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Cheap flights from Africa to Melbourne Airport from $695

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
1 May — 8 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 1 April 2026.

Sat 2/522:15
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops27h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 28/523:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops35h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,231
Sat 2/522:15
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops27h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 27/521:35
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop37h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,232
Tue 12/520:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 19/520:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3$1,284
Thu 14/520:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 21/520:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,286
Fri 15/520:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 22/515:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop26h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,288
Fri 1/514:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 14/520:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,306
Mon 11/520:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 18/515:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,307
Sun 26/412:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 8/522:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,310
Tue 28/412:05
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 26/1116:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,322
Wed 13/514:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/520:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,323
Sun 3/506:05
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops43h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 27/513:25
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops45h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,336
Thu 26/1109:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 15/118:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/3$1,340

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 1 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,231

One-way from

$695

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,741
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 2/5-28/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 55m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 05m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($183 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($50 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 1 April 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

20:40-04:55

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

20:55-16:10

1 stop27h 15m

$1,306

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Fri 1/5

21:45-08:20

2 stops27h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

23:30-23:45

2 stops31h 15m

$1,349

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 5/5

05:30-15:50

2 stops27h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

17:20-04:30

2 stops42h 10m

$1,568

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

16:50-04:55

2 stops28h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 26/5

15:10-14:20

2 stops31h 10m

$1,570

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 14/4

13:15-15:50

1 stop18h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

17:10-17:25

1 stop32h 15m

$1,583

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Sat 16/5

19:35-15:50

2 stops36h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

17:20-14:35

2 stops29h 15m

$1,587
Fastest return journey

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Sun 24/5

15:00-15:50

1 stop17h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 23/6

17:20-05:25

1 stop19h 05m

$1,613

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Fri 15/5

17:15-15:50

2 stops39h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

$1,628

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

13:00-04:55

1 stop31h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

15:45-11:30

1 stop27h 45m

$1,640

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Sat 23/5

05:30-15:50

2 stops27h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 23/6

17:20-04:30

2 stops42h 10m

$1,659

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Best time to book a flight from Africa to Melbourne

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Estimated return price
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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 $593). Flying from Africa to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,323). 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 1 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
3,551 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
3,551 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
3,551 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
1,016 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
1,432 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,551 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,306. 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?

    $503 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 $512 and $549, 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, Cairo - Melbourne and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - 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 $593). Flying from Africa to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,323). 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 1 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,010Average$1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,066Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,137Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,154Average$1,724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,174Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest$1,208Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,223Average$1,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,289Average$1,894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,297Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,443Average$2,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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