Cheap flights from Melbourne to Durban from $1,001

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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DUR
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Durban King Shaka Intl are usually found in November or February, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,660

One-way from

$1,001

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,174
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/11-19/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Durban
25/1
  • 25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Durban
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($346 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($114 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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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 17 October 2025.

Wed 12/1116:55MEL - DUR
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1112:25DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$1,660
Wed 5/1120:30MEL - DUR
2 stops32h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 9/1110:55DUR - MEL
2 stops24h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/10$2,189
Wed 5/1122:30MEL - DUR
2 stops30h 20mEmirates
Sun 9/1119:10DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 14/10$2,485
Wed 12/1122:30MEL - DUR
1 stop27h 40mEmirates
Wed 19/1119:10DUR - MEL
1 stop43h 10mEmirates
Deal found 15/10$2,500
Tue 25/1118:20MEL - DUR
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/119:10DUR - MEL
1 stop38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$2,505

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Melbourne

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Durban

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

16:55-13:55

2 stops30h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 19/11

12:25-23:45

2 stops26h 20m

$1,660

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

18:20-12:30

2 stops27h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 18/2

07:00-17:00

2 stops25h 00m

$1,677

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

20:30-19:50

2 stops32h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 9/11

10:55-20:20

2 stops24h 25m

$2,189

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

22:30-19:50

2 stops30h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 9/11

19:10-06:25

1 stop26h 15m

$2,485

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

18:20-12:30

2 stops27h 10m

$1,001

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

09:00-10:55

3 stops34h 55m

$1,415

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

23:55-17:10

1 stop26h 15m

$1,672

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/10

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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 10 October 2025.

Booking 47 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 $1,566). Flying from Melbourne to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,400). 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 17 October 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andSouth African 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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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

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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.

  • 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 $1,593. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and South African, with the lowest prices starting at $1,784 and $1,823, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 $1,566). Flying from Melbourne to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,400). 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 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Durban

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,593Average$2,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,784Average$2,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,823Average$2,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,258Average$2,767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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