Cheap flights from Melbourne to Africa from $619

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,196

One-way from

$662

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,502
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/11-15/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
15/9
  • 15/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($436 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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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 29 August 2025.

Sat 15/1112:00MEL - CAI
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 15/1213:30CAI - MEL
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/8$1,196
Tue 28/1012:00MEL - CAI
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 17/1113:30CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/8$1,246
Tue 18/1121:40MEL - CAI
1 stop42h 05mSichuan Airlines
Tue 2/1214:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,272
Sat 8/1121:40MEL - CAI
1 stop42h 05mSichuan Airlines
Tue 25/1114:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,274
Tue 11/1106:00MEL - CAI
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1213:00CAI - MEL
1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,278
Thu 16/1021:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Tue 11/1114:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/8$1,281
Sat 11/1021:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Sat 18/1014:45CAI - MEL
1 stop40h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/8$1,288
Wed 15/1012:00MEL - CAI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 30/1014:30CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/8$1,353
Wed 15/1018:10MEL - CAI
1 stop37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1114:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$1,355
Wed 29/1007:00MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 4/1119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop30h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,381
Fri 31/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,413
Fri 3/1017:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1011:20JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,418

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Melbourne

Fly to

Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

12:00-08:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Mon 17/11

13:30-10:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,246

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

21:40-06:45

1 stop42h 05m

Cairo

Fri 5/12

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

$1,272

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

21:40-06:45

1 stop42h 05m

Cairo

Tue 2/12

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

$1,272

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 4/10

20:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Thu 6/11

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

$1,272

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 8/11

21:40-06:45

1 stop42h 05m

Cairo

Tue 25/11

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

$1,274

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

06:00-07:30

2 stops34h 30m

Cairo

Wed 10/12

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,278

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

21:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Tue 11/11

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

$1,281

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 11/10

21:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Sat 18/10

14:45-15:20

1 stop40h 35m

$1,288

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

$1,381

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

11:05-23:00

1 stop26h 55m

$1,413

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Africa (average of $1,091). Flying from Melbourne to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,736). 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 29 August 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 29 August 2025.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Africa?

    Departing from Melbourne to Africa will take you 20h 35m. 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 China Eastern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $702. Etihad Airways flights start at $874 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $1,101 one-way.

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

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    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 $1,091). Flying from Melbourne to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,736). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,027Average$1,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,061Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,090Average$1,531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,138Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,139Average$1,742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,208Average$2,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,326Average$2,560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,350Average$2,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest$1,435Average$1,931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,443Average$1,916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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