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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa from $723

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
2 Jun — 9 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 3 May 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$1,125
Thu 4/611:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Thu 11/614:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/5$1,189
Thu 28/511:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Thu 4/614:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/5$1,203
Sun 31/511:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Mon 8/614:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/4$1,301
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$1,311
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$1,314
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$1,317
Wed 11/1112:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 22/1113:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/5$1,339
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$1,358
Wed 5/811:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Thu 27/814:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/4$1,360
Mon 1/611:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Sun 7/614:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/4$1,400
Tue 1/923:35
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 14/920:25
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,565

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 3 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,125

One-way from

$723

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,548
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 4/6-7/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($324 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 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 3 May 2026.
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MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

12:00-08:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Sun 8/11

13:00-14:05

1 stop40h 05m

$1,403

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 27/10

22:30-08:30

1 stop42h 00m

Cairo

Mon 9/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,530

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

18:20-16:55

1 stop31h 35m

Cairo

Fri 6/11

07:25-17:00

1 stop24h 35m

$1,624

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

18:20-06:10

1 stop19h 50m

Cairo

Sat 7/11

18:55-17:00

1 stop37h 05m

$1,624

MelbournePort Louis

MEL - MRU

MELMRU

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

13:00-08:30

2 stops49h 30m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Mon 22/6

09:30-20:20

2 stops28h 50m

$1,723

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

23:30-18:00

2 stops25h 30m

Cairo

Thu 22/10

01:45-09:50

2 stops24h 05m

$1,753

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Sun 9/8

14:15-09:00

1 stop35h 45m

$1,796

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

16:10-18:00

2 stops32h 50m

Cairo

Tue 29/9

17:15-15:50

2 stops39h 35m

$1,845

MelbourneMarrakech

MEL - RAK

MELRAK

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

12:00-15:40

2 stops36h 40m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 17/6

16:40-11:15

2 stops33h 35m

$1,848

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

05:55-09:25

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

10:40-17:10

2 stops22h 30m

$1,853

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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 Airport to Africa

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

Booking 26 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Africa?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Africa (average of $1,624). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,415). 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 3 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qantas Airways, andQatar 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
3,567 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,567 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,567 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,030 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,567 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,723 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,567 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,432 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,567 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
China Eastern
7.3
Good
209 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,567 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

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 $1,403, China Eastern can have you in Africa from Melbourne Airport in 28h 30m. Melbourne Airport and Africa are separated by a distance of 13930 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 $541. Users have also found prices from $553 and $594 on AirAsia X and China Eastern, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Melbourne - Cairo or Melbourne - Addis Ababa Bole, Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 $1,624). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,415). 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 3 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$743Average$1,976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Gulf AirCheapest$764Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$899Average$2,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest$931Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$994Average$1,483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,022Average$1,527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,025Average$1,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,037Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,057Average$1,753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,224Average$2,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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