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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa from $641

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
13 Dec — 20 Dec1
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 13 November 2025.

Mon 10/1122:40MEL - CAI
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1110:15CAI - MEL
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$1,245
Tue 25/1121:40MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 50mSichuan Airlines
Sat 31/114:30CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,307
Sat 15/1121:40MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 50mSichuan Airlines
Wed 28/114:30CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,314
Wed 19/1122:40MEL - CAI
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1120:40CAI - MEL
3 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,331
Wed 19/1107:45MEL - CAI
3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1213:55CAI - MEL
3 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,414
Sat 15/1121:40MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 50mSichuan Airlines
Mon 15/1214:30CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,428
Mon 17/1113:10MEL - CAI
2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1214:30CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,429
Tue 18/1121:40MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 50mSichuan Airlines
Tue 2/1214:30CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 10/11$1,432
Tue 18/1121:40MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 50mSichuan Airlines
Wed 28/114:30CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,435
Thu 13/1118:20MEL - ADD
1 stop21h 25mEtihad Airways
Thu 11/1214:05ADD - MEL
1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,593
Fri 21/1100:30MEL - ADD
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1200:10ADD - MEL
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,703
Sat 22/1116:55MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1111:00JNB - MEL
1 stop40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,715

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 13 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,209

One-way from

$641

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,070
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 18/2-4/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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15/3
  • 15/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($389 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 13 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

15:15-09:20

2 stops27h 05m

Cairo

Sat 28/2

02:20-20:55

2 stops33h 35m

$1,472

MelbourneHarare

MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

18:20-13:25

2 stops52h 05m

Harare

Sat 28/3

02:20-16:35

2 stops53h 15m

$1,604

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

13:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

$1,642

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

07:00-09:25

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

10:40-21:25

2 stops25h 45m

$1,671

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 22/1

00:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

19:55-08:15

1 stop27h 20m

$1,703

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

15:00-09:20

2 stops27h 20m

Cairo

Sat 28/2

20:40-06:30

2 stops24h 50m

$1,709

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 27/1

18:20-13:55

2 stops28h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/2

12:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

$1,724

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

12:05-06:10

1 stop26h 05m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 20/2

00:10-10:15

1 stop26h 05m

$1,737

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

18:20-12:30

2 stops27h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 9/2

12:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

$1,738

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 22/11

17:10-14:20

2 stops30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

20:20-17:50

1 stop36h 30m

$1,741

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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 Airport to Africa

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Africa (average of $998). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,443). 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 13 November 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Africa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Africa flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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 13 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,407 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,407 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,407 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,400 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,407 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
933 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,407 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,661 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,407 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,291 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,407 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Africa?

    For as low as $1,642, Etihad Airways can have you in Africa from Melbourne Airport in 20h 35m. Melbourne Airport and Africa are separated by a distance of 10313 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Sichuan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $742. Users have also found prices from $946 and $955 on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Melbourne - Cape Town Intl or Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Melbourne - Cairo is the most popular route from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Africa?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Africa (average of $998). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,443). 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 13 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$869Average$2,479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,020Average$1,560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China EasternCheapest$1,024Average$1,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,117Average$1,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,119Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,137Average$1,731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,297Average$2,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,358Average$2,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,370Average$2,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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IndiGoCheapest$1,452Average$1,900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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