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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Durban

MEL — DUR
13 Nov — 20 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,721
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($213 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Durban

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Durban from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Durban

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Durban (average of $1,668). Flying from Melbourne to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,753). 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

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
3,678 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,678 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,678 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
South African
7.7
Good
65 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,678 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,110 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,678 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,721 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,678 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 $1,265. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and South African, with the lowest prices starting at $1,380 and $1,719, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 44% 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Durban (average of $1,668). Flying from Melbourne to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,753). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,265Average$1,921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,380Average$2,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,719Average$2,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,366Average$2,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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