Cheap flights from Africa to Melbourne from $722

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 14/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Africa to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Africa to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 1 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,130

One-way from

$722

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,276
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 27/11-26/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 81h 35m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
14/12
  • 14/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 10m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($107 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Africa to Melbourne

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 1 September 2025.

Sat 22/1114:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 30mSichuan Airlines
Mon 19/121:40MEL - CAI
1 stop42h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,131
Tue 14/1006:10CAI - MEL
3 stops39h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 21/1008:00MEL - CAI
3 stops52h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/9$1,134
Sat 22/1105:25CAI - MEL
2 stops43h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 19/115:10MEL - CAI
2 stops37h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,140
Tue 14/1014:45CAI - MEL
1 stop40h 35mSichuan Airlines
Tue 21/1021:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/9$1,151
Mon 1/1214:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 30mSichuan Airlines
Mon 26/121:40MEL - CAI
1 stop42h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,174
Thu 27/1114:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 30mSichuan Airlines
Mon 26/121:40MEL - CAI
1 stop42h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,201
Thu 27/1105:25CAI - MEL
2 stops30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 26/115:10MEL - CAI
2 stops41h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/9$1,262
Fri 24/1011:20JNB - MEL
1 stop34h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 26/1014:20MEL - JNB
2 stops50h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/8$1,307
Sun 31/811:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 7/907:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/8$1,323
Mon 15/911:20JNB - MEL
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 15/308:35MEL - JNB
2 stops32h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/9$1,326
Tue 14/1002:10CAI - MEL
2 stops47h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 21/1000:30MEL - CAI
2 stops35h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,334
Sun 2/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 6/1106:45MEL - JNB
2 stops33h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/8$1,357

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Fly from

Africa

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Thu 27/11

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

21:40-06:45

1 stop42h 05m

$1,130

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Mon 1/12

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

21:40-06:45

1 stop42h 05m

$1,130

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Sat 22/11

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 19/1

21:40-06:45

1 stop42h 05m

$1,131

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Sat 22/11

05:25-09:25

2 stops43h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 19/1

15:10-19:45

2 stops37h 35m

$1,140

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Wed 24/12

14:00-14:30

1 stop39h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 8/1

21:40-06:45

1 stop42h 05m

$1,142

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Mon 13/10

06:10-05:40

3 stops39h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 19/10

00:30-04:20

2 stops35h 50m

$1,162

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Thu 27/11

05:25-20:45

2 stops30h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

15:10-19:45

2 stops37h 35m

$1,236

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

11:20-06:55

1 stop34h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

14:20-07:40

2 stops50h 20m

$1,307

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

11:20-11:15

1 stop39h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

08:35-07:40

2 stops32h 05m

$1,326

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

11:05-23:00

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

06:45-07:40

2 stops33h 55m

$1,357

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

Find hourly flight availability from Africa 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 1 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Africa to Melbourne as you normally would.

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 1 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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 34h 35m. 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $740. Users have also found prices from $774 and $823 on Cathay Pacific and Turkish 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Africa to Melbourne 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Africa to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$631Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,079Average$1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,079Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,133Average$1,824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,240Average$1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapest$1,244Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,267Average$2,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,272Average$1,944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,344Average$1,996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,372Average$1,762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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