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Cheap flights from Africa to Melbourne from $594

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
6 May — 13 May1
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 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,466

One-way from

$594

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,821
10/7-25/7
  • 10/7-25/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 99h 25m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 21/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 00m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 1 May 2025.

Thu 10/712:55CAI - MEL
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 25/708:00MEL - CAI
2 stops66h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,466
Wed 15/1011:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 27/1100:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/4$1,475
Thu 12/611:20JNB - MEL
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/614:25MEL - JNB
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,490
Wed 4/609:50JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 11/617:10MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,541
Sun 7/921:40CAI - MEL
2 stops27h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 30/907:00MEL - CAI
3 stops33h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,629
Tue 2/1219:50JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 55mSingapore Airlines
Mon 29/1200:35MEL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,630
Sun 29/618:45JNB - MEL
1 stop15h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 7/706:30MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,666
Sat 14/613:00CPT - MEL
1 stop26h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 21/609:10MEL - CPT
2 stops57h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,672
Fri 13/607:00DUR - MEL
2 stops27h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 20/606:15MEL - DUR
2 stops36h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,688
Sat 14/614:00CPT - MEL
2 stops20h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 21/606:00MEL - CPT
2 stops40h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,688
Tue 18/1117:15JNB - AVV
1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 10/206:00AVV - JNB
1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,699
Fri 15/805:30CAI - MEL
2 stops27h 05mGulf Air
Mon 1/1222:30MEL - CAI
2 stops37h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 30/4$1,736

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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 1 May 2025.
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

Thu 10/7

12:55-05:00

2 stops33h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 25/7

08:00-19:20

2 stops66h 20m

$1,466

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

11:20-23:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

00:45-07:40

1 stop39h 55m

$1,475

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/6

11:20-23:35

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 16/6

14:25-07:40

1 stop25h 15m

$1,490

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

09:50-03:10

1 stop33h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

17:10-08:20

1 stop23h 10m

$1,541

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/6

12:05-16:50

2 stops44h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 22/6

09:10-10:35

3 stops33h 25m

$1,608

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Sun 7/9

21:40-08:10

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 30/9

07:00-09:15

3 stops33h 15m

$1,629

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/6

18:45-17:55

1 stop15h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 7/7

06:30-16:20

1 stop17h 50m

$1,666

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/6

13:00-23:10

1 stop26h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 21/6

09:10-10:50

2 stops57h 40m

$1,672

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 13/6

07:00-18:35

2 stops27h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 20/6

06:15-10:20

2 stops36h 05m

$1,688

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/6

14:00-18:35

2 stops20h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 21/6

06:00-14:35

2 stops40h 35m

$1,688

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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 May 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.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 May 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,216 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
855 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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.

  • 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 $594. Users have also found prices from $646 and $735 on Sichuan Airlines and Cathay Pacific, 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 Cairo - 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

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 1 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$931Average$1,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,104Average$1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,169Average$1,724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,226Average$1,824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China EasternCheapest$1,259Average$1,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,272Average$1,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,309Average$2,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,376Average$1,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,401Average$1,815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,508Average$1,810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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