Cheap flights from Africa to Melbourne from $643

JNB — MEL
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Africa to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Africa to Melbourne

Thu 5/1120:20 -
1 stop36h 30m
Wed 18/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 4/11$1,272
Sun 8/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Sat 21/1123:40 -
1 stop42h 00m
Deal found 1/11$1,280
Tue 10/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Mon 23/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 4/11$1,283
Mon 9/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Sun 22/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 3/11$1,286
Sat 28/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Thu 14/116:10 -
1 stop25h 30m
Deal found 2/11$1,297
Sat 28/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Thu 11/217:10 -
1 stop31h 25m
Deal found 1/11$1,302
Thu 26/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Thu 4/216:10 -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 31/10$1,330
Mon 2/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Mon 16/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 31/10$1,337
Thu 5/1120:20 -
1 stop36h 30m
Thu 19/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 31/10$1,342
Sun 1/1120:20 -
1 stop42h 00m
Sun 15/1123:40 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 31/10$1,363
Wed 18/1113:45 -
1 stop43h 05m
Thu 14/116:10 -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 2/11$1,412
Thu 24/1213:00 -
1 stop25h 50m
Mon 18/112:00 -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 2/11$1,425

Find flight deals from Africa to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$1,275

One-way from

$643

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,693
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 10m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/3-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 30m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($236 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/2

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$644

Port LouisMelbourne

MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. - MEL Melbourne

MRUMEL

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Sat 7/11

09:30-12:10

3 stops43h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$812

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

20:25-16:45

2 stops35h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$846

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

12:35-17:50

1 stop44h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$877

NairobiMelbourne

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - MEL Melbourne

NBOMEL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/3

06:40-06:15

2 stops39h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$883

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEL Melbourne

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

06:05-16:45

2 stops25h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$919

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEL Melbourne

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/1

13:45-05:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$939

NairobiMelbourne

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - MEL Melbourne

NBOMEL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 15/2

06:40-07:55

3 stops41h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$950

NairobiMelbourne

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - MEL Melbourne

NBOMEL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 20/2

06:40-04:55

3 stops38h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$960

Addis AbabaMelbourne

ADD Addis Ababa Bole - MEL Melbourne

ADDMEL

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 14/3

01:15-21:20

3 stops36h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$962

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Best time to book a flight from Africa to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Melbourne (average of $1,549). Flying from Africa to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,959). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from Africa to Melbourne?

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Africa to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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.

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Africa to Melbourne?

    Departing from Africa to Melbourne will take you 25h 30m. The distance between Africa and Melbourne is about 11473 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 Sichuan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $539. Users have also found prices from $578 and $590 on Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, 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.

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    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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Melbourne (average of $1,549). Flying from Africa to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,959). 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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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,063Average$1,657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,178Average$1,287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,221Average$1,666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,256Average$1,608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,341Average$1,752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China EasternCheapest$1,355Average$1,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,445Average$1,861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,682Average$1,963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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