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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Durban from $1,203

MEL — DUR
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Durban

Fri 20/1122:35 -
3 stops48h 10m
Thu 3/1212:25 -
2 stops44h 25m
Deal found 14/9$1,921
Wed 28/1022:35 -
3 stops48h 10m
Wed 4/1115:45 -
2 stops44h 00m
Deal found 12/9$1,998
Wed 28/1022:35 -
3 stops48h 10m
Wed 4/1115:45 -
3 stops53h 45m
Deal found 12/9$2,000
Sat 21/1114:55 -
3 stops55h 50m
Thu 3/1212:25 -
2 stops44h 25m
Deal found 14/9$2,199
Fri 30/1018:20 -
2 stops31h 00m
Sat 2/112:25 -
2 stops32h 20m
Deal found 14/9$2,334
Mon 5/1022:35 -
3 stops47h 40m
Mon 2/1109:10 -
2 stops29h 10m
Deal found 11/9$2,341

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Durban

Round-trip from

$1,921

One-way from

$1,203

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,342
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/11-3/12
  • 5 total stops
  • 92h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Durban
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14/10-31/12
  • 14/10-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Durban
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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MelbourneDurban

MEL Melbourne - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 27/10

14:35-11:20

3 stops53h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,261

MelbourneDurban

MEL Melbourne - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

17:10-16:20

3 stops32h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,280
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDurban

MEL Melbourne - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

18:20-12:15

2 stops26h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,299

MelbourneDurban

MEL Melbourne - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

22:30-17:10

1 stop27h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,598

MelbourneDurban

MEL Melbourne - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 27/10

22:30-17:10

1 stop27h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,598

MelbourneDurban

MEL Melbourne - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

06:15-16:35

1 stop43h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,603

MelbourneDurban

MEL Melbourne - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

22:15-16:35

1 stop27h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,603

MelbourneDurban

MEL Melbourne - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

MELDUR

Melbourne

Sat 21/11

14:55-13:45

3 stops55h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 3/12

12:25-11:05

3 stops37h 40m

$2,398

MelbourneDurban

MEL Melbourne - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

22:15-19:50

2 stops30h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 24/10

09:10-06:25

2 stops36h 15m

$2,601

MelbourneDurban

MEL Melbourne - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

22:30-17:10

1 stop27h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 4/11

19:10-06:25

1 stop26h 15m

$2,706

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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 $1,629). Flying from Melbourne to Durban in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,688). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Durban flights typically cost between $1,873 and $2,522 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,921 on Multiple Airlines (20 Nov–3 Dec).

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
3,660 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

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
3,660 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

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
3,660 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

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
1,098 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

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
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

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.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Durban?

    Emirates can get you from Melbourne to Durban in just under 30h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 9841 km between Melbourne and Durban.

  • 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 $1,236. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and South African, with the lowest prices starting at $1,612 and $1,679, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 43% 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 $1,629). Flying from Melbourne to Durban in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,688). 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$1,236Average$1,875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,612Average$2,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,679Average$2,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,055Average$2,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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