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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Durban from $2,188

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DUR
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 19 May 2026.

Sun 14/622:45
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops43h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/612:05
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,188
Wed 11/1116:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/1112:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/5$2,511
Sun 8/1116:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/1112:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5$2,513
Sun 14/622:55
MEL
-
DUR
1 stop25h 40m
Emirates
Sun 21/618:40
DUR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 16/5$2,543
Wed 11/1123:55
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops28h 55m
Emirates
Sun 15/1111:15
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops46h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 17/5$2,555

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 19 May 2026.

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$2,188

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,105
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/6-21/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Durban
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

16:10-10:55

2 stops27h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/11

12:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

$2,511

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

16:10-10:55

2 stops27h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/11

12:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

$2,513
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Sun 14/6

22:55-16:35

1 stop25h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 21/6

18:40-05:30

1 stop26h 50m

$2,543

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

23:55-19:50

2 stops28h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/11

11:15-18:15

2 stops46h 00m

$2,555

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

23:55-17:10

1 stop26h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/11

07:00-23:20

2 stops31h 20m

$2,694

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Durban (average of $1,190). Flying from Melbourne to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,017). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Durban?

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 19 May 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andQantas 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,570 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,570 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
South African
7.6
Good
62 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,570 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,037 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,726 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Durban. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 Emirates can get you from Melbourne to Durban in just under 25h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 05m. 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 $1,233. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and South African, with the lowest prices starting at $1,609 and $1,675, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 41% 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 $1,120. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Durban (average of $1,190). Flying from Melbourne to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,017). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,233Average$1,930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,609Average$2,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,675Average$1,933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,126Average$2,576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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