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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa from $740

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

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 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,118

One-way from

$740

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,706
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 21/7-1/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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12/11
  • 12/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($227 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 June 2025.

Thu 14/821:30MEL - CAI
1 stop42h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 29/814:30CAI - MEL
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/6$1,061
Mon 13/1021:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Sun 19/1014:45CAI - MEL
1 stop40h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,342
Thu 2/1021:45MEL - CAI
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1107:05CAI - MEL
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,415
Sat 26/700:30MEL - NBO
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/806:40NBO - MEL
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,477
Sat 25/1000:35MEL - JNB
1 stop38h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 11/1119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,512
Thu 17/721:45MEL - NBO
1 stop32h 15mAirAsia X
Sun 27/700:30NBO - MEL
1 stop20h 30mAirAsia X
Deal found 11/6$1,555
Wed 23/717:10MEL - JNB
2 stops27h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/808:20JNB - MEL
2 stops47h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/6$1,584
Sat 25/1022:45MEL - JNB
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1110:00JNB - MEL
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6$1,666
Wed 23/717:10MEL - ADD
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/723:50ADD - MEL
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,713
Wed 3/917:10MEL - ADD
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 1/1021:50ADD - MEL
1 stop34h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/6$1,752
Thu 23/1000:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/6$1,755
Thu 7/817:10MEL - NBO
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 19/818:00NBO - MEL
2 stops38h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/6$1,764

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Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 21/7

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Mon 1/9

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,118

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 13/10

21:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Sun 19/10

14:45-15:20

1 stop40h 35m

$1,342

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 2/10

21:45-00:05

2 stops33h 20m

Cairo

Fri 7/11

07:05-05:00

2 stops36h 55m

$1,415

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sat 26/7

00:30-23:00

1 stop29h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/8

06:40-06:15

2 stops40h 35m

$1,477

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 25/10

00:35-06:10

1 stop38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

19:50-08:15

1 stop27h 25m

$1,512

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Thu 17/7

21:45-23:00

1 stop32h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 27/7

00:30-04:00

1 stop20h 30m

$1,555

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 23/7

17:10-13:05

2 stops27h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/8

08:20-15:35

2 stops47h 15m

$1,584

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 25/10

22:45-08:35

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

10:00-05:00

2 stops34h 00m

$1,666

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Wed 23/7

17:10-07:45

1 stop21h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 28/7

23:50-06:15

1 stop23h 25m

$1,713

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Wed 3/9

17:10-07:45

1 stop21h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 1/10

21:50-15:35

1 stop34h 45m

$1,752

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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 $1,093). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Africa ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

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 June 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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.

  • 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 $745. Users have also found prices from $774 and $967 on Sichuan Airlines and Etihad Airways, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Melbourne - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl or Melbourne - Cairo, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Africa (average of $1,093). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,028Average$1,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,065Average$1,771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,137Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,140Average$1,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,145Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,210Average$2,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,247Average$2,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,375Average$2,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,441Average$2,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest$1,478Average$1,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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