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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban from $1,804

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DUR
9 May — 16 May1
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 9 April 2026.

Thu 21/517:20
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/518:30
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,804
Fri 22/517:20
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/507:00
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,939
Sat 23/517:20
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/521:40
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$1,950
Sun 2/817:20
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/812:05
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,970
Mon 16/1118:20
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/1216:00
DUR
-
MEL
3 stops64h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,989
Mon 16/1122:55
MEL
-
DUR
3 stops47h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 16/1216:00
DUR
-
MEL
3 stops64h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4$2,060
Tue 5/521:15
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops30h 35m
Emirates
Tue 26/507:00
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops38h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 7/4$2,130
Wed 6/515:55
MEL
-
DUR
3 stops35h 55m
Emirates
Wed 27/507:00
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops30h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 8/4$2,146

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 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,804

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,089
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/5-28/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Durban
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

22:55-19:50

2 stops28h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 27/5

07:00-21:50

2 stops30h 50m

$2,139

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

21:15-19:50

2 stops30h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 26/5

07:00-16:40

2 stops25h 40m

$2,241

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

21:15-19:50

2 stops54h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 29/5

18:40-05:30

1 stop26h 50m

$2,315

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

22:55-16:35

1 stop25h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 26/5

09:10-21:50

2 stops28h 40m

$2,326
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

22:55-16:35

1 stop25h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/5

18:40-05:30

1 stop26h 50m

$2,333

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

21:15-19:50

2 stops54h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 20/5

07:00-16:40

2 stops25h 40m

$2,370

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

21:15-19:50

2 stops30h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 18/5

18:40-05:30

1 stop26h 50m

$2,482

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

21:15-19:50

2 stops30h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 20/5

18:40-05:30

1 stop26h 50m

$2,482

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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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban (average of $1,240). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,198). 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 9 April 2026.
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
3,559 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
South African
7.6
Good
60 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,017 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,727 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

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 28h 55m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,139. 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 $1,250, 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 39% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban (average of $1,240). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,198). 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 9 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,250Average$1,874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,662Average$1,976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,935Average$2,797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,155Average$2,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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