Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Africa to Melbourne Airport from $758

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 27/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
14 Jun — 21 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Africa to Melbourne

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 15 May 2026.

Mon 29/606:05
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops43h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 22/723:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,253
Wed 28/1012:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops44h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 3/1116:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/5$1,260
Mon 1/622:15
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops38h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/612:00
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,283
Thu 19/1120:20
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 1/1216:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,292
Wed 17/620:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop35h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 19/622:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/5$1,305
Mon 15/619:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop37h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 30/622:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5$1,323
Sun 6/906:05
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops30h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 13/923:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops35h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,325
Sun 6/906:05
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops30h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/913:25
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops45h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,329
Mon 22/609:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/717:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/5$1,355
Sun 6/906:05
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops30h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 14/923:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops40h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,357
Thu 18/614:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 45m
China Eastern
Sat 4/711:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/5$1,376
Sat 5/906:05
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops43h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/923:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops35h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,383

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 15 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,253

One-way from

$758

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,605
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 29/6-22/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 35m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
Search Deals
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 27/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 45m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($212 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 15 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Africa to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 28/10

12:25-17:50

2 stops44h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

16:10-10:55

2 stops27h 45m

$1,260

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 21/7

06:05-10:30

2 stops45h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 28/7

23:30-04:20

2 stops35h 50m

$1,478

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 9/6

22:15-08:20

2 stops27h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 19/6

23:30-20:50

2 stops28h 20m

$1,479

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Sun 1/11

04:15-17:00

2 stops51h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

18:20-14:50

2 stops29h 30m

$1,539

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 7/7

05:30-15:50

2 stops27h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

18:20-15:50

2 stops53h 30m

$1,549

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/6

19:30-17:15

1 stop37h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 19/6

22:45-10:15

1 stop43h 30m

$1,566

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Sun 6/9

14:15-09:00

1 stop35h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

$1,611

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 5/11

12:25-17:50

2 stops44h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

16:10-10:55

2 stops27h 45m

$1,639

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

19:30-17:15

1 stop37h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 12/6

22:45-13:10

1 stop46h 25m

$1,639

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 26/5

14:15-12:40

1 stop39h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

$1,665

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/5

Showing 1-10 of 60 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from Africa to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Africa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Africa to Melbourne Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Africa to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 43 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 Africa to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Melbourne Airport (average of $564). Flying from Africa to Melbourne Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,170). 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 15 May 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
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
3,572 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
7.6
Good
62 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
1,037 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
3,727 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
1,439 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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 44h 25m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,260. 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?

    $515 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 Sichuan Airlines and AirAsia X, with prices starting from $531 and $556, 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 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 $564). Flying from Africa to Melbourne Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,170). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Melbourne Airport?

Book flights to Melbourne Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Dandenong
Geelong
Apollo Bay
Ballarat
Lorne
St Kilda
Shepparton
Tullamarine
Phillip Island
Sorrento
Torquay
Daylesford
Mornington
Brighton

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

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 15 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Search Singapore Airlines flights
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,032Average$1,180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,039Average$1,593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,086Average$1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,116Average$1,759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,136Average$1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
China EasternCheapest$1,169Average$1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Search China Eastern flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,267Average$1,779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
South AfricanCheapest$1,374Average$1,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search South African flights
EmiratesCheapest$1,396Average$2,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Africa to Melbourne?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Africa to Melbourne flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Africa to Melbourne?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Africa to Melbourne.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Africa to Melbourne with no change fees?

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Africa to Melbourne with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Africa to Melbourne become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Africa to Melbourne on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.