Cheap flights from Melbourne to Africa from $764

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
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 5 December 2025.

Fri 26/1217:10MEL - ADD
1 stop39h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 11/201:45ADD - MEL
1 stop20h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/12$1,753
Thu 4/1200:30MEL - CAI
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1201:15CAI - MEL
2 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,763
Sun 7/1221:40MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 50mSichuan Airlines
Sun 21/1214:30CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,812
Fri 26/1222:40MEL - ADD
1 stop39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/200:10ADD - MEL
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,890
Fri 5/1222:40MEL - ADD
1 stop39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1200:10ADD - MEL
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,933
Thu 4/1208:40MEL - JNB
1 stop31h 45mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/1211:00JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/12$1,933
Fri 5/1215:35MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/1211:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/12$1,980
Wed 3/1222:05MEL - CAI
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1216:25CAI - MEL
3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,008
Sat 13/1212:00MEL - CAI
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 21/113:00CAI - MEL
1 stop38h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/12$2,046
Sun 7/1213:10MEL - CAI
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1215:05CAI - MEL
3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,064
Mon 8/1213:10MEL - NBO
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1215:10NBO - MEL
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,102
Fri 5/1216:10MEL - ADD
1 stop40h 05mVirgin Australia
Wed 28/101:45ADD - MEL
1 stop37h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/12$2,113

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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,216

One-way from

$764

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,355
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 17/2-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 82h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
2/3
  • 2/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($404 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Melbourne

Fly to

Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 21/1

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Wed 28/1

13:00-14:05

1 stop40h 05m

$1,243

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

22:40-23:50

2 stops34h 10m

Cairo

Wed 4/3

20:40-20:55

2 stops39h 15m

$1,527

MelbourneHarare

MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

18:20-01:30

2 stops40h 10m

Harare

Wed 11/3

02:20-17:00

2 stops29h 40m

$1,605

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

21:40-06:30

1 stop41h 50m

Cairo

Thu 29/1

14:30-14:30

1 stop39h 00m

$1,651

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

21:40-06:30

1 stop41h 50m

Cairo

Wed 11/3

14:30-14:30

1 stop39h 00m

$1,673

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

21:40-06:30

1 stop41h 50m

Cairo

Tue 10/3

14:30-14:30

1 stop39h 00m

$1,673

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

16:10-00:15

1 stop40h 05m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 11/3

01:45-23:20

1 stop37h 35m

$1,683

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

16:10-00:20

1 stop40h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 18/4

01:50-22:10

1 stop37h 20m

$1,691

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

16:10-00:15

1 stop40h 05m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 11/3

01:45-23:20

1 stop37h 35m

$1,691

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Sun 5/4

15:10-00:20

1 stop40h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 22/4

01:50-22:10

1 stop37h 20m

$1,691

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Africa (average of $877). Flying from Melbourne to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,449). 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 5 December 2025.

When flying from Melbourne to Africa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Africa flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 5 December 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.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Africa?

    Departing from Melbourne to Africa will take you 28h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13930 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 $517. Sichuan Airlines flights start at $644 while deals on Etihad Airways start at $672 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Africa (average of $877). Flying from Melbourne to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,449). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$856Average$2,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest$1,011Average$1,400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,046Average$1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,102Average$1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,103Average$1,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,124Average$1,675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapest$1,163Average$2,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,192Average$2,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,279Average$2,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,471Average$1,972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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