Cheap flights from Africa to Melbourne Airport from $708

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Africa to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Africa to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,131

One-way from

$708

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,959
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 27/11-26/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 81h 35m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
16/9
  • 16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Africa to Melbourne

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 29 August 2025.

Thu 27/1114:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 30mSichuan Airlines
Mon 26/121:40MEL - CAI
1 stop42h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,131
Mon 13/1006:10CAI - MEL
3 stops39h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 19/1000:30MEL - CAI
2 stops35h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/8$1,206
Mon 13/1006:10CAI - MEL
3 stops39h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 2/1100:30MEL - CAI
2 stops36h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,228
Tue 14/1022:05CAI - MEL
2 stops29h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 2/1115:30MEL - CAI
2 stops26h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,243
Tue 14/1022:05CAI - MEL
2 stops29h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/1100:30MEL - CAI
2 stops36h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,252
Tue 14/1022:05CAI - MEL
2 stops29h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 31/1000:30MEL - CAI
2 stops36h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,258
Mon 13/1021:40CAI - MEL
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1100:30MEL - CAI
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,266
Mon 13/1006:10CAI - MEL
3 stops39h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 4/1100:30MEL - CAI
2 stops36h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,272
Mon 13/1006:10CAI - MEL
3 stops39h 30mTurkish Airlines
Fri 31/1000:30MEL - CAI
2 stops36h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,280
Thu 27/1105:25CAI - MEL
2 stops30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 26/115:10MEL - CAI
2 stops37h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,281
Fri 24/1011:20JNB - MEL
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 26/1016:30MEL - JNB
2 stops48h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/8$1,330
Sat 6/911:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 13/907:00MEL - JNB
2 stops56h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/8$1,352

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Fly from

Africa

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Thu 27/11

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

21:40-06:45

1 stop42h 05m

$1,131

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Mon 1/12

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

21:40-06:45

1 stop42h 05m

$1,131

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Mon 13/10

06:10-05:40

3 stops39h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 19/10

00:30-04:20

2 stops35h 50m

$1,206

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 14/10

22:05-11:15

2 stops29h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

15:30-09:20

2 stops26h 50m

$1,243

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 14/10

22:05-11:15

2 stops29h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

00:30-03:40

2 stops36h 10m

$1,252

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 14/10

22:05-11:15

2 stops29h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

00:30-03:40

2 stops36h 10m

$1,252

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 14/10

22:05-11:15

2 stops29h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 3/11

00:30-03:40

2 stops36h 10m

$1,252

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 14/10

22:05-11:15

2 stops29h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

00:30-03:40

2 stops36h 10m

$1,258

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Mon 13/10

21:40-09:10

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

00:30-03:40

2 stops36h 10m

$1,266

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

11:20-23:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

15:35-07:40

1 stop25h 05m

$1,311

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Africa to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AF to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Africa to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Africa to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

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 29 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

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 26h 55m. Sichuan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,311. 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?

    $727 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $742 and $762, respectively.

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

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Africa to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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

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AirAsia XCheapest$634Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,084Average$1,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,138Average$1,799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,246Average$1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapest$1,249Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,272Average$2,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,278Average$1,970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,349Average$2,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,377Average$1,769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,021Average$2,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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