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 $1,552. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and South African, with the lowest prices starting at $1,739 and $1,777, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Durban?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Durban flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durban ranges from 30.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Durban when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durban, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Durban?

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Durban are Emirates, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Durban?

Friday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 20%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Durban?

Find a great deal and save up to 21% by booking at least 30 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Melbourne to Durban within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,886.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Durban?

February can be a great time to fly to Durban from Melbourne with a flight ticket averaging about $2,192. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $1,682. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to DUR?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from Melbourne to Durban by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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.

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.

$1,036+ Flights from Melbourne to Durban

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne to Durban flights typically cost between $2,202 and $2,431 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,930 on Multiple Airlines (29 Oct-5 Nov). Find deals

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Durban King Shaka Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Durban

Round-trip from	$1,930
One-way from	$1,036
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,265

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29/10-5/11
5 total stops
92h 35m total
Melbourne to Durban

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5/11
2 total stops
32h 45m total
Melbourne to Durban

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($414 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($109 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Wed 29/1018:20MEL - DUR

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1116:00DUR - MEL

3 stops64h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,930

Thu 30/1018:20MEL - DUR

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1107:00DUR - MEL

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,933

Mon 22/920:30MEL - DUR

2 stops45h 50mQantas Airways

Sun 2/1110:55DUR - MEL

2 stops22h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$2,295

Wed 15/1020:30MEL - DUR

2 stops46h 50mQantas Airways

Sun 19/1010:55DUR - MEL

2 stops23h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$2,302

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Thu 30/1018:20MEL - DUR

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1107:00DUR - MEL

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,933

Wed 15/1020:00MEL - DUR

2 stops47h 20mQantas Airways

Sun 19/1010:55DUR - MEL

2 stops27h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$2,302

Thu 30/1022:30MEL - DUR

1 stop27h 40mEmirates

Thu 6/1119:10DUR - MEL

1 stop26h 15mEmirates

Deal found 15/9$2,434

Wed 29/1018:20MEL - DUR

2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1107:00DUR - MEL

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,961

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Mon 22/920:30MEL - DUR

2 stops45h 50mQantas Airways

Sun 2/1110:55DUR - MEL

2 stops22h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$2,295

Mon 22/921:15MEL - DUR

1 stop27h 20mEmirates

Sun 2/1119:10DUR - MEL

1 stop26h 15mEmirates

Deal found 14/9$2,551

Mon 22/919:15MEL - DUR

3 stops47h 20mQatar Airways

Sun 2/1112:25DUR - MEL

3 stops36h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9$2,680

One-way flights from Melbourne to Durban
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Wed 5/1118:20MEL - DUR

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,036

Mon 15/1207:00MEL - DUR

3 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,517

Thu 25/1222:45MEL - DUR

3 stops52h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,729

Thu 25/1206:15MEL - DUR

1 stop43h 55mEmirates

Deal found 15/9$2,033

Mon 15/1222:30MEL - DUR

1 stop27h 40mEmirates

Deal found 13/9$2,244

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

18:20-19:10

2 stops33h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 6/11

07:00-23:00

2 stops31h 00m

$1,933

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

18:20-14:50

2 stops29h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 5/11

07:00-23:00

2 stops31h 00m

$1,961

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

20:00-10:20

2 stops47h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 19/10

10:55-23:35

2 stops27h 40m

$2,302

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

22:30-17:10

1 stop27h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 6/11

19:10-06:25

1 stop26h 15m

$2,434

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

18:20-18:05

2 stops32h 45m

$1,036

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

07:00-17:10

3 stops43h 10m

$1,517

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 25/12

22:45-17:55

3 stops52h 10m

$1,729

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

22:30-17:10

1 stop27h 40m

$2,244

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Booking 29 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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Durban

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

3,334 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

South African

7.6

Good

44 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,624 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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.
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 $1,552. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and South African, with the lowest prices starting at $1,739 and $1,777, 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.

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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,552	Average$1,970	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,739	Average$2,211	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,777	Average$2,136	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,201	Average$2,746	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Durban King Shaka Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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