Cheap flights from Melbourne to Africa from $736

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 13/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
29 May — 5 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Africa

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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 April 2026.

Thu 4/611:00
MEL
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CAI
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Sun 7/614:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/4$1,135
Sun 1/1112:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 21/1113:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,290
Thu 3/911:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Fri 23/1014:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/4$1,322
Mon 24/811:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Thu 10/914:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/4$1,325
Wed 29/711:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Thu 10/914:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/4$1,328
Wed 4/1112:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 25/1113:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/4$1,370
Wed 28/1012:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 9/1113:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,382
Thu 22/1022:30
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop42h 15m
China Eastern
Mon 26/1014:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/4$1,413
Mon 26/1022:30
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop42h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 11/1113:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,415
Tue 13/1018:20
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop26h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 5/1118:55
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop37h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/4$1,476
Wed 19/805:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 17/913:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop33h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,500
Sat 5/923:35
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 10/910:40
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops34h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,543

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 29 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,135

One-way from

$736

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,694
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 4/6-7/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 13/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($343 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Africa that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

12:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Mon 26/10

14:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,419

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Wed 30/9

14:45-14:10

1 stop40h 25m

$1,732

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

07:45-18:00

2 stops41h 15m

Cairo

Thu 16/7

18:50-11:15

2 stops33h 25m

$1,776

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

07:45-18:00

2 stops41h 15m

Cairo

Tue 29/9

01:45-11:15

2 stops50h 30m

$1,802

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

17:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/8

09:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

$1,893

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 9/9

10:35-14:30

3 stops34h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 14/10

07:10-09:35

3 stops42h 25m

$1,899

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Fri 10/7

22:45-00:20

1 stop32h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 29/7

01:50-22:05

1 stop37h 15m

$1,900

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

18:20-12:30

1 stop26h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 20/10

14:05-16:50

1 stop18h 45m

$1,914

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Sat 4/7

15:00-00:20

2 stops64h 20m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 27/7

01:50-22:05

1 stop37h 15m

$2,016

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Sat 4/7

15:00-00:20

2 stops64h 20m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 25/7

01:50-22:05

1 stop37h 15m

$2,018

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Africa?

Booking 26 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Africa?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Africa (average of $1,639). Flying from Melbourne to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,436). 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 29 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qantas Airways, 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.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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 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 Sichuan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $546. AirAsia X flights start at $558 while deals on China Eastern start at $598 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.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Africa (average of $1,639). Flying from Melbourne to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,436). 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$750Average$1,993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Gulf AirCheapest$771Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$820Average$1,780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$907Average$2,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest$937Average$1,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,003Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,030Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,033Average$1,465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,047Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,066Average$1,766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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