Which airlines fly to Africa?

Emirates, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Africa from Melbourne Airport according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 29% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 20 different airlines that fly to Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Sichuan Airlines, IndiGo, and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Africa

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

Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa refresh daily.

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

As of August 2025, there are 21 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Africa.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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11:00 - 09:00MEL-CAI

29h 00m1 stop

14:30 - 12:40CAI-MEL

39h 10m1 stop

$1,140China Eastern

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12:00 - 08:30MEL-CAI

28h 30m1 stop

13:30 - 14:05CAI-MEL

39h 35m1 stop

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05:00 - 08:20MEL-JNB

35h 20m1 stop

09:50 - 03:10JNB-MEL

33h 20m1 stop

$1,390Etihad Airways

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Tue, 2 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep

18:10 - 08:20MEL-JNB

23h 10m1 stop

09:50 - 17:00JNB-MEL

22h 10m1 stop

$1,403Etihad Airways

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07:00 - 18:35MEL-JNB

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36h 10m1 stop

$1,522Singapore Airlines

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17:10 - 08:40MEL-JNB

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09:25 - 21:40JNB-MEL

27h 15m2 stops

$1,668Qatar Airways

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17:10 - 08:40MEL-JNB

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27h 15m2 stops

$1,670Qatar Airways

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00:35 - 18:35MEL-JNB

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13:40 - 21:25JNB-MEL

22h 45m1 stop

$1,684Singapore Airlines

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Sun, 26 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov

05:15 - 16:50MEL-CPT

43h 35m1 stop

18:25 - 16:40CPT-MEL

38h 15m1 stop

$2,025Emirates

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05:15 - 16:50MEL-CPT

43h 35m1 stop

18:25 - 16:40CPT-MEL

38h 15m1 stop

$2,058Emirates

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Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa

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Etihad Airways

2 Sept

MEL05:00Melbourne

35h 20m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

12 Sept

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 20m

1 stop

MEL03:10Melbourne

$1,390

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15 Oct

MEL18:10Melbourne

23h 10m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

15 Nov

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 10m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,403

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31 Oct

MEL18:20Melbourne

23h 00m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

13 Nov

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 10m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,421

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Singapore Airlines

27 Oct

MEL07:00Melbourne

20h 35m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

9 Nov

JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 10m

1 stop

MEL10:50Melbourne

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26 Oct

MEL00:35Melbourne

27h 00m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

9 Nov

JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 45m

1 stop

MEL21:25Melbourne

$1,684

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2 Nov

MEL00:35Melbourne

41h 50m

2 stops

CPT09:25Cape Town Intl

22 Nov

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

34h 05m

2 stops

MEL05:45Melbourne

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11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

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Tue 16/9

14:30-12:40

1 stop39h 10m

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MELCAI

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Tue 28/10

12:00-08:30

1 stop28h 30m

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Mon 17/11

13:30-14:05

1 stop39h 35m

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MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 2/9

05:00-08:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

09:50-03:10

1 stop33h 20m

$1,390

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MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

18:10-08:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,403

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MELJNB

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07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

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13:40-10:50

1 stop36h 10m

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MELJNB

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17:10-08:40

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09:25-21:40

2 stops27h 15m

$1,668

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MELJNB

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Mon 27/10

17:10-08:40

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09:25-21:40

2 stops27h 15m

$1,670

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MELJNB

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00:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

13:40-21:25

1 stop22h 45m

$1,684

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MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 3/9

05:15-16:50

1 stop43h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/9

18:25-16:40

1 stop38h 15m

$2,025

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 3/9

05:15-16:50

1 stop43h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/9

18:25-16:40

1 stop38h 15m

$2,058

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne Airport to Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of July, then book flights to Africa from Melbourne Airport during June instead. Flights to Africa in June, while not as cheap as those in July, still average around $1,681.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Africa?

The cheapest day to depart from Melbourne Airport to Africa is on a Sunday. Travellers who choose to depart for Africa on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as $2,112. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Melbourne Airport because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $2,234.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Africa?

At midday is the cheapest time of day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Africa when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,923. Flying to Africa at midday is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Africa, so prices are often more expensive at around $2,543 per ticket.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Africa from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Africa for around $2,022 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Africa from Melbourne Airport for as low as $1,735 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Melbourne Airport to Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 33% on your flight if you consider stops on a Melbourne Airport to Africa flight.

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Best price found	$704
Fastest flight time	17h 05m
Direct flights	Sun
Airports in Africa	8 airports

The best one-way flight to Africa from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $704. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,140.

The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Africa takes 17h 05m

Direct flights go from Melbourne Airport to Africa on Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is Delta..

There are 8 airports near Africa: Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. (MRU), Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), Accra Kotoka (ACC), Cape Town Intl (CPT), Cairo (CAI), Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO), Harare (HRE), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa?
Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa?
As of August 2025, there are 21 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Africa

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China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,037	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 159 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,077	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 43 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,139	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,338 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,140	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 14 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,218	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,934 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,384	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,608 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,433	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,928 reviews	Search Air India flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,443	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,232 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $1,446	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 478 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,496	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 951 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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Once you have performed a search for Melbourne to Africa flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne Airport to Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of July, then book flights to Africa from Melbourne Airport during June instead. Flights to Africa in June, while not as cheap as those in July, still average around $1,681.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Africa?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Africa?

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

Can stopping save me money on Melbourne Airport to Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 33% on your flight if you consider stops on a Melbourne Airport to Africa flight.

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

Sichuan Airlines, IndiGo, and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Africa

Which airlines fly to Africa?

Cheap Melbourne Airport to Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Africa

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

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

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

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Africa

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

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Melbourne to Africa?

Can I find flights from Melbourne to Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights from Melbourne to Africa?

I’m not ready to book a flight from Melbourne to Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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