Cheap flights from Melbourne to Durban from $1,808
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 23/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DUR
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Durban King Shaka Intl are usually found in November or February, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Thursday
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Best flights from Melbourne to Durban
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Durban that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Mon 2/220:45MEL - DUR
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/514:40DUR - MEL
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,984
Sun 10/520:55MEL - DUR
2 stops45h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 13/517:00DUR - MEL
2 stops45h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/12$2,107
Wed 18/206:15MEL - DUR
2 stops22h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 20/207:00DUR - MEL
2 stops30h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$2,229
Mon 2/222:30MEL - DUR
1 stop27h 40mEmirates
Sat 2/507:00DUR - MEL
2 stops25h 40mEmirates
Deal found 16/12$2,486
Sun 10/521:15MEL - DUR
1 stop27h 20mEmirates
Wed 13/511:15DUR - MEL
2 stops34h 15mEmirates
Deal found 15/12$2,507
Wed 18/222:30MEL - DUR
1 stop27h 40mEmirates
Fri 20/207:00DUR - MEL
2 stops38h 25mEmirates
Deal found 16/12$2,578
Mon 2/209:15MEL - DUR
3 stops34h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 2/511:55DUR - MEL
3 stops33h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/12$3,006
One-way flights from Melbourne to Durban
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Durban. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Tue 23/1214:20MEL - DUR
3 stops57h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,808
Tue 23/1206:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 55mEmirates
Deal found 17/12$2,863
Mon 5/106:30MEL - DUR
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$8,000
Mon 5/106:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 55mEmirates
Deal found 17/12$11,990
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Durban
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Durban (DUR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
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Melbourne
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Durban
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Mon 2/2
20:45-12:30
2 stops24h 45m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sat 2/5
14:40-19:55
2 stops21h 15m
$1,984
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Sun 10/5
20:55-10:25
2 stops45h 30m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Wed 13/5
17:00-22:10
2 stops45h 10m
$2,107
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Wed 18/2
06:15-19:50
2 stops22h 35m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Fri 20/2
07:00-22:25
2 stops30h 25m
$2,229
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Mon 2/2
22:30-17:10
1 stop27h 40m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sat 2/5
07:00-16:40
2 stops25h 40m
$2,486
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Sun 10/5
21:15-16:35
1 stop27h 20m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Wed 13/5
11:15-05:30
2 stops34h 15m
$2,507
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Wed 18/2
22:30-17:10
1 stop27h 40m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Fri 20/2
07:00-06:25
2 stops38h 25m
$2,578
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Mon 2/2
09:15-10:55
3 stops34h 40m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sat 2/5
11:55-05:20
3 stops33h 25m
$3,006
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Tue 23/12
14:20-14:45
3 stops57h 25m
$1,808
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Mon 22/12
18:20-07:40
3 stops46h 20m
$2,000
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Mon 22/12
13:10-09:35
3 stops53h 25m
$2,037
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Durban
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Durban
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Durban?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Durban. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.
Booking 11 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Durban. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Durban?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Durban (average of $1,333). Flying from Melbourne to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,328). 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 Durban
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durban. 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 Durban. Reviews last updated 18 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways from Melbourne to Durban to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Durban from Melbourne?
If you book a flight to Durban from Melbourne, you will be flying to King Shaka Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is located 29.2 km from the centre of Durban. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to King Shaka Intl per day from 4 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Durban?
Qatar Airways and Qantas Airways can get you from Melbourne to Durban in just under 22h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 55m. There are 9841 km between Melbourne and Durban. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Durban round-trip?
Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Durban, with prices starting at $1,460. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by South African and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,789 and $1,908, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Durban one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,096. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and South African, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Durban for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Durban that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Durban flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Durban?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Durban.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Durban?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Durban 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 Durban?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Durban (average of $1,333). Flying from Melbourne to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,328). 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.
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Durban. 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 18 December 2025.
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