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

Turkish Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Africa

Which airlines fly to Africa?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and China Eastern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Africa from Melbourne Airport according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 17 different airlines that fly to Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 September 2026, there are 18 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.

$767 Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa in 2026

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12:00 - 10:00MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:00 - 10:00CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

36h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,297China Eastern

Mon, 12 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov

12:00 - 10:00MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:45 - 10:00CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

36h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,297China Eastern

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

17:10 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

30h 25m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Kuwait City

14:00 - 10:00CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

36h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,566Multiple Airlines

Sat, 10 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

15:10 - 09:20MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

27h 10m2 stops Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl Istanbul

07:25 - 17:00CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

24h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,566Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

07:00 - 09:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 12:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

40h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

$1,613Singapore Airlines

Tue, 9 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb

18:20 - 05:45MEL Melbourne-CMN Casablanca Mohamed V

22h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

08:35 - 18:00CMN Casablanca Mohamed V-MEL Melbourne

22h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,631Etihad Airways

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

18:20 - 05:45MEL Melbourne-CMN Casablanca Mohamed V

22h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

08:35 - 18:00CMN Casablanca Mohamed V-MEL Melbourne

22h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,695Etihad Airways

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

14:25 - 09:05MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

26h 40m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul

20:45 - 11:50CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

30h 05m2 stops Istanbul Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

$1,705Turkish Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

14:25 - 09:00MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

26h 35m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul

20:45 - 09:25CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

27h 40m2 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,716Turkish Airlines

Wed, 14 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

19:25 - 09:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

47h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 08:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

36h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

$2,093Singapore Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

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07:45 - 18:00MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

41h 15m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Muscat Seeb

18:50 - 11:15CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

33h 25m2 stops Muscat Seeb Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

$1,840Multiple Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

21:35 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

49h 00m3 stops Singapore Changi Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Sharjah

02:20 - 15:50CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

30h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,864Multiple Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

17:20 - 06:00MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

19h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

02:20 - 15:50CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

30h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,057Etihad Airways

Tue, 15 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

05:15 - 00:50MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

26h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:05 - 05:35CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

26h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

$2,140Emirates

Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

17:20 - 00:35MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

38h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19:45 - 15:50CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

37h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,163Etihad Airways

Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

05:15 - 18:05MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

19h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

02:30 - 05:30CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

20h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

$2,270Emirates

Sun, 13 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

17:15 - 12:10MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

25h 55m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

20:20 - 23:20CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

18h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,271Qatar Airways

Mon, 14 Sep - Sat, 9 Jan

14:50 - 17:30MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 40m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,522Qatar Airways

Thu, 17 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct

11:00 - 10:00MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:45 - 09:00CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

36h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$2,756China Eastern

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

16:10 - 10:15MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,970Virgin Australia

Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct

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Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Melbourne Airport to Africa flight tickets

Qatar Airways

5 Oct

MEL17:10Melbourne

30h 10m

1 stop

CMN12:20Casablanca Mohamed V

24 Oct

CMN19:50Casablanca Mohamed V

41h 30m

1 stop

MEL00:20Melbourne

$1,709

Qatar Airways

5 Oct

MEL17:10Melbourne

30h 10m

1 stop

CMN12:20Casablanca Mohamed V

24 Oct

CMN19:50Casablanca Mohamed V

41h 30m

1 stop

MEL00:20Melbourne

$1,792

Qatar Airways

2 Nov

MEL23:40Melbourne

24h 55m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

22 Nov

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

$1,793

Emirates flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa

Our best Emirates deals on Melbourne Airport to Africa flight tickets

Emirates

13 Sept

MEL05:15Melbourne

26h 35m

1 stop

CAI00:50Cairo

20 Sept

CAI20:05Cairo

26h 30m

2 stops

MEL05:35Melbourne

$2,140

Emirates

13 Sept

MEL05:15Melbourne

19h 50m

1 stop

CAI18:05Cairo

19 Sept

CAI02:30Cairo

20h 00m

1 stop

MEL05:30Melbourne

$2,270

Emirates

20 Sept

MEL05:15Melbourne

21h 45m

1 stop

NBO20:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30 Oct

NBO16:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

33h 30m

2 stops

MEL10:15Melbourne

$2,352

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Mon 12/10

12:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Cairo

Sat 14/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,297

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Mon 12/10

12:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

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13:45-10:00

1 stop36h 15m

$1,297

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MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 10/10

17:10-15:35

2 stops30h 25m

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14:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,566

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Melbourne

Sun 1/11

15:10-09:20

2 stops27h 10m

Cairo

Thu 12/11

07:25-17:00

1 stop24h 35m

$1,566

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Melbourne

Tue 9/2

07:00-09:25

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/2

10:40-12:10

2 stops40h 30m

$1,613

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MEL Melbourne - CMN Casablanca Mohamed V

MELCMN

Melbourne

Mon 9/11

18:20-05:45

1 stop22h 25m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 23/11

08:35-18:00

1 stop22h 25m

$1,631

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL Melbourne - CMN Casablanca Mohamed V

MELCMN

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

18:20-05:45

1 stop22h 25m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 9/11

08:35-18:00

1 stop22h 25m

$1,695

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 19/10

14:25-09:05

2 stops26h 40m

Cairo

Sat 31/10

20:45-11:50

2 stops30h 05m

$1,705

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

14:25-09:00

2 stops26h 35m

Cairo

Fri 30/10

20:45-09:25

2 stops27h 40m

$1,716

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 14/11

19:25-09:25

2 stops47h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

10:40-08:15

2 stops36h 35m

$2,093

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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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Africa from Melbourne Airport during March instead. Flights to Africa in March, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $1,826.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 $1,738 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 $1,435 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 5% on your flight if you consider stops on a Melbourne Airport to Africa flight.

Cheap Melbourne Airport to Africa flight deals and tips

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Best price found	$767
Fastest flight time	16h 55m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Africa	494 airports

The best one-way flight to Africa from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $767. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,297.

The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Africa takes 16h 55m

Direct flights go from Melbourne Airport to Africa on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 494 airports in Africa. From Melbourne Airport there are direct flights to Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. (MRU), Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne Airport 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 September 2026, there are 18 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

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

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $715	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 35 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $754	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 474 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $768	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 244 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $815	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,654 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $878	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $919	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,471 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $957	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 237 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $991	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,533 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,071	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,600 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $1,126	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 581 reviews	Search IndiGo flights

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