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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban from $1,735

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DUR
9 Aug — 16 Aug1
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 10 July 2026.

Tue 11/817:20
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1112:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops44h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,735
Wed 12/813:00
MEL
-
DUR
3 stops41h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1112:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops44h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,970
Wed 12/817:20
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1117:00
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops39h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,983
Mon 10/813:00
MEL
-
DUR
3 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/212:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$2,077
Mon 3/812:00
MEL
-
DUR
3 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1112:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops44h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$2,186

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 10 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,735

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,698
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/8-8/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Durban
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($81 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

13:00-22:30

3 stops41h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 10/11

12:25-17:50

2 stops44h 25m

$1,970

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 10/8

16:10-17:40

2 stops33h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 2/2

12:25-05:45

2 stops32h 20m

$2,289

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

17:20-14:00

2 stops28h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 8/11

18:40-17:00

2 stops37h 20m

$2,297
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

18:25-10:40

2 stops24h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 20/10

17:00-05:40

2 stops27h 40m

$2,637

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

16:10-17:40

2 stops33h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 3/11

19:10-06:25

1 stop26h 15m

$2,643

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

05:15-19:50

2 stops46h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 20/10

18:40-23:20

1 stop43h 40m

$2,673

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

17:15-17:40

3 stops32h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 10/11

12:25-09:25

3 stops36h 00m

$2,753

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban (average of $1,698). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,923). 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 10 July 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
3,609 reviews
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,609 reviews
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
South African
7.6
Good
62 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,609 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,059 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,609 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,743 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,609 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company

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 33h 30m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,289. 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 $1,271, 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 45% 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 $1,698). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,923). 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 10 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,271Average$1,906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,658Average$2,874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,727Average$2,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,192Average$2,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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