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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban from $1,087

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 17/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DUR
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 27 January 2026.

Mon 2/216:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/512:05
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,806
Mon 2/218:50
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/515:20
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,977
Fri 30/120:45
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops26h 10m
South African
Thu 21/511:00
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops24h 55m
South African
Deal found 24/1$2,024
Fri 30/116:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 21/512:05
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1$2,031
Fri 30/120:45
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/515:20
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$2,109
Fri 30/106:30
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops22h 20m
Qantas Airways
Thu 21/511:15
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops25h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/1$2,111
Tue 26/520:55
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops45h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 29/517:00
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops45h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1$2,134
Sat 31/116:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sat 28/212:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops44h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/1$2,141

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Durban

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,134

One-way from

$1,087

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,458
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/5-29/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 90h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Durban
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17/4
  • 17/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Durban
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($357 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($99 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Durban that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 January 2026.
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MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 26/5

20:55-10:35

2 stops45h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 29/5

11:15-22:10

2 stops26h 55m

$2,134

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 26/5

22:55-16:35

1 stop25h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 29/5

11:15-05:30

2 stops34h 15m

$2,530

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

13:00-16:20

3 stops35h 20m

$1,087

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

15:10-19:50

3 stops36h 40m

$1,134

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

21:15-16:35

1 stop27h 20m

$1,510

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

21:15-16:35

1 stop27h 20m

$1,510

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Deals found on 25/1

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Durban

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 23 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban, you should look to book at least 11 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban (average of $1,274). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,209). 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 27 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways from Melbourne Airport to Durban by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
977 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
South African
7.3
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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?

    Located just 29.2 km from the city centre, Durban King Shaka Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Durban from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to King Shaka Intl (DUR) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban?

    A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban can take about 25h 40m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,530. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Durban is about 9841 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Durban round-trip?

    Qantas Airways, at $1,370, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Durban.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include South African and Qatar Airways. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Durban one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban are Qantas Airways ($1,048), Qatar Airways ($1,179), and South African ($1,201).

  • 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 Airport to Durban?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban (average of $1,274). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,209). 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Durban. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,370Average$1,955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,696Average$2,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,824Average$2,851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,119Average$2,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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