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Cheap flights from Africa to Melbourne Airport from $671

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 29/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
10 Apr — 17 Apr1
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 11 March 2026.

Sun 22/314:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Sat 4/421:20
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop41h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,051
Sun 22/314:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 6/420:20
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop41h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 9/3$1,090
Mon 4/506:05
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops30h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/523:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops35h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,168
Sun 1/1105:25
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops43h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 29/1100:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops36h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/3$1,178
Fri 1/506:05
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop30h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 20/523:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/3$1,204
Sat 2/502:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop34h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 25/523:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops35h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,211
Tue 21/405:05
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops43h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 28/413:25
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops45h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,217
Fri 1/521:45
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/523:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3$1,221
Thu 23/412:05
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/416:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/3$1,245
Thu 23/414:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop23h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/416:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/3$1,254
Fri 10/412:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 18/420:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/3$1,268
Tue 21/420:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/415:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,279

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 11 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,051

One-way from

$671

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,601
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 22/3-4/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 80h 30m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 29/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 05m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($172 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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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 11 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Africa to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

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CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Sun 22/3

14:30-14:30

1 stop39h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 4/4

21:20-05:50

1 stop41h 30m

$1,051

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Sat 2/5

02:15-19:40

1 stop34h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

23:30-04:20

2 stops35h 50m

$1,211

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

20:40-04:55

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 28/4

15:45-08:50

1 stop25h 05m

$1,279

NairobiMelbourne

NBO - MEL

NBOMEL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 6/4

06:40-06:15

2 stops40h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 13/4

12:00-05:40

2 stops24h 40m

$1,299

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Fri 1/5

14:15-09:00

1 stop35h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

$1,331

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 7/4

13:15-12:40

1 stop39h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 14/4

21:30-07:45

1 stop42h 15m

$1,332

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Sun 19/4

01:15-08:20

2 stops47h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

21:35-04:20

2 stops37h 45m

$1,356

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 5/5

06:05-08:20

2 stops43h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

23:30-04:20

2 stops35h 50m

$1,358

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Fri 19/6

12:55-06:30

2 stops34h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 1/7

08:00-14:55

2 stops61h 55m

$1,403

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Fri 19/6

14:15-10:00

2 stops60h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 1/7

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

$1,408

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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 $1,290). 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 11 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qantas Airways, andSouth African 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
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,540 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
1,004 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
7.5
Good
58 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,741 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
1,426 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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 24h 15m. Sichuan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,279. The distance from Africa to Melbourne Airport is about 10313 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?

    $491 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from AirAsia X. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and Sichuan Airlines, with prices starting from $499 and $531, 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, Cape Town Intl - Melbourne and Cairo - 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 $1,290). 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 11 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$569Average$932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$985Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,040Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,108Average$1,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,125Average$1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,145Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest$1,165Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,193Average$1,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,257Average$1,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,384Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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