Cheap flights from Africa to Melbourne from $655

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
27 Feb — 6 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 28 January 2026.

Fri 1/502:15
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops47h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 28/523:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops35h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,180
Thu 12/312:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 19/316:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,255
Fri 1/521:45
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops51h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 18/513:25
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops45h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,268
Fri 3/414:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop23h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 15/420:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/1$1,284
Fri 1/521:45
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops51h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 28/523:30
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops40h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,294
Wed 11/320:30
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/323:40
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,320
Mon 20/414:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 26/415:45
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,326
Wed 12/816:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops63h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/913:30
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops54h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,330
Tue 10/213:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 13/216:10
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/1$1,341
Fri 17/416:35
CPT
-
MEL
2 stops63h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 7/517:20
MEL
-
CPT
2 stops50h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,344
Sat 28/212:45
JNB
-
MEL
1 stop44h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 29/520:55
MEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,364
Fri 13/307:15
NBO
-
MEL
3 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/313:10
MEL
-
NBO
3 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,372

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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,180

One-way from

$655

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,739
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 1/5-28/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 82h 55m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
20/3
  • 20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($196 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 28 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Africa to Melbourne that are best for you.

Fly from

Africa

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

$1,180

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Fri 1/5

21:45-08:20

2 stops51h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

13:25-04:20

2 stops45h 55m

$1,268

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

14:45-23:10

1 stop23h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

20:55-15:50

1 stop26h 55m

$1,284

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Fri 1/5

21:45-08:20

2 stops51h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

23:30-09:15

2 stops40h 45m

$1,294

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

14:45-04:55

1 stop30h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 26/4

15:45-15:50

1 stop32h 05m

$1,326

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

$1,341

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

16:35-15:50

2 stops63h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

17:20-11:50

2 stops50h 30m

$1,344

NairobiMelbourne

NBO - MEL

NBOMEL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/3

01:45-07:25

3 stops45h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

13:10-05:40

2 stops24h 30m

$1,375

NairobiMelbourne

NBO - MEL

NBOMEL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 13/3

07:15-07:25

3 stops40h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

13:10-05:40

2 stops24h 30m

$1,376

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

11:00-07:10

1 stop35h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

15:35-07:25

1 stop24h 50m

$1,385

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 $589). Flying from Africa to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,336). 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 28 January 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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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

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  • 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 $499. Users have also found prices from $526 and $543 on Qantas Airways and Sichuan Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Africa to 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 $589). Flying from Africa to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,336). 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 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$582Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,010Average$1,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,064Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,068Average$1,672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,134Average$1,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,151Average$1,760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,172Average$1,658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest$1,192Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,235Average$1,885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,401Average$1,667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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