Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban from $1,609
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DUR
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Durban King Shaka Intl are usually found in November or February, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Thursday
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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 12 December 2025.
Sun 1/218:20MEL - DUR
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/511:55DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$1,609
Sun 1/209:15MEL - DUR
3 stops34h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 7/511:55DUR - MEL
3 stops33h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/12$2,394
Sun 25/123:55MEL - DUR
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Sun 1/219:10DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 11/12$2,466
Sun 25/118:20MEL - DUR
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/216:00DUR - MEL
3 stops64h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,807
Sat 24/118:20MEL - DUR
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/107:00DUR - MEL
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$2,044
Sun 1/222:30MEL - DUR
1 stop27h 40mEmirates
Thu 7/507:00DUR - MEL
2 stops25h 40mEmirates
Deal found 10/12$2,475
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Durban
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Durban. Data last updated 12 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sat 10/122:30MEL - DUR
1 stop27h 40mEmirates
Sat 17/119:10DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 10/12$5,251
Sat 24/118:20MEL - DUR
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/107:00DUR - MEL
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$2,044
Sat 24/109:15MEL - DUR
3 stops34h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 31/110:35DUR - MEL
3 stops51h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/12$2,516
Sat 24/122:30MEL - DUR
1 stop27h 40mEmirates
Sat 31/119:10DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 10/12$2,779
Sun 25/118:20MEL - DUR
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/216:00DUR - MEL
3 stops64h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,807
Sun 25/123:55MEL - DUR
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Sun 1/219:10DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 11/12$2,466
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 12 December 2025.
Mon 5/106:30MEL - DUR
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$7,953
Mon 5/106:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 55mEmirates
Deal found 10/12$11,918
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 12 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Durban that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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Melbourne
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Durban
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Sun 1/2
18:20-13:55
2 stops28h 35m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Thu 7/5
11:55-22:10
2 stops26h 15m
$1,609
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Sun 25/1
18:20-12:30
2 stops27h 10m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sun 1/2
16:00-17:00
3 stops64h 00m
$1,807
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Sat 24/1
18:20-12:30
2 stops27h 10m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sat 31/1
07:00-05:45
2 stops37h 45m
$2,044
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Sun 1/2
09:15-10:55
3 stops34h 40m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Thu 7/5
11:55-05:20
3 stops33h 25m
$2,394
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Sun 25/1
23:55-17:10
1 stop26h 15m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sun 1/2
19:10-06:25
1 stop26h 15m
$2,466
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Sun 1/2
22:30-17:10
1 stop27h 40m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Thu 7/5
07:00-16:40
2 stops25h 40m
$2,475
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Mon 5/1
06:30-19:50
2 stops22h 20m
$7,953
MelbourneDurban
MEL - DUR
MELDUR
Melbourne
Mon 5/1
06:15-17:10
1 stop43h 55m
$11,918
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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 5 December 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban, you should look to book at least 11 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 $1,325). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,313). 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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 86% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Durban on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,581.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Durban?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 26h 53m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 25m.
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 12 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andQatar 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.
Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
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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 $1,451, 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 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Durban one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban are Qantas Airways ($1,089), Qatar Airways ($1,226), and South African ($1,248).
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 $1,325). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,313). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Melbourne. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 December 2025.
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 12 December 2025.
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