Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban from $1,173

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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DUR
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Durban
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Durban. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Tue 6/1018:20
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1112:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops44h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,860
Wed 20/522:45
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops26h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 24/612:05
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,969
Wed 27/522:45
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops26h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 3/617:00
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops40h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4$1,984
Wed 20/513:25
MEL
-
DUR
3 stops36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/612:05
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,990
Fri 29/522:45
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops49h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/618:30
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops38h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4$2,037
Fri 29/513:00
MEL
-
DUR
3 stops38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/618:30
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,068
Mon 1/622:55
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops52h 55m
Emirates
Tue 30/607:00
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops54h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 12/4$2,141
Wed 27/515:55
MEL
-
DUR
3 stops35h 55m
Emirates
Wed 3/611:15
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops45h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 12/4$2,150
Thu 14/522:45
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops26h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 21/518:30
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops38h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4$2,153

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Durban

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Durban (DUR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,860

One-way from

$1,173

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,376
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/10-3/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Durban
6/7
  • 6/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Durban
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($267 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($97 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 6/10

06:15-12:20

3 stops39h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 3/11

12:25-17:50

2 stops44h 25m

$1,900

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

17:20-16:20

2 stops31h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 6/9

12:05-05:20

3 stops33h 15m

$1,964
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

22:45-17:15

2 stops26h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 24/6

12:05-22:05

2 stops26h 00m

$1,969

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

22:45-16:20

2 stops49h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 5/6

18:30-17:15

2 stops38h 45m

$2,037

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

21:15-19:50

2 stops30h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 26/5

07:00-16:40

2 stops25h 40m

$2,256

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

21:15-16:35

1 stop27h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 26/5

07:00-16:40

2 stops25h 40m

$2,323

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

05:15-19:50

2 stops46h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 4/6

07:00-21:50

2 stops54h 50m

$2,334
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 6/7

06:15-19:50

3 stops45h 35m

$1,173
Fastest single journey

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 6/7

16:10-10:35

2 stops26h 25m

$1,239

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

15:50-13:15

3 stops53h 25m

$1,421

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Durban

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban (average of $1,518). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,801). 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban?

Reviews of airlines servicing Durban

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durban. 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 Durban. Reviews last updated 17 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,South African, andQantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Durban by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Durban. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Durban from Melbourne?

    Located just 29.2 km from the city centre, Durban King Shaka Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Durban from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to King Shaka Intl (DUR) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban?

    A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban can take about 26h 30m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,969. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Durban is about 9841 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Durban round-trip?

    Qantas Airways, at $1,230, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Durban.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include South African and Qatar Airways. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Durban that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Durban flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Durban?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Durban.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Durban?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Durban 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 Melbourne Airport to Durban?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban (average of $1,518). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,801). 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 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Durban

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Durban. 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 17 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,230Average$1,844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,635Average$1,928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,903Average$2,751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,120Average$2,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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