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Cheap flights from Africa to Melbourne from $652

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 13/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
28 Mar — 4 Apr1
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 26 February 2026.

Fri 20/1105:25
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops43h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 29/115:10
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops37h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,132
Wed 11/305:25
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops43h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/523:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,171
Sun 1/1105:25
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops43h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 29/1100:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops36h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,177
Tue 5/506:05
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops43h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 29/513:25
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops45h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,185
Tue 2/616:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops63h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 23/617:20
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops50h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,188
Thu 26/305:25
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops43h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 13/623:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops35h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/2$1,190
Thu 30/416:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops63h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 23/617:20
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops50h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,195
Tue 5/516:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops63h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 26/517:20
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops50h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,208
Tue 5/516:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops63h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 30/517:20
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops50h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,222
Thu 26/314:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Sat 13/620:20
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop41h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 25/2$1,240
Fri 10/412:40
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 17/415:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/2$1,256
Thu 9/414:55
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop23h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 16/415:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/2$1,259

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 26 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,171

One-way from

$652

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,695
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 11/3-12/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 20m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 25m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($205 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 26 February 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Wed 11/3

05:25-09:25

2 stops43h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

23:30-20:50

2 stops28h 20m

$1,171

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 5/5

06:05-08:20

2 stops43h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

13:25-04:20

2 stops45h 55m

$1,185

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Wed 11/3

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

21:30-09:00

1 stop42h 30m

$1,333

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Thu 26/3

13:00-14:05

1 stop40h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 13/6

12:00-09:00

2 stops52h 00m

$1,347

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Fri 1/5

21:45-19:15

2 stops38h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

23:30-20:50

2 stops28h 20m

$1,361

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

11:10-05:55

1 stop34h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

14:25-07:55

1 stop25h 30m

$1,401

NairobiMelbourne

NBO - MEL

NBOMEL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 12/4

10:25-20:15

2 stops26h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 19/4

12:00-09:25

2 stops28h 25m

$1,443

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

08:40-07:25

1 stop31h 45m

$1,445

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

13:25-11:50

2 stops54h 25m

$1,477

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 5/5

08:15-15:50

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

17:20-13:10

1 stop26h 50m

$1,578

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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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Melbourne (average of $576). Flying from Africa to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,291). 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 26 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andSouth African from Africa to Melbourne have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,534 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,534 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
998 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
South African
7.5
Good
56 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,746 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,418 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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?

    Departing from Africa to Melbourne will take you 34h 45m. The distance between Africa and Melbourne is about 10313 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Africa to Melbourne one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for AirAsia X. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $487. Users have also found prices from $500 and $531 on Qantas Airways and Sichuan Airlines, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Africa to Melbourne are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Melbourne, Cape Town Intl - Melbourne and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - Melbourne.

  • 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?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Melbourne (average of $576). Flying from Africa to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,291). 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 26 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$569Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$985Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,041Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,043Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,109Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,126Average$1,687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,146Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest$1,166Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,208Average$1,809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,385Average$1,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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