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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban from $1,240

MEL — DUR
21 Oct — 28 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Durban

Sun 1/1118:20 -
2 stops26h 55m
Sun 8/1112:25 -
2 stops44h 25m
Deal found 17/9$1,981
Sat 31/1018:20 -
2 stops32h 45m
Mon 30/1111:00 -
2 stops27h 20m
Deal found 18/9$2,165
Sun 18/1017:10 -
2 stops29h 50m
Sun 25/1012:25 -
2 stops25h 55m
Deal found 20/9$2,175
Sun 18/1017:10 -
2 stops32h 10m
Sun 25/1012:25 -
2 stops25h 55m
Deal found 19/9$2,210
Tue 17/1118:20 -
2 stops26h 55m
Mon 30/1117:00 -
2 stops45h 20m
Deal found 17/9$2,273
Sat 31/1015:10 -
3 stops55h 35m
Mon 30/1115:45 -
3 stops44h 00m
Deal found 18/9$2,482
Tue 20/1006:15 -
2 stops46h 35m
Sat 24/1011:15 -
2 stops51h 05m
Deal found 18/9$2,541

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Durban

Round-trip from

$1,981

One-way from

$1,240

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,134
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/11-8/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Durban
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15/10-31/12
  • 15/10-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Durban
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($241 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($66 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

Thu 15/10

13:00-07:15

3 stops51h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,240

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

$1,591

MelbourneDurban

MEL Melbourne - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

06:15-19:50

2 stops46h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 24/10

11:15-23:20

2 stops51h 05m

$2,544

MelbourneDurban

MEL Melbourne - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 21/12

22:35-13:25

2 stops47h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 10/1

12:25-05:45

2 stops32h 20m

$2,570

MelbourneDurban

MEL Melbourne - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

22:30-19:50

2 stops30h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 30/11

18:40-10:15

3 stops30h 35m

$2,706
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDurban

MEL Melbourne - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

14:25-18:05

4 stops36h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$5,035

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Durban

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban (average of $1,632). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,694). 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 Airport to Durban?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Durban flights typically cost between $1,769 and $2,478 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,981 on Multiple Airlines (1 Nov–8 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Durban

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,South African, andQantas 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
3,662 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,662 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,662 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
1,102 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,731 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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?

    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 46h 35m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,544. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Durban is about 9841 km.

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

    Qantas Airways, at $1,238, 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 43% 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.

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban (average of $1,632). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,694). 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$1,238Average$1,878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,615Average$2,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,682Average$2,431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,134Average$2,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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