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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa from $788

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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
13 Aug — 20 Aug1
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 14 July 2026.

Sun 18/1012:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 2/1113:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/7$1,319
Sun 26/711:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 10/913:45
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/7$1,321
Sat 31/1022:30
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop42h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 28/1113:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/7$1,337
Sun 26/711:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 2/813:45
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/7$1,401
Thu 19/1117:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/1120:10
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,408
Tue 13/1022:30
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop43h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 5/1113:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/7$1,427
Sun 8/1112:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 11/1113:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/7$1,437
Tue 24/1118:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/1209:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,731
Sat 1/815:55
MEL
-
ADD
1 stop20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/923:20
ADD
-
MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,734
Tue 11/817:20
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1112:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops44h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7$1,736
Sat 24/1018:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 7/1109:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/7$1,737
Wed 18/1118:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 2/1209:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/7$1,744

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 14 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,319

One-way from

$788

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,779
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 18/10-2/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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3/8
  • 3/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($243 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($92 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 14 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Wed 11/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,443

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

14:00-11:35

3 stops30h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 14/11

12:25-17:50

2 stops44h 25m

$1,831

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

22:35-19:50

2 stops30h 15m

Cairo

Mon 30/11

07:50-12:10

3 stops43h 20m

$1,903

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 26/7

15:55-20:50

2 stops35h 55m

Cairo

Thu 10/9

21:45-19:40

2 stops38h 55m

$1,904
Fastest return journey

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

17:20-12:45

1 stop26h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 22/9

14:20-15:50

1 stop18h 30m

$1,917

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

16:00-00:20

2 stops39h 20m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 17/8

01:50-22:05

1 stop37h 15m

$1,940

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 18/8

17:20-07:45

1 stop21h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 16/9

21:50-15:50

1 stop35h 00m

$1,945

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

19:55-00:15

2 stops36h 20m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 11/11

01:45-23:20

1 stop37h 35m

$1,946

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

16:00-00:20

2 stops63h 20m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 9/9

01:50-22:05

1 stop37h 15m

$1,975

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 18/8

16:10-00:20

1 stop39h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 15/9

01:10-22:35

3 stops38h 25m

$1,994

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Deals found on 13/7

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Africa (average of $1,754). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,523). 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.

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

Booking 65 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.

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 14 July 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
3,620 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,July 2023

DXB - MIA

The tv and air conditioner was not working well. The crews were nice but not super approachable. Qatar and Etihad Airways have better ships and services.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,620 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,620 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,July 2023

DXB - MIA

The tv and air conditioner was not working well. The crews were nice but not super approachable. Qatar and Etihad Airways have better ships and services.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,061 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,620 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,July 2023

DXB - MIA

The tv and air conditioner was not working well. The crews were nice but not super approachable. Qatar and Etihad Airways have better ships and services.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,746 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,620 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,July 2023

DXB - MIA

The tv and air conditioner was not working well. The crews were nice but not super approachable. Qatar and Etihad Airways have better ships and services.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,479 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,620 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,July 2023

DXB - MIA

The tv and air conditioner was not working well. The crews were nice but not super approachable. Qatar and Etihad Airways have better ships and services.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
228 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,620 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,July 2023

DXB - MIA

The tv and air conditioner was not working well. The crews were nice but not super approachable. Qatar and Etihad Airways have better ships and services.

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 $1,917, China Eastern can have you in Africa from Melbourne Airport in 26h 25m. Melbourne Airport and Africa are separated by a distance of 12017 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 China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $616. Users have also found prices from $631 and $641 on IndiGo and Etihad Airways, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Melbourne - Cairo or Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Melbourne - Cape Town Intl 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Africa (average of $1,754). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,523). 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 14 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$763Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Gulf AirCheapest$795Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$817Average$2,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$928Average$2,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest$978Average$1,498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,050Average$2,362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,079Average$1,797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,104Average$1,785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,256Average$2,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,273Average$2,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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