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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa from $606

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 28 January 2026.

Wed 27/511:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 31/514:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/1$1,134
Tue 12/511:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 27/514:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/1$1,136
Mon 11/511:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 19/514:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/1$1,137
Thu 14/521:30
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop42h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 21/514:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/1$1,140
Thu 7/511:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 28/514:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/1$1,170
Mon 2/219:55
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops21h 45m
South African
Thu 21/514:40
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops21h 15m
South African
Deal found 27/1$1,216
Sun 15/320:50
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops67h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/313:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,223
Mon 2/222:30
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop42h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 16/213:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/1$1,232
Wed 25/222:40
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/320:40
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,235
Mon 11/511:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 23/514:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/1$1,236
Fri 13/313:10
MEL
-
MRU
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/309:30
MRU
-
MEL
3 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,239
Thu 12/322:30
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop42h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 19/313:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/1$1,254

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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,134

One-way from

$606

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,847
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 27/5-31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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15/2
  • 15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($329 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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 28 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Sun 31/5

14:30-12:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,134

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Sun 24/5

14:30-12:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,137

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 13/6

21:30-09:00

1 stop42h 30m

Cairo

Sun 21/6

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,137

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

19:55-08:40

2 stops21h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 21/5

14:40-19:55

2 stops21h 15m

$1,216

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

22:40-03:40

2 stops38h 00m

Cairo

Wed 4/3

20:40-11:50

2 stops30h 10m

$1,235

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Wed 20/5

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,236

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

21:30-09:00

1 stop42h 30m

Cairo

Fri 22/5

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,236

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Fri 22/5

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,236

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

22:30-07:30

1 stop42h 00m

Cairo

Thu 19/3

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,254

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

22:40-03:40

2 stops38h 00m

Cairo

Wed 4/3

10:15-08:30

3 stops37h 15m

$1,301

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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Estimated return price
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Africa (average of $826). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,413). 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 28 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,375 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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 Airport to Africa?

    For as low as $1,595, China Eastern 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 IndiGo. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $464. Users have also found prices from $487 and $613 on AirAsia X and Sichuan Airlines, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Melbourne - Addis Ababa Bole, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Africa (average of $826). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,413). 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 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$642Average$1,648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$771Average$2,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$843Average$1,832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$958Average$2,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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AirAsia XCheapest$960Average$1,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China EasternCheapest$960Average$1,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,051Average$1,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,057Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,069Average$1,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,100Average$1,846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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