Cheap flights from Melbourne to Durban from $2,038
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DUR
2 Jan — 9 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 October, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Thursday
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Durban
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Durban. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 December 2025.
Sun 7/1222:30MEL - DUR
1 stop27h 40mEmirates
Thu 11/1210:55DUR - MEL
2 stops58h 30mEmirates
Deal found 1/12$3,109
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 3 December 2025.
Wed 4/318:50MEL - DUR
2 stops29h 00mSouth African
Sun 8/314:40DUR - MEL
2 stops23h 50mSouth African
Deal found 1/12$2,038
Wed 4/306:30MEL - DUR
2 stops22h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 8/311:15DUR - MEL
2 stops33h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$2,222
Fri 16/106:15MEL - DUR
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/120:45DUR - MEL
2 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,476
Wed 4/323:55MEL - DUR
2 stops28h 55mEmirates
Sun 8/319:10DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 1/12$2,489
Fri 16/106:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 55mEmirates
Sat 31/107:00DUR - MEL
2 stops38h 25mEmirates
Deal found 2/12$2,576
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Durban
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Durban. Data last updated 3 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 7/1222:30MEL - DUR
1 stop27h 40mEmirates
Thu 11/1210:55DUR - MEL
2 stops58h 30mEmirates
Deal found 1/12$3,109
Thu 15/106:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 55mEmirates
Thu 22/119:10DUR - MEL
2 stops54h 05mEmirates
Deal found 1/12$2,669
Fri 16/113:10MEL - DUR
3 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/112:25DUR - MEL
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,357
Fri 16/106:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 55mEmirates
Sat 31/107:00DUR - MEL
2 stops38h 25mEmirates
Deal found 2/12$2,576
Fri 16/116:10MEL - DUR
2 stops27h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 31/112:25DUR - MEL
3 stops35h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12$3,373
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 3 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Durban that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Wed 4/3
18:50-14:50
2 stops29h 00m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sun 8/3
14:40-23:30
2 stops23h 50m
$2,038
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Wed 4/3
06:30-19:50
2 stops22h 20m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sun 8/3
11:15-05:15
2 stops33h 00m
$2,222
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Fri 16/1
06:15-10:45
2 stops37h 30m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sat 31/1
20:45-06:25
2 stops48h 40m
$2,476
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Wed 4/3
23:55-19:50
2 stops28h 55m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sun 8/3
19:10-06:25
1 stop26h 15m
$2,489
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Fri 16/1
06:15-17:10
1 stop43h 55m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sat 31/1
07:00-06:25
2 stops38h 25m
$2,576
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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 28 November 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 $1,345). Flying from Melbourne to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,369). 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 3 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.
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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?
South African, Qantas Airways, and Emirates can get you from Melbourne to Durban in just under 22h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 40m. 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 $1,474. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by South African and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,806 and $1,834, 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 $1,106. 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 $1,345). Flying from Melbourne to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,369). 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 3 December 2025.
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