What is the cheapest airline that flies from Africa to Melbourne?

Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from Africa to Melbourne

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

Qatar Airways, South African and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 29% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Africa to Melbourne?

Prices for flights from Africa to Melbourne were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Africa to Melbourne?

The number of operators available for flights from Africa to Melbourne is 12 as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Africa to Melbourne?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Africa to Melbourne.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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02:20 - 09:25

CAI

MEL

46h 05m

2 stops

23:30 - 04:20

MEL

CAI

35h 50m

2 stops

$1,180Turkish Airlines

Sat, 28 Feb - Sun, 26 Apr

13:45 - 05:45

JNB

MEL

31h 00m

1 stop

15:45 - 08:50

MEL

JNB

25h 05m

1 stop

$1,256Qatar Airways

Tue, 24 Feb - Wed, 22 Apr

11:00 - 23:00

JNB

MEL

27h 00m

1 stop

08:35 - 07:25

MEL

JNB

31h 50m

2 stops

$1,370Cathay Pacific

Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

11:00 - 23:00

JNB

MEL

27h 00m

1 stop

23:45 - 07:55

MEL

JNB

40h 10m

1 stop

$1,375Cathay Pacific

Fri, 27 Mar - Thu, 30 Apr

12:40 - 18:55

PLZ

MEL

22h 15m

2 stops

06:00 - 20:00

MEL

PLZ

22h 00m

2 stops

$1,725Qantas Airways

Wed, 24 Jun - Thu, 9 Jul

12:40 - 19:10

PLZ

MEL

22h 30m

2 stops

06:00 - 11:55

MEL

PLZ

37h 55m

2 stops

$1,769Qantas Airways

Thu, 25 Jun - Sat, 11 Jul

15:05 - 17:00

HRE

MEL

40h 55m

2 stops

18:20 - 13:25

MEL

HRE

52h 05m

2 stops

$1,840Etihad Airways

Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

02:20 - 17:00

HRE

MEL

53h 40m

2 stops

17:20 - 13:25

MEL

HRE

28h 05m

2 stops

$1,853Etihad Airways

Mon, 9 Mar - Thu, 9 Apr

13:30 - 06:25

HRE

MEL

31h 55m

2 stops

16:55 - 20:30

MEL

HRE

36h 35m

3 stops

$2,510Emirates

Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

18:45 - 10:15

HRE

MEL

30h 30m

3 stops

12:05 - 17:00

MEL

HRE

37h 55m

3 stops

$2,993Emirates

Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

Turkish Airlines flights from Africa to Melbourne

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Africa to Melbourne flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

28 Feb

CAI02:20Cairo

46h 05m

2 stops

MEL09:25Melbourne

26 Apr

MEL23:30Melbourne

35h 50m

2 stops

CAI04:20Cairo

$1,180

Turkish Airlines

17 Mar

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

57h 35m

2 stops

MEL11:50Melbourne

24 Mar

MEL18:20Melbourne

50h 30m

2 stops

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

$1,316

Turkish Airlines

17 Mar

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

57h 35m

2 stops

MEL11:50Melbourne

24 Mar

MEL18:20Melbourne

50h 30m

2 stops

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

$1,322

Qatar Airways flights from Africa to Melbourne

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Africa to Melbourne flight tickets

Qatar Airways

24 Feb

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 00m

1 stop

MEL05:45Melbourne

22 Apr

MEL15:45Melbourne

25h 05m

1 stop

JNB08:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,256

Qatar Airways

2 Mar

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

31 Mar

MEL17:10Melbourne

31h 10m

1 stop

JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,273

Qatar Airways

15 Mar

JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 00m

1 stop

MEL05:45Melbourne

22 Mar

MEL16:10Melbourne

32h 25m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,324

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Depart

Return

Price

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Sat 28/2

02:20-09:25

2 stops46h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 26/4

23:30-04:20

2 stops35h 50m

$1,180

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

13:45-05:45

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 22/4

15:45-08:50

1 stop25h 05m

$1,256

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

08:35-07:25

2 stops31h 50m

$1,370

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

23:45-07:55

1 stop40h 10m

$1,375

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Wed 24/6

12:40-18:55

2 stops22h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 9/7

06:00-20:00

2 stops22h 00m

$1,725

Port ElizabethMelbourne

PLZ - MEL

PLZMEL

Port Elizabeth

Thu 25/6

12:40-19:10

2 stops22h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 11/7

06:00-11:55

2 stops37h 55m

$1,769

HarareMelbourne

HRE - MEL

HREMEL

Harare

Sun 15/3

15:05-17:00

2 stops40h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

18:20-13:25

2 stops52h 05m

$1,840

HarareMelbourne

HRE - MEL

HREMEL

Harare

Mon 9/3

02:20-17:00

2 stops53h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 9/4

17:20-13:25

2 stops28h 05m

$1,853

HarareMelbourne

HRE - MEL

HREMEL

Harare

Sun 15/3

13:30-06:25

2 stops31h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

16:55-20:30

3 stops36h 35m

$2,510

HarareMelbourne

HRE - MEL

HREMEL

Harare

Sun 15/3

18:45-10:15

3 stops30h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

12:05-17:00

3 stops37h 55m

$2,993

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Africa to Melbourne

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from Africa to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,626. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of October, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,634.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $1,784 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from Africa for as low as $1,013 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	19h 15m
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The fastest flight from Africa to Melbourne takes 19h 15m

There are no direct flights from Africa to Melbourne. There are no popular flight routes from Africa to Melbourne.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Africa to Melbourne?
Prices for flights from Africa to Melbourne were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Africa to Melbourne?
The number of operators available for flights from Africa to Melbourne is 12 as of January 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Africa to Melbourne?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Africa to Melbourne.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Africa to Melbourne

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Africa to Melbourne with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $580	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 44 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,004	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,443 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,060	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 31 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,064	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 983 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,130	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,153 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,147	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,378 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,168	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,214 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,188	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 192 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,231	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,409	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 52 reviews	Search South African flights

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