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Cheap flights from Durban to Melbourne Airport from $818

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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — MEL
14 Sep — 21 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Durban to Melbourne

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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 15 August 2026.

Sat 15/818:55 -
2 stops43h 10m
Sat 22/816:10 -
2 stops26h 25m
Deal found 14/8$1,520
Sun 30/817:00 -
2 stops45h 05m
Thu 3/916:10 -
2 stops26h 25m
Deal found 14/8$1,547
Thu 27/807:00 -
2 stops55h 05m
Sun 30/816:10 -
2 stops26h 25m
Deal found 12/8$1,566
Tue 10/1112:25 -
2 stops25h 55m
Fri 13/1123:40 -
2 stops44h 15m
Deal found 10/8$1,663
Sun 27/912:05 -
3 stops41h 30m
Sun 4/1017:10 -
2 stops26h 25m
Deal found 13/8$1,771
Thu 17/1212:25 -
2 stops32h 20m
Thu 31/1216:10 -
2 stops27h 45m
Deal found 14/8$1,793
Sun 30/818:40 -
1 stop43h 10m
Thu 3/905:15 -
1 stop43h 20m
Deal found 14/8$1,833
Mon 2/1117:00 -
2 stops45h 20m
Fri 6/1123:40 -
2 stops44h 15m
Deal found 11/8$1,838

Find 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 15 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,520

One-way from

$818

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,710
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/1-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 30m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 20m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($345 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($127 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Durban 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 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 15/9

19:10-22:05

2 stops42h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

17:10-10:35

2 stops26h 25m

$1,615

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 10/11

12:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

23:40-10:55

2 stops44h 15m

$1,663

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 30/8

18:40-21:50

1 stop43h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

05:15-16:35

1 stop43h 20m

$1,833
Fastest return journey

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 27/9

12:05-22:05

2 stops26h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 4/10

17:10-10:35

2 stops26h 25m

$1,833

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 2/11

17:00-23:20

2 stops45h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

23:40-10:55

2 stops44h 15m

$1,838

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 2/11

15:45-17:00

3 stops64h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

15:30-13:45

3 stops55h 15m

$1,854

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 17/12

12:25-05:45

2 stops32h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 31/12

09:15-10:55

3 stops34h 40m

$1,990
Cheapest one-way

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 27/8

17:00-22:05

2 stops45h 05m

$844
Fastest single journey

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 5/1

12:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

$914

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 3/1

12:25-05:45

1 stop32h 20m

$944

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Best time to book a flight from Durban to Melbourne

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,286). Flying from Durban to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,705). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Durban to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,467 and $1,837 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,520 on Qatar Airways (4 Jan–10 Mar).

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 0 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?

    Qatar Airways and Emirates can get you from Durban to Melbourne Airport in just under 42h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15m. 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.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,286). Flying from Durban to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,705). 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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