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Cheap flights from Africa to Melbourne from $678

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
11 Mar — 18 Mar1
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 9 February 2026.

Sun 3/502:15
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops34h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 28/523:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops35h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,155
Sun 1/1105:25
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops43h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 29/1100:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops36h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,181
Wed 29/406:05
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops46h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 13/513:25
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops45h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,185
Wed 29/406:05
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops46h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 14/523:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops35h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,193
Sun 26/402:15
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops47h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 13/523:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops35h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,195
Sun 26/402:15
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops47h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 14/513:25
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops45h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,202
Fri 1/506:05
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop30h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 20/523:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,204
Tue 28/421:45
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/513:25
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,217
Sun 22/202:20
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops48h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/300:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops36h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,225
Mon 23/212:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop32h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 23/316:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/2$1,238
Fri 20/213:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop43h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 27/216:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,244
Fri 13/313:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/316:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,247

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 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,155

One-way from

$678

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,705
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 3/5-28/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 50m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 35m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($209 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 9 February 2026.
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Africa

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Wed 11/3

05:25-09:25

2 stops43h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

13:25-04:20

2 stops45h 55m

$1,193

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Sun 26/4

02:15-08:20

2 stops47h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

13:25-09:15

2 stops26h 50m

$1,195

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Fri 1/5

06:05-19:40

1 stop30h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

23:30-20:50

2 stops28h 20m

$1,207

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Fri 24/4

02:15-08:20

2 stops47h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

13:25-04:20

2 stops45h 55m

$1,242

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Fri 1/5

02:15-08:20

2 stops47h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

23:30-04:20

2 stops35h 50m

$1,245

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Sun 3/5

02:15-08:20

2 stops47h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

23:30-04:20

2 stops35h 50m

$1,247

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

14:45-22:10

1 stop23h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

15:45-16:10

1 stop32h 25m

$1,275

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

23:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

$1,294

NairobiMelbourne

NBO - MEL

NBOMEL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 2/3

06:40-07:25

2 stops40h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

13:10-06:25

2 stops25h 15m

$1,328

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Wed 25/3

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 1/4

12:00-08:00

1 stop29h 00m

$1,329

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 $583). Flying from Africa to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,322). 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 9 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways 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
3,514 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
3,514 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,514 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
988 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,514 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,514 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
1,389 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,514 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
7.3
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,514 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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 23h 25m. 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 $493. Users have also found prices from $521 and $537 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, Cairo - 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 $583). Flying from Africa to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,322). 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 9 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$576Average$944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,053Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,057Average$1,475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,122Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,139Average$1,704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,160Average$1,677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest$1,179Average$1,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,222Average$1,837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,402Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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