Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa from $640

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
27 Aug — 3 Sep1
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 22 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,216

One-way from

$640

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,482
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/11-15/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
15/9
  • 15/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($423 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Africa

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 22 August 2025.

Sat 15/1112:00MEL - CAI
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 15/1213:30CAI - MEL
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/8$1,216
Tue 21/1012:00MEL - CAI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 5/1113:00CAI - MEL
1 stop40h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/8$1,236
Fri 10/1021:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Wed 5/1114:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/8$1,281
Tue 18/1121:40MEL - CAI
1 stop42h 05mSichuan Airlines
Tue 2/1214:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 21/8$1,284
Mon 8/920:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Tue 14/1014:45CAI - MEL
1 stop40h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/8$1,287
Thu 9/1021:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Tue 4/1114:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/8$1,307
Thu 23/1021:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Wed 5/1114:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 21/8$1,365
Wed 8/1018:10MEL - CAI
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1014:45CAI - MEL
1 stop40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8$1,391
Sat 15/1122:35MEL - CAI
2 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1214:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/8$1,409
Wed 15/1012:00MEL - CAI
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1014:45CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8$1,418
Sun 9/1113:35MEL - CAI
2 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1214:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8$1,424
Mon 27/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8$1,483

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Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Mon 15/12

13:30-10:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,216

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

21:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Tue 4/11

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

$1,307

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 5/2

22:30-08:00

1 stop42h 30m

Cairo

Sun 8/3

13:00-14:05

1 stop40h 05m

$1,342

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 7/11

21:40-06:45

1 stop42h 05m

Cairo

Sun 23/11

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

$1,433

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

22:45-00:45

3 stops34h 00m

Cairo

Tue 4/11

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

$1,438

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 18/10

21:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Sun 9/11

16:25-07:25

2 stops30h 00m

$1,440

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

21:30-01:30

3 stops35h 00m

Cairo

Tue 14/10

14:45-15:20

1 stop40h 35m

$1,446

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

07:00-21:35

3 stops47h 35m

Cairo

Mon 15/12

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

$1,451

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

22:30-07:30

1 stop42h 00m

Cairo

Sat 7/2

13:30-14:05

1 stop39h 35m

$1,476

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 19/11

12:00-08:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Sat 7/2

13:30-14:05

1 stop39h 35m

$1,476

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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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 $1,090). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,751). 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 22 August 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.

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 22 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

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 $1,516, China Eastern can have you in Africa from Melbourne Airport in 23h. 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 China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $708. Users have also found prices from $710 and $738 on Sichuan Airlines and Etihad Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 $1,090). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,751). 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 22 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,043Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,082Average$1,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,143Average$1,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,152Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,156Average$1,776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,227Average$2,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,365Average$2,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,394Average$2,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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IndiGoCheapest$1,457Average$1,961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,465Average$1,946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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