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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Durban from $1,976

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DUR
31 Jul — 7 Aug1
1 adult
Wed 31/7
Wed 7/8

The best prices from Melbourne to Durban King Shaka Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Durban?

Sunday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 16%.

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

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from Melbourne to Durban by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Durban

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Melbourne and Durban. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 615,779 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Consider these cheap Qatar Airways flights we've found departing from Melbourne to Durban. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Fri 18/1016:05MEL - DUR
2 stops27h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 12/1211:55DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/7$2,210
Fri 18/1018:30MEL - DUR
3 stops49h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 12/1211:55DUR - MEL
3 stops47h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/7$2,654
Mon 5/818:10MEL - DUR
3 stops48h 25mQatar Airways
Fri 1/1111:55DUR - MEL
3 stops36h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/7$3,176
Thu 19/915:05MEL - DUR
2 stops27h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 5/1011:55DUR - MEL
3 stops34h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/7$14,681

Cheap Emirates flights from Melbourne to Durban

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between Melbourne and Durban. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 615,779 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Emirates flights travelling from Melbourne to Durban. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Thu 17/1003:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Thu 12/1219:10DUR - MEL
1 stop43h 10mEmirates
Deal found 25/7$2,515
Sun 4/802:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Fri 1/1111:15DUR - MEL
3 stops48h 20mEmirates
Deal found 24/7$2,567
Thu 5/902:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Tue 12/1119:10DUR - MEL
1 stop43h 10mEmirates
Deal found 25/7$2,586
Sun 4/802:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Fri 1/1119:10DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 24/7$2,589
Thu 5/902:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Tue 5/1119:10DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 25/7$2,592
Mon 21/1006:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 20mEmirates
Tue 7/119:10DUR - MEL
2 stops30h 00mEmirates
Deal found 25/7$2,668
Sun 20/1003:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Tue 7/119:10DUR - MEL
2 stops30h 00mEmirates
Deal found 25/7$2,679
Fri 23/802:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Sat 31/818:40DUR - MEL
2 stops30h 10mEmirates
Deal found 25/7$2,687
Fri 18/1022:15MEL - DUR
1 stop27h 20mEmirates
Tue 7/119:10DUR - MEL
2 stops30h 00mEmirates
Deal found 25/7$2,691

Cheap Melbourne to Durban flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Durban specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 615,779 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 July 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Durban in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 24/814:25MEL - DUR
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/811:15DUR - MEL
2 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$2,387
Mon 5/821:00MEL - DUR
2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/1106:30DUR - MEL
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$2,401
Mon 5/812:45MEL - DUR
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/1106:00DUR - MEL
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$2,462
Sun 4/802:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/1118:40DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$2,506
Sat 24/813:20MEL - DUR
3 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/810:20DUR - MEL
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$2,514
Sun 4/802:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Fri 1/1111:15DUR - MEL
3 stops48h 20mEmirates
Deal found 24/7$2,567
Sun 4/802:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Fri 1/1119:10DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 24/7$2,589
Fri 23/802:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Sat 31/818:40DUR - MEL
2 stops30h 10mEmirates
Deal found 25/7$2,687
Sat 24/812:00MEL - DUR
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/818:40DUR - MEL
3 stops64h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$2,725

Melbourne to Durban 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Durban in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 615,779 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Durban in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Fri 6/912:45MEL - DUR
3 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/1120:45DUR - MEL
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$1,976
Fri 18/1016:05MEL - DUR
2 stops27h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 12/1211:55DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/7$2,210
Fri 6/912:45MEL - DUR
3 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/1108:00DUR - MEL
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$2,225
Fri 6/923:45MEL - DUR
2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/1106:30DUR - MEL
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$2,263
Thu 17/1003:25MEL - DUR
3 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1208:40DUR - MEL
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$2,283
Fri 6/923:45MEL - DUR
2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/1108:00DUR - MEL
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$2,315
Fri 18/1022:15MEL - DUR
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1208:05DUR - MEL
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$2,364
Sat 24/814:25MEL - DUR
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/811:15DUR - MEL
2 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$2,387
Mon 5/821:00MEL - DUR
2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/1106:30DUR - MEL
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$2,401

Melbourne to Durban flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Melbourne to Durban for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 615,779 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Melbourne to Durban. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Sun 4/802:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/1118:40DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$2,506
Sun 4/802:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Fri 1/1111:15DUR - MEL
3 stops48h 20mEmirates
Deal found 24/7$2,567
Sun 4/802:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Fri 1/1119:10DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 24/7$2,589

Find flights from Melbourne to Durban within your budget

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 615,779 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.

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MelbourneDurban King Shaka Intl

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Fri 6/9

3 stops36h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 12/11

2 stops36h 40m

$1,976

MelbourneDurban King Shaka Intl

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Fri 18/10

2 stops27h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 12/12

2 stops26h 50m

$2,210

MelbourneDurban King Shaka Intl

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Fri 6/9

3 stops36h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 5/11

2 stops30h 00m

$2,225

MelbourneDurban King Shaka Intl

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Fri 6/9

2 stops42h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 12/11

2 stops31h 30m

$2,263

MelbourneDurban King Shaka Intl

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 17/10

3 stops44h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 12/12

2 stops29h 40m

$2,283

MelbourneDurban King Shaka Intl

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 17/10

2 stops46h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 12/12

1 stop43h 10m

$2,515

MelbourneDurban King Shaka Intl

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Sun 4/8

2 stops46h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 1/11

3 stops48h 20m

$2,567

MelbourneDurban King Shaka Intl

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 5/9

2 stops46h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 12/11

1 stop43h 10m

$2,586

MelbourneDurban King Shaka Intl

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Fri 18/10

3 stops49h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 12/12

3 stops47h 50m

$2,654

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Deals found on 25/7

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 23 July 2024.
Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Durban. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Durban?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Durban. Price data was last updated on 21 July 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Durban flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Durban

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Durban from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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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 26 July 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Durban, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways and Emirates. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead bins were full with crew equipment, so we had nowhere to put our luggage. Not ideal for a 7-hour flight. Paid for couples seats, which are near the galley. Constant noise from the crew all night, didn't get any sleep whatsoever. Food service was extremely slow.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead bins were full with crew equipment, so we had nowhere to put our luggage. Not ideal for a 7-hour flight. Paid for couples seats, which are near the galley. Constant noise from the crew all night, didn't get any sleep whatsoever. Food service was extremely slow.

Qatar Airways
7.6
Good
4,159 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead bins were full with crew equipment, so we had nowhere to put our luggage. Not ideal for a 7-hour flight. Paid for couples seats, which are near the galley. Constant noise from the crew all night, didn't get any sleep whatsoever. Food service was extremely slow.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Durban from Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Durban from Melbourne, you will be flying to King Shaka Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is located 29.2 km from the centre of Durban. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to King Shaka Intl per day from 4 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Melbourne to Durban for under $2,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Durban for under $2,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,976, but on average you can expect to pay $2,376.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne to Durban for under $2,600?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Melbourne to Durban within the next 7 days for less than $2,600.

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

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Durban, with prices starting at $2,210. Another option worth looking into is Emirates, starting at $2,515 round trip. Qatar Airways is currently priced 17% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does MEL to DUR mean?

    This is defined as Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR). Codes like Durban King Shaka Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Durban that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Melbourne to Durban flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Melbourne to Durban with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Melbourne to Durban flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Durban that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Melbourne to Durban offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Melbourne to Durban?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Melbourne to Durban flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Melbourne to Durban flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne to Durban flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 25/7.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Durban?

    The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Durban are Emirates, Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Durban

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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,888Average$2,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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