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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Africa from $701

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 22/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
6 Jul — 13 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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,114

One-way from

$701

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,531
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 21/7-1/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 78h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 22/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 41h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($263 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 1 July 2025.

Tue 28/1022:30MEL - CAI
1 stop42h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 17/1113:30CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/6$1,114
Fri 29/820:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Thu 2/1014:45CAI - MEL
1 stop40h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,271
Thu 14/806:45MEL - CAI
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/814:30CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,313
Thu 31/711:00MEL - CMN
2 stops34h 20mChina Eastern
Fri 29/817:10CMN - MEL
2 stops30h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/6$1,461
Fri 14/1107:00MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sun 30/1113:45JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,476
Sun 26/1018:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,500
Sun 3/807:00MEL - NBO
1 stop23h 00mAirAsia X
Mon 25/800:30NBO - MEL
1 stop22h 00mAirAsia X
Deal found 29/6$1,557
Sat 2/800:30MEL - NBO
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/800:30NBO - MEL
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,558
Thu 14/817:10MEL - ADD
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 21/821:50ADD - MEL
1 stop34h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/6$1,569
Sat 25/1018:00MEL - JNB
2 stops52h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/1108:20JNB - MEL
2 stops47h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/6$1,580
Thu 31/720:05MEL - NBO
1 stop29h 30mAir India
Mon 18/820:05NBO - MEL
1 stop39h 20mAir India
Deal found 30/6$1,583
Sat 19/717:00MEL - NBO
2 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 18/818:00NBO - MEL
2 stops38h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/6$1,622

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Melbourne

Fly to

Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 21/7

21:30-09:00

1 stop42h 30m

Cairo

Mon 1/9

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,114

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

20:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Thu 2/10

14:45-14:20

1 stop40h 35m

$1,271

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 14/8

06:45-09:00

2 stops33h 15m

Cairo

Thu 21/8

14:30-12:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,313

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL - CMN

MELCMN

Melbourne

Thu 31/7

11:00-12:20

2 stops34h 20m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 29/8

17:10-09:00

2 stops30h 50m

$1,461

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

13:45-08:15

1 stop33h 30m

$1,473

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:05-23:00

1 stop26h 55m

$1,500

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

$1,557

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sat 2/8

00:30-23:00

1 stop29h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 25/8

00:30-11:45

2 stops28h 15m

$1,558

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Thu 14/8

17:10-07:45

1 stop21h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 21/8

21:50-15:35

1 stop34h 45m

$1,569

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 25/10

18:00-13:05

2 stops52h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

08:20-17:00

2 stops47h 40m

$1,580

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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 to Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Africa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Africa (average of $1,095). Flying from Melbourne to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,780). 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 1 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne 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 1 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andKLM from Melbourne to Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Africa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Sichuan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $701. China Eastern flights start at $745 while deals on Etihad Airways start at $745 one-way.

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

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    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 to Africa?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Africa (average of $1,095). Flying from Melbourne to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,780). 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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China EasternCheapest$1,023Average$1,538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,061Average$1,752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,129Average$1,666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,129Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,203Average$2,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,240Average$2,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,367Average$2,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,416Average$1,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,446Average$2,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest$1,469Average$1,729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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