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Cheap flights from Africa to Melbourne Airport from $676

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
16 May — 23 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Africa to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Africa to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Africa to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 April 2026.

Thu 17/912:05
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 15/1016:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,278
Mon 2/1120:20
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop36h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 23/1116:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/4$1,280
Wed 30/1209:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/218:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4$1,294
Thu 3/1213:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 21/116:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4$1,313
Sun 20/912:05
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 11/1016:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,316
Wed 27/519:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 3/622:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop43h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4$1,375
Mon 8/614:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 45m
China Eastern
Fri 10/721:30
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop42h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/4$1,380
Tue 1/1209:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 21/118:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4$1,383
Wed 18/1109:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 21/1118:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/4$1,385
Sun 27/1209:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 7/218:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4$1,386
Tue 1/1209:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 23/118:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4$1,387
Thu 4/612:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop44h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/622:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop43h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,408

Find flight deals from Africa to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Africa to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 16 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,278

One-way from

$676

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,669
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/9-15/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 15m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 25m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($182 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Africa to Melbourne 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 16 April 2026.
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DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 17/9

12:05-04:55

2 stops32h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

16:10-10:35

2 stops27h 25m

$1,278

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Fri 29/5

19:45-15:50

1 stop37h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

17:20-13:10

1 stop26h 50m

$1,505

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Fri 5/6

10:50-06:30

2 stops36h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 10/7

08:00-14:55

2 stops61h 55m

$1,508

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Fri 29/5

05:30-15:50

2 stops51h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

17:20-04:30

2 stops42h 10m

$1,536

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Fri 1/5

06:05-19:40

2 stops30h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

21:35-21:15

2 stops30h 40m

$1,564

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

19:50-17:15

1 stop37h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

22:45-10:30

1 stop43h 45m

$1,580

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Fri 1/5

20:05-08:50

2 stops53h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

22:55-11:05

1 stop19h 10m

$1,599

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Sat 6/6

17:15-15:50

2 stops39h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 10/7

17:20-04:30

2 stops42h 10m

$1,600

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Mon 13/7

05:30-15:50

2 stops27h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 21/8

17:20-04:30

2 stops42h 10m

$1,604

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Fri 1/5

14:05-17:15

1 stop20h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

17:45-12:00

2 stops25h 15m

$1,618

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Best time to book a flight from Africa to Melbourne

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Melbourne Airport (average of $575). Flying from Africa to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,294). 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 Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 16 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andQantas Airways from Africa to Melbourne Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
South African
7.6
Good
60 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,728 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,430 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Africa to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Africa to Melbourne Airport?

    A quick flight from Africa to Melbourne Airport can take about 32h 50m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,278. The distance from Africa to Melbourne Airport is about 9841 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Africa to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    $496 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qantas Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on AirAsia X and Sichuan Airlines, with prices starting from $520 and $532, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Africa to Melbourne Airport?

    The most popular flight routes from Africa to Melbourne Airport are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Melbourne, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - Melbourne and Dar Es Salaam - Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Africa to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Africa to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Africa to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Africa to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Africa to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Africa to Melbourne 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 Africa to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Melbourne Airport (average of $575). Flying from Africa to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,294). 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 10 airlines flying from Africa to Melbourne

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Africa to Melbourne. 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 16 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,034Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,102Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,118Average$1,661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,138Average$1,287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,153Average$1,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China EasternCheapest$1,171Average$1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,249Average$1,800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,257Average$1,619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,399Average$2,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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