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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa from $770

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
3 May — 10 May1
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 April 2026.

Fri 9/1018:20
MEL
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CAI
1 stop31h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/1118:55
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop37h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4$1,101
Fri 30/1018:20
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop19h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 6/1107:25
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop24h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4$1,137
Fri 9/1018:20
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop19h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/1118:55
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop37h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4$1,152
Tue 7/417:10
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop32h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 1/515:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop17h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,160
Mon 6/417:10
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop32h 15m
Etihad Airways
Mon 20/413:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop18h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4$1,163
Wed 29/417:10
MEL
-
CMN
1 stop23h 30m
Etihad Airways
Fri 1/509:25
CMN
-
MEL
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4$1,165
Mon 13/417:10
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop32h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 23/413:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop18h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4$1,165
Sun 12/417:10
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop26h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 21/413:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop18h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4$1,172
Tue 7/417:10
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop32h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 21/413:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop18h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4$1,195
Tue 12/517:20
MEL
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CMN
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sun 24/509:25
CMN
-
MEL
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,216
Sun 17/517:20
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop19h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sun 24/515:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop17h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4$1,223
Fri 17/411:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Fri 15/514:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/3$1,227

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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,163

One-way from

$770

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,791
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 13/4-24/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 25/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($318 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($68 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 3 April 2026.
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MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

17:20-05:25

1 stop19h 05m

Cairo

Sun 14/6

08:15-15:50

1 stop24h 35m

$1,282

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL - CMN

MELCMN

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

17:20-07:20

1 stop23h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 24/5

09:25-15:50

1 stop21h 25m

$1,326

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Tue 18/8

14:15-12:40

1 stop39h 25m

$1,426

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

21:30-08:45

1 stop42h 15m

Cairo

Thu 20/8

14:15-09:00

1 stop35h 45m

$1,426

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL - CMN

MELCMN

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

17:20-07:20

1 stop23h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sat 6/6

09:25-15:50

1 stop21h 25m

$1,623

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

20:55-00:20

1 stop34h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 27/5

01:50-16:50

1 stop32h 00m

$1,693

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

17:20-07:45

1 stop21h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 21/5

21:50-15:50

1 stop35h 00m

$1,725

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

20:55-00:20

1 stop34h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 25/5

01:50-04:55

1 stop20h 05m

$1,731

MelbournePort Louis

MEL - MRU

MELMRU

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

12:00-08:30

2 stops26h 30m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Sun 31/5

09:30-20:20

2 stops28h 50m

$1,752

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

17:20-13:10

1 stop26h 50m

Cairo

Sun 7/6

15:00-15:50

1 stop17h 50m

$1,762

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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 $830). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,424). 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 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
1,488 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
3,556 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
1,488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
1,429 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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 $1,282, Etihad Airways can have you in Africa from Melbourne Airport in 19h 05m. 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 AirAsia X. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $504. Users have also found prices from $619 and $626 on China Eastern and IndiGo, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Melbourne - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Melbourne - Cape Town Intl, 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 $830). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,424). 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 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$647Average$1,669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$777Average$2,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$850Average$1,848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$940Average$2,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest$965Average$1,397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,039Average$1,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,063Average$1,650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,068Average$1,609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,083Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,105Average$1,844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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