Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban from $1,715

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 15/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DUR
13 Dec — 20 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Durban King Shaka Intl are usually found in November or October, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 13 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,724

One-way from

$1,715

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,864
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/1-11/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Durban
15/12
  • 15/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Durban
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($388 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($111 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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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 13 November 2025.

Tue 25/1118:20MEL - DUR
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1116:00DUR - MEL
3 stops64h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$1,977
Mon 24/1118:20MEL - DUR
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1120:20DUR - MEL
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$2,052
Wed 26/1106:15MEL - DUR
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1116:30DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$2,355
Mon 24/1122:30MEL - DUR
1 stop27h 40mEmirates
Thu 27/1119:10DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 9/11$2,451
Wed 26/1106:15MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 35mEmirates
Sat 29/1119:10DUR - MEL
1 stop38h 05mEmirates
Deal found 11/11$2,460
Tue 25/1122:30MEL - DUR
1 stop27h 40mEmirates
Fri 28/1119:10DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 10/11$2,682

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Durban

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 27/1

18:20-13:55

2 stops28h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/2

12:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

$1,724

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

18:20-12:30

2 stops27h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 9/2

12:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

$1,738

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

07:00-22:30

2 stops24h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 1/5

17:00-04:20

2 stops27h 20m

$1,851

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

07:00-22:30

2 stops24h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/2

12:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

$1,965

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

18:50-10:55

3 stops49h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 19/3

07:00-23:20

2 stops31h 20m

$2,023

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 20/1

18:20-14:50

2 stops29h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 20/2

19:10-06:25

1 stop26h 15m

$2,098

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

07:00-22:30

2 stops24h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 4/2

16:00-17:00

3 stops64h 00m

$2,232

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

23:40-19:50

2 stops29h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 10/2

12:25-06:20

3 stops32h 55m

$2,271

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

06:15-07:15

3 stops58h 00m

$1,715

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

23:55-17:10

1 stop26h 15m

$2,373

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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 7 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban, you should look to book at least 47 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban (average of $1,604). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,375). 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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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 13 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andSouth African 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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Related info for your journey

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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?

    Qantas Airways, at $1,641, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Durban.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and South African. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Durban that include hotel bookings?

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  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban (average of $1,604). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,375). 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,641Average$2,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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