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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa from $654

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 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
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 10 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,206

One-way from

$654

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,535
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 21/7-1/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 78h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
25/11
  • 25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($264 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 10 July 2025.

Tue 28/1012:00MEL - CAI
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 17/1113:30CAI - MEL
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/7$1,116
Mon 13/1021:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Sat 25/1014:45CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,277
Sun 24/807:00MEL - CAI
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/800:59CAI - MEL
2 stops36h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,293
Sun 26/1010:15MEL - JNB
1 stop41h 20mSingapore Airlines
Wed 5/1119:50JNB - MEL
1 stop30h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,434
Thu 23/1018:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,485
Fri 19/905:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/1109:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,488
Thu 31/712:05MEL - NBO
3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/806:40NBO - MEL
3 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,598
Sun 3/807:00MEL - NBO
1 stop23h 00mAirAsia X
Mon 25/800:30NBO - MEL
1 stop22h 00mAirAsia X
Deal found 7/7$1,626
Fri 31/1018:20MEL - NBO
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Wed 12/1107:15NBO - MEL
1 stop25h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/7$1,673
Tue 2/913:20MEL - ADD
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/1022:40ADD - MEL
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,711
Sat 23/812:05MEL - MRU
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/809:45MRU - MEL
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,823
Sat 9/812:05MEL - CPT
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/813:50CPT - MEL
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,921

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Melbourne

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Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 21/8

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Thu 28/8

14:30-12:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,102

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 4/9

20:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Thu 6/11

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

$1,277

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

14:00-13:15

3 stops31h 15m

Cairo

Sat 1/11

18:05-05:30

3 stops26h 25m

$1,358

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

10:15-18:35

1 stop41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

19:50-10:50

1 stop30h 00m

$1,434

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

18:10-08:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

11:05-07:10

1 stop35h 05m

$1,485

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 19/9

05:00-08:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,488

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

22:55-03:40

2 stops37h 45m

Cairo

Sat 22/11

20:40-21:00

2 stops39h 20m

$1,529

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Thu 31/7

12:05-18:35

3 stops37h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 31/8

06:40-06:00

3 stops40h 20m

$1,598

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 3/8

07:00-23:00

1 stop23h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 25/8

00:30-05:30

1 stop22h 00m

$1,626

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

18:20-12:45

1 stop26h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/11

07:15-17:00

1 stop25h 45m

$1,673

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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 $1,096). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,775). 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 10 July 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 10 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andVirgin Australia 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 Sichuan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $735. Users have also found prices from $772 and $772 on China Eastern 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 $1,096). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,775). 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
China EasternCheapest$1,026Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,065Average$1,757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,132Average$1,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,132Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,207Average$2,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,244Average$2,706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,371Average$2,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,420Average$1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,449Average$2,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest$1,473Average$1,752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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