Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa from $601

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 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
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 28 December 2025.

Wed 31/1210:00MEL - CAI
3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/102:20CAI - MEL
2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12$2,043
Wed 31/1207:00MEL - NBO
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/106:40NBO - MEL
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12$2,314
Wed 31/1212:00MEL - CAI
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 28/113:00CAI - MEL
1 stop40h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/12$2,320
Wed 31/1218:20MEL - ADD
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 30/114:05ADD - MEL
1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/12$2,351
Wed 31/1214:20MEL - ADD
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/123:25ADD - MEL
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12$2,356
Sat 27/1221:40MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 50mSichuan Airlines
Sat 3/114:30CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/12$2,387
Wed 31/1217:10MEL - ADD
2 stops57h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 30/119:35ADD - MEL
2 stops43h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/12$2,405
Sun 28/1218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 6/109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/12$2,406
Tue 30/1201:00MEL - ADD
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/114:05ADD - MEL
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12$2,421
Sun 28/1215:35MEL - JNB
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 6/111:00JNB - MEL
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/12$2,437
Wed 31/1214:20MEL - NBO
2 stops47h 20mIndiGo
Wed 14/106:40NBO - MEL
2 stops43h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 26/12$2,449
Wed 31/1214:20MEL - ADD
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/114:05ADD - MEL
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12$2,452

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 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,253

One-way from

$601

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,339
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 1/2-1/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
19/1
  • 19/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($401 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

15:00-09:20

2 stops27h 20m

Cairo

Sat 28/2

02:20-20:55

2 stops33h 35m

$1,254

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

15:00-09:20

2 stops27h 20m

Cairo

Sat 7/3

03:20-20:55

2 stops32h 35m

$1,256

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL - CMN

MELCMN

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

13:10-14:50

2 stops35h 40m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 8/2

16:45-08:30

3 stops29h 45m

$1,265

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

22:30-07:30

1 stop42h 00m

Cairo

Mon 2/2

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,378

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

15:00-09:20

2 stops27h 20m

Cairo

Wed 4/3

20:40-08:30

3 stops26h 50m

$1,440

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

15:00-03:40

2 stops45h 40m

Cairo

Mon 16/3

20:40-20:55

2 stops39h 15m

$1,445

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

22:40-03:40

2 stops38h 00m

Cairo

Fri 6/3

20:40-10:15

2 stops28h 35m

$1,470

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 16/6

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

$1,494

MelbournePort Louis

MEL - MRU

MELMRU

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

13:10-06:55

2 stops24h 45m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Tue 10/3

09:30-20:50

2 stops28h 20m

$1,528

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

18:20-07:45

1 stop21h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 21/4

14:05-15:50

1 stop18h 45m

$1,601

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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 $970). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,490). 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 28 December 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.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Africa?

    For as low as $1,601, China Eastern can have you in Africa from Melbourne Airport in 21h 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 AirAsia X. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $504. Users have also found prices from $634 and $661 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.

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    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 $970). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,490). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$842Average$2,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest$995Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,024Average$1,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,084Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,090Average$1,598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,106Average$1,648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,241Average$1,978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,258Average$2,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,333Average$2,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,349Average$2,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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