Cheap flights from Africa to Melbourne Airport from $642

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
3 Feb — 10 Feb1
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 4 January 2026.

Tue 17/305:25CAI - MEL
2 stops43h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 30/413:25MEL - CAI
2 stops38h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,172
Sun 17/516:35CPT - MEL
2 stops63h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sat 30/517:20MEL - CPT
2 stops50h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,298
Wed 1/706:05CAI - MEL
2 stops30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 1/923:30MEL - CAI
2 stops35h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1$1,330
Tue 17/220:30JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 24/223:40MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/1$1,342
Mon 1/616:35CPT - MEL
2 stops63h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/623:30MEL - CPT
2 stops44h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,350
Sun 4/114:30CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 00mSichuan Airlines
Sun 18/121:40MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,353
Mon 22/614:30CAI - MEL
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 23/811:00MEL - CAI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/1$1,365
Tue 23/606:05CAI - MEL
2 stops30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 25/823:30MEL - CAI
2 stops35h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1$1,368
Wed 24/606:05CAI - MEL
2 stops30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 23/823:30MEL - CAI
2 stops35h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1$1,371
Tue 23/606:05CAI - MEL
2 stops30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 21/823:30MEL - CAI
2 stops35h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1$1,375
Sun 21/606:05CAI - MEL
2 stops43h 05mTurkish Airlines
Fri 21/823:30MEL - CAI
2 stops35h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1$1,378
Wed 1/706:05CAI - MEL
2 stops30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 31/813:25MEL - CAI
2 stops45h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1$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 4 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,172

One-way from

$642

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,804
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 17/3-30/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 20m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
2/4
  • 2/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 10m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($177 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 4 January 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

Tue 17/3

05:25-09:25

2 stops43h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

13:25-20:50

2 stops38h 25m

$1,172

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

23:30-11:50

2 stops44h 20m

$1,350

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Wed 24/6

06:05-19:15

2 stops30h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 23/8

23:30-04:20

2 stops35h 50m

$1,371

NairobiMelbourne

NBO - MEL

NBOMEL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 18/2

06:40-05:40

3 stops39h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

13:10-05:40

2 stops24h 30m

$1,436

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Fri 26/6

06:05-08:10

2 stops43h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 31/8

13:25-04:20

2 stops45h 55m

$1,438

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

17:15-21:20

2 stops43h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

18:20-11:50

2 stops50h 30m

$1,454

NairobiMelbourne

NBO - MEL

NBOMEL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 17/2

07:25-05:40

3 stops38h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

13:10-05:40

2 stops24h 30m

$1,463

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

11:20-23:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

07:25-07:40

1 stop32h 15m

$1,472

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

$1,477

NairobiMelbourne

NBO - MEL

NBOMEL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 24/2

07:25-10:20

2 stops42h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

13:10-05:40

2 stops24h 30m

$1,487

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 $1,375). 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 4 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, 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.

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,472. 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?

    $517 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 $563, 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 $1,375). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$618Average$1,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,047Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,104Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,108Average$1,733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,176Average$1,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,194Average$1,844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,216Average$1,764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,231Average$1,952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China EasternCheapest$1,250Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,453Average$1,730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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