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Cheap flights from Africa to Melbourne Airport from $680

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
17 Mar — 24 Mar1
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 15 February 2026.

Wed 11/305:25
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops43h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/523:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/2$1,171
Sun 1/1105:25
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops43h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 29/1100:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops36h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,174
Thu 30/402:15
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop34h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 20/523:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/2$1,228
Tue 31/314:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop23h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 7/415:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/2$1,249
Thu 12/312:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sun 22/316:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/2$1,259
Sun 17/506:05
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops43h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 24/523:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops35h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,260
Thu 30/416:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops63h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 23/617:20
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops50h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,266
Mon 4/502:15
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops47h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 29/513:25
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops38h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,274
Wed 1/413:45
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop40h 25m
Sichuan Airlines
Fri 17/420:20
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop41h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,297
Thu 12/313:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Fri 20/312:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/2$1,307
Thu 19/306:40
NBO
-
MEL
2 stops40h 45m
IndiGo
Thu 16/412:00
MEL
-
NBO
2 stops28h 25m
IndiGo
Deal found 11/2$1,307
Sun 26/410:25
NBO
-
MEL
2 stops36h 50m
IndiGo
Fri 1/512:00
MEL
-
NBO
2 stops28h 25m
IndiGo
Deal found 13/2$1,324

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 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,171

One-way from

$680

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,701
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 11/3-12/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 20m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 15m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($207 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Africa to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Africa

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Wed 11/3

05:25-09:25

2 stops43h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

13:25-04:20

2 stops45h 55m

$1,178

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Thu 30/4

02:15-19:40

1 stop34h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

23:30-20:50

2 stops28h 20m

$1,228

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

16:10-08:40

1 stop25h 30m

$1,259

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Sun 17/5

06:05-08:20

2 stops43h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

23:30-04:20

2 stops35h 50m

$1,260

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/4

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 23/6

17:20-11:50

2 stops50h 30m

$1,266

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 5/5

06:05-08:20

2 stops43h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

13:25-09:10

2 stops26h 45m

$1,297

NairobiMelbourne

NBO - MEL

NBOMEL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 19/3

06:40-07:25

2 stops40h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 16/4

12:00-09:25

2 stops28h 25m

$1,307

NairobiMelbourne

NBO - MEL

NBOMEL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 26/4

10:25-06:15

2 stops36h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

12:00-09:25

2 stops28h 25m

$1,324

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Wed 11/3

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

21:30-09:00

1 stop42h 30m

$1,341

NairobiMelbourne

NBO - MEL

NBOMEL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 15/4

10:25-06:15

2 stops36h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

12:00-09:25

2 stops28h 25m

$1,349

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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 $578). Flying from Africa to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,296). 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 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andQatar 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
3,519 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,519 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,519 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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
989 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,519 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,736 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,519 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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
7.4
Good
54 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,519 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,395 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,519 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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 25h 35m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,259. 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?

    $489 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 $516 and $533, 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 $578). Flying from Africa to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,296). 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 15 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$571Average$936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$989Average$1,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,044Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,048Average$1,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,113Average$1,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,130Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,150Average$1,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest$1,170Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,212Average$1,822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,390Average$1,641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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