What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban?

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 88% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Durban on Cheapflights. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 25m. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Durban?

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 27h 10m. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban?

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,605. Find deals

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban?

A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban can take about 34h. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,170. 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 $1,626, 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 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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.

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).

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 Qantas Airways, Emirates or South African as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to DUR?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban as you normally would.

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.

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.

$1,506+ Flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban

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

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Durban

Round-trip from	$1,880
One-way from	$1,506
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$2,141

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4 total stops
58h 15m total
Melbourne to Durban

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52h 35m total
Melbourne to Durban

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($112 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 30 October 2025.

Wed 5/1118:50MEL - DUR

2 stops34h 00mQantas Airways

Sun 9/1110:55DUR - MEL

2 stops23h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 26/10$2,170

Wed 5/1116:55MEL - DUR

2 stops35h 55mQatar Airways

Sun 9/1112:25DUR - MEL

3 stops36h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/10$2,261

Thu 27/1115:35MEL - DUR

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1210:55DUR - MEL

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10$2,302

Wed 5/1106:15MEL - DUR

2 stops46h 35mEmirates

Sun 9/1119:10DUR - MEL

1 stop38h 05mEmirates

Deal found 26/10$2,461

Thu 27/1106:15MEL - DUR

1 stop43h 55mEmirates

Thu 4/1219:10DUR - MEL

1 stop26h 15mEmirates

Deal found 28/10$2,527

Best flights from Melbourne to Durban
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Durban that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 October 2025.

Wed 14/121:00MEL - DUR

2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/212:25DUR - MEL

2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10$2,083

Wed 5/1118:50MEL - DUR

2 stops34h 00mQantas Airways

Sun 9/1110:55DUR - MEL

2 stops23h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 26/10$2,170

Wed 14/123:55MEL - DUR

1 stop26h 15mEmirates

Mon 9/219:10DUR - MEL

1 stop26h 15mEmirates

Deal found 29/10$2,459

Thu 27/1115:35MEL - DUR

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1210:55DUR - MEL

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10$2,302

Wed 5/1106:15MEL - DUR

2 stops46h 35mEmirates

Sun 9/1119:10DUR - MEL

1 stop38h 05mEmirates

Deal found 26/10$2,461

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Durban
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Durban. Data last updated 30 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 5/1118:50MEL - DUR

2 stops34h 00mQantas Airways

Sun 9/1110:55DUR - MEL

2 stops23h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 26/10$2,170

Wed 5/1116:55MEL - DUR

2 stops35h 55mQatar Airways

Sun 9/1112:25DUR - MEL

3 stops36h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/10$2,261

Wed 5/1106:15MEL - DUR

2 stops46h 35mEmirates

Sun 9/1119:10DUR - MEL

1 stop38h 05mEmirates

Deal found 26/10$2,461

Thu 27/1115:35MEL - DUR

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1210:55DUR - MEL

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10$2,302

Thu 27/1106:15MEL - DUR

1 stop43h 55mEmirates

Thu 4/1219:10DUR - MEL

1 stop26h 15mEmirates

Deal found 28/10$2,527

One-way flights from Melbourne to Durban
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Durban. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 30 October 2025.

Wed 10/1201:00MEL - DUR

3 stops52h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10$1,506

Thu 11/1218:20MEL - DUR

3 stops47h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 27/10$1,785

Thu 11/1206:15MEL - DUR

1 stop43h 55mEmirates

Deal found 27/10$2,224

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12:25-05:45

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18:50-19:50

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2 stops23h 40m

$2,170

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

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Thu 27/11

15:35-10:30

2 stops27h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 4/12

10:55-05:45

2 stops33h 50m

$2,302

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MEL - DUR

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Wed 14/1

23:55-17:10

1 stop26h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

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19:10-06:25

1 stop26h 15m

$2,459

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

06:15-19:50

2 stops46h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

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19:10-18:15

1 stop38h 05m

$2,461

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 10/12

01:00-20:35

3 stops52h 35m

$1,506

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MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

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18:20-08:40

3 stops47h 20m

$1,785

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MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 11/12

06:15-17:10

1 stop43h 55m

$2,224

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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 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban (average of $1,542). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,368). 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 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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,394 reviews

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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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,394 reviews

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8.1

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3,394 reviews

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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.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

925 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,394 reviews

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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.

South African

7.5

Good

46 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,394 reviews

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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.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,659 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,394 reviews

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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

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 34h. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,170. 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 $1,626, 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 26% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban (average of $1,542). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,368). 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 Airways	Cheapest$1,626	Average$2,018	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,754	Average$2,830	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,795	Average$2,149	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,224	Average$2,719	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 November or February, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Durban

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