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Cheap flights from Africa to Melbourne from $635

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
2 Jul — 9 Jul1
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 27 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,157

One-way from

$635

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,985
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 3/9-13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 82h 05m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 3/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 40h 35m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($243 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 June 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 27 June 2025.

Mon 29/1214:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 30mSichuan Airlines
Mon 12/121:40MEL - CAI
1 stop42h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/6$1,134
Sun 16/1111:05JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 14/200:45MEL - JNB
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/6$1,316
Tue 2/1209:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 30/1218:20MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/6$1,320
Tue 26/806:40NBO - MEL
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/812:05MEL - NBO
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6$1,347
Sun 24/809:45MRU - MEL
3 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/912:05MEL - MRU
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6$1,365
Tue 19/814:30CAI - MEL
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 17/911:00MEL - CAI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/6$1,382
Mon 25/800:30NBO - MEL
1 stop22h 00mAirAsia X
Sun 31/807:00MEL - NBO
1 stop23h 00mAirAsia X
Deal found 24/6$1,468
Wed 3/923:25CAI - MEL
2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/906:30MEL - CAI
2 stops60h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6$1,477
Fri 5/1212:45JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 2/116:10MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/6$1,500
Sat 9/820:55JNB - MEL
1 stop15h 00mSouth African
Mon 25/817:45MEL - JNB
1 stop19h 30mSouth African
Deal found 25/6$1,501
Sun 16/1117:30JNB - AVV
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 15/208:10AVV - JNB
1 stop39h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/6$1,534
Sat 6/902:10CAI - MEL
3 stops43h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 30/907:00MEL - CAI
3 stops52h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/6$1,552

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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

Wed 3/9

14:45-14:20

1 stop40h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

20:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

$1,157

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/11

11:05-23:00

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 14/2

00:45-07:40

1 stop39h 55m

$1,316

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 30/12

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

$1,320

Port LouisMelbourne

MRU - MEL

MRUMEL

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Sun 24/8

09:45-20:20

3 stops28h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

12:05-08:30

2 stops26h 25m

$1,365

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 19/8

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 17/9

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

$1,382

NairobiMelbourne

NBO - MEL

NBOMEL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 10/8

06:40-20:15

3 stops30h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 17/8

21:30-23:00

2 stops32h 30m

$1,385

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Wed 3/9

23:25-05:00

2 stops46h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

06:30-12:05

2 stops60h 35m

$1,477

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

12:45-23:05

1 stop25h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 2/1

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

$1,500

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/8

20:55-19:55

1 stop15h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 25/8

17:45-05:15

1 stop19h 30m

$1,501

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 15/2

08:10-15:00

1 stop39h 50m

$1,534

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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 27 June 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 27 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andDelta 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

Food

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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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  • 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 $635. Users have also found prices from $731 and $794 on Cathay Pacific and China Eastern, 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$670Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,137Average$1,836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,143Average$1,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,244Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapest$1,246Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,275Average$1,762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,275Average$2,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,346Average$1,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,374Average$1,749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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China SouthernCheapest$2,028Average$2,598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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