$1,265
Sat 17/112:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 31/113:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop38h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/1$1,267
Fri 17/411:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 18/514:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/1$1,270
Fri 29/511:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 17/614:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/1$1,278
Tue 7/411:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 25/414:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/1$1,300
Tue 13/1012:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 1/1113:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/1$1,306
Tue 13/1012:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 5/1113:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/1$1,309
Mon 9/222:40
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/220:40
CAI
-
MEL
3 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,312
Wed 18/222:40
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/310:15
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,320
Wed 18/222:40
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/310:15
CAI
-
MEL
3 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,324

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Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Sun 10/5

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,270

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

22:40-03:40

2 stops38h 00m

Cairo

Wed 4/3

20:40-08:30

3 stops26h 50m

$1,329

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

07:00-14:45

3 stops39h 45m

Cairo

Tue 28/4

08:15-20:30

3 stops29h 15m

$1,391

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Sat 7/3

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,393

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 26/2

22:35-22:25

3 stops32h 50m

Cairo

Thu 5/3

13:55-05:00

3 stops30h 05m

$1,405

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

11:00-08:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Thu 14/5

14:30-10:00

3 stops36h 30m

$1,418

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

13:45-05:45

1 stop31h 00m

$1,451

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

16:55-23:50

2 stops39h 55m

Cairo

Sun 22/3

05:25-20:55

2 stops30h 30m

$1,462

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 26/2

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

20:30-05:45

1 stop24h 15m

$1,466

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

13:45-11:00

1 stop37h 15m

$1,490

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Africa

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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 $857). Flying from Melbourne to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,465). 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 14 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,431 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
970 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,714 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,369 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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 20h 40m. 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 $481. AirAsia X flights start at $505 while deals on Sichuan Airlines start at $636 one-way.

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

    Most travellers choose Melbourne - Cairo, Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Melbourne - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta 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.

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  • 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 $857). Flying from Melbourne to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,465). 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 14 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$842Average$1,888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$845Average$2,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest$998Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,020Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,096Average$1,264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,097Average$1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,109Average$1,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,167Average$1,906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,264Average$2,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,337Average$2,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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