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Cheap flights from Durban to Melbourne Airport from $1,436

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — MEL
1 Nov — 8 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to Melbourne are usually found in March or July, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Durban to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durban (DUR) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,436

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,616
14/11-21/11
  • 14/11-21/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 10m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($374 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Durban to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durban to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 October 2025.

Fri 14/1106:25DUR - MEL
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1115:35MEL - DUR
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/9$1,436
Fri 14/1116:00DUR - MEL
3 stops64h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 21/1118:20MEL - DUR
3 stops52h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/9$1,545
Sun 16/1112:25DUR - MEL
3 stops37h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 23/1123:40MEL - DUR
2 stops44h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/10$1,717
Fri 14/1110:55DUR - MEL
2 stops51h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 21/1119:30MEL - DUR
3 stops48h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/9$1,853
Tue 11/1112:25DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 30/1123:40MEL - DUR
2 stops44h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/10$1,855
Mon 10/1109:10DUR - MEL
2 stops29h 20mSouth African
Fri 14/1119:55MEL - DUR
2 stops23h 35mSouth African
Deal found 30/9$1,874

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durban to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Durban

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 14/11

06:25-23:00

2 stops31h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 21/11

15:35-17:10

2 stops34h 35m

$1,436

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 14/11

16:00-17:00

3 stops64h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 21/11

18:20-13:30

3 stops52h 10m

$1,628

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 16/11

12:25-10:35

3 stops37h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 23/11

23:40-10:55

2 stops44h 15m

$1,717

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 11/11

12:25-23:45

2 stops26h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 30/11

23:40-10:55

2 stops44h 15m

$1,855

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 10/11

09:10-23:30

2 stops29h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

19:55-10:30

2 stops23h 35m

$1,874

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 14/11

10:55-23:45

2 stops51h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 21/11

19:30-10:55

3 stops48h 25m

$1,874

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Deals found on 30/9

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Durban to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 26 September 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Durban 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 DUR to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Durban 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 2 October 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 2% on flights from Durban to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 2 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andSouth African from Durban to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,359 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,359 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,359 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
910 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,359 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
South African
7.5
Good
46 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,359 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,639 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,359 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durban to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Durban to Melbourne?

    Most people fly from Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) if they book a flight from Durban to Melbourne. On average, King Shaka Intl has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 4 airlines. Durban King Shaka Intl is conveniently located just 29.2 km from Durban’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport?

    Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways can get you from Durban to Melbourne Airport in just under 37h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 26h 50m. The distance from Durban to Melbourne Airport is about 9841 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Durban to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $1,298. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and South African, with the lowest prices starting at $1,302 and $1,360, respectively. You may be able to fly from Durban to Melbourne Airport for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Durban to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Durban to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durban to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durban to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban 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 Durban to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Durban 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,298Average$1,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,302Average$2,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,360Average$1,729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,994Average$2,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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