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

South African, at $1,806, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Durban.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways. These flights start at 24% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport 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

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

When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, Qantas Airways or Qatar Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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

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

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 Airport to Durban by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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.

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.

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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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Round-trip from	$1,806
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,351

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28/7-3/11
4 total stops
59h 30m total
Melbourne to Durban

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($144 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 29 April 2025.

Mon 28/719:45MEL - DUR

2 stops30h 20mSouth African

Mon 3/1108:10DUR - MEL

2 stops29h 10mSouth African

Deal found 28/4$1,806

Sun 5/1000:35MEL - DUR

2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1010:55DUR - MEL

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$1,983

Thu 14/806:15MEL - DUR

2 stops36h 05mQantas Airways

Thu 21/810:55DUR - MEL

2 stops23h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/4$2,187

Thu 5/616:10MEL - DUR

3 stops50h 25mQatar Airways

Thu 19/610:55DUR - MEL

2 stops28h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/4$2,270

Thu 12/605:15MEL - DUR

1 stop43h 20mEmirates

Thu 19/618:40DUR - MEL

1 stop38h 00mEmirates

Deal found 28/4$2,368

Fri 10/1000:45MEL - DUR

3 stops42h 50mCathay Pacific

Sat 25/1012:05DUR - MEL

3 stops34h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/4$31,524

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Mon 28/719:45MEL - DUR

2 stops30h 20mSouth African

Mon 3/1108:10DUR - MEL

2 stops29h 10mSouth African

Deal found 28/4$1,806

Sun 5/1000:35MEL - DUR

2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1010:55DUR - MEL

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$1,983

Thu 14/806:15MEL - DUR

2 stops36h 05mQantas Airways

Thu 21/810:55DUR - MEL

2 stops23h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/4$2,187

Thu 5/616:10MEL - DUR

3 stops50h 25mQatar Airways

Thu 19/610:55DUR - MEL

2 stops28h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/4$2,270

Thu 12/605:15MEL - DUR

1 stop43h 20mEmirates

Thu 19/618:40DUR - MEL

1 stop38h 00mEmirates

Deal found 28/4$2,368

Fri 10/1000:45MEL - DUR

3 stops42h 50mCathay Pacific

Sat 25/1012:05DUR - MEL

3 stops34h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/4$31,524

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Mon 5/505:15MEL - DUR

2 stops46h 35mEmirates

Tue 2/907:00DUR - MEL

2 stops30h 50mEmirates

Deal found 28/4$2,395

Mon 5/522:45MEL - DUR

2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways

Tue 2/912:05DUR - MEL

3 stops38h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/4$3,144

Mon 5/506:15MEL - DUR

2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/914:30DUR - MEL

3 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$3,221

Wed 28/517:45MEL - DUR

2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/612:05DUR - MEL

2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$2,003

Wed 28/522:55MEL - DUR

1 stop25h 40mEmirates

Wed 4/618:40DUR - MEL

1 stop43h 10mEmirates

Deal found 28/4$2,371

Wed 28/517:45MEL - DUR

3 stops48h 50mQatar Airways

Wed 4/612:05DUR - MEL

2 stops27h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/4$2,545

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Mon 28/7

19:45-18:05

2 stops30h 20m

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Mon 3/11

08:10-22:20

2 stops29h 10m

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MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

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Sun 5/10

00:35-22:30

2 stops30h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 31/10

10:55-21:25

2 stops25h 30m

$1,983

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 14/8

06:15-10:20

2 stops36h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 21/8

10:55-18:35

2 stops23h 40m

$2,187

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 5/6

16:10-10:35

3 stops50h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 19/6

10:55-23:10

2 stops28h 15m

$2,270

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

05:15-16:35

1 stop43h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 19/6

18:40-16:40

1 stop38h 00m

$2,368

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Fri 10/10

00:45-10:35

3 stops42h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 25/10

12:05-07:10

3 stops34h 05m

$31,524

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban, you should look to book at least 29 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.

Rainfall in Durban by month

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.

Temperature in Durban by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Durban

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific from Melbourne to Durban. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,213 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,213 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,213 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

828 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,213 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

852 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,213 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,563 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,213 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

South African

7.4

Good

32 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,213 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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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.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Durban round-trip?
South African, at $1,806, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Durban.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways. These flights start at 24% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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$1,591	Average$2,013	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,809	Average$2,357	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,826	Average$2,421	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,290	Average$2,784	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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