Cheap flights from Africa to Melbourne Airport from $662

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,185

One-way from

$662

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,805
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 16/3-30/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 25m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
28/2
  • 28/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 45m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($174 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 16 January 2026.

Mon 16/302:20
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops46h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 30/423:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,185
Sun 1/306:40
NBO
-
MEL
3 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/313:10
MEL
-
NBO
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,269
Wed 25/312:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 1/417:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/1$1,314
Mon 11/514:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop23h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 22/515:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/1$1,321
Mon 9/205:25
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops45h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/215:10
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops45h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,324
Fri 13/212:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/223:40
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/1$1,327
Tue 27/1019:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 17/1116:40
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,335
Thu 12/213:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 26/223:40
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/1$1,373
Fri 27/309:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/417:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/1$1,387
Sun 1/306:40
NBO
-
MEL
2 stops40h 45m
IndiGo
Sun 8/313:10
MEL
-
NBO
2 stops24h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 15/1$1,408
Thu 30/402:15
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops34h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 20/523:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,409
Fri 13/309:50
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/318:20
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,417

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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

Mon 16/3

02:20-09:25

2 stops46h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

23:30-20:50

2 stops28h 20m

$1,185

NairobiMelbourne

NBO - MEL

NBOMEL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 1/3

06:40-05:00

3 stops38h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

13:10-05:40

2 stops24h 30m

$1,269

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

14:45-22:10

1 stop23h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

15:45-08:50

1 stop25h 05m

$1,321

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Mon 9/2

05:25-11:50

2 stops45h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

15:10-03:40

2 stops45h 30m

$1,324

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

12:45-23:20

1 stop25h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

$1,327

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

17:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

$1,406

NairobiMelbourne

NBO - MEL

NBOMEL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 1/3

06:40-07:25

2 stops40h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

13:10-05:40

2 stops24h 30m

$1,408

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Thu 30/4

02:15-19:40

2 stops34h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

23:30-20:50

2 stops28h 20m

$1,409

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

11:20-05:55

1 stop34h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

07:25-07:40

1 stop32h 15m

$1,427

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Mon 30/3

13:30-10:00

1 stop35h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

11:00-08:00

1 stop29h 00m

$1,436

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 $611). Flying from Africa to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,381). 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 16 January 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.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

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 22h 10m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,406. 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?

    $518 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 $530 and $564, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Melbourne Airport (average of $611). Flying from Africa to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,381). 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 16 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$604Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,048Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,104Average$1,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,109Average$1,734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,177Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,195Average$1,846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,217Average$1,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest$1,251Average$1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,275Average$1,960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,454Average$1,728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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