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

Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern, and Etihad 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 34% 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.

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 March 2026, there are 20 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 - 07:45

MEL

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

13:15 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 25m

1 stop

$1,097China Eastern

Sun, 12 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr

11:00 - 08:45

MEL

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

14:15 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 25m

1 stop

$1,104China Eastern

Mon, 11 May - Sun, 24 May

11:00 - 08:45

MEL

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

14:15 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 25m

1 stop

$1,106China Eastern

Mon, 11 May - Sun, 24 May

05:55 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

20h 40m

1 stop

19:50 - 04:40

JNB

MEL

24h 50m

1 stop

$1,204Singapore Airlines

Sat, 25 Jul - Sat, 8 Aug

18:25 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

32h 10m

1 stop

19:50 - 04:40

JNB

MEL

24h 50m

1 stop

$1,227Singapore Airlines

Mon, 27 Jul - Mon, 10 Aug

10:20 - 06:30

MEL

NBO

27h 10m

1 stop

13:15 - 08:40

NBO

MEL

36h 25m

1 stop

$1,428China Southern

Wed, 15 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr

18:20 - 12:30

MEL

ADD

26h 10m

1 stop

14:05 - 15:50

ADD

MEL

18h 45m

1 stop

$1,511Etihad Airways

Sat, 4 Apr - Mon, 15 Jun

18:20 - 12:30

MEL

ADD

26h 10m

1 stop

14:05 - 15:50

ADD

MEL

18h 45m

1 stop

$1,512Etihad Airways

Sat, 4 Apr - Mon, 15 Jun

15:45 - 17:20

MEL

CMN

34h 35m

2 stops

20:50 - 04:55

CMN

MEL

23h 05m

1 stop

$1,654Qatar Airways

Tue, 12 May - Sun, 24 May

15:45 - 11:55

MEL

CMN

29h 10m

2 stops

14:10 - 04:55

CMN

MEL

29h 45m

1 stop

$1,674Qatar Airways

Tue, 12 May - Sun, 24 May

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa

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Singapore Airlines

18 May

MEL18:25Melbourne

32h 10m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

8 June

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 35m

1 stop

MEL07:25Melbourne

$1,398

Singapore Airlines

18 Aug

MEL05:55Melbourne

35h 30m

2 stops

CPT09:25Cape Town Intl

25 Aug

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

36h 45m

2 stops

MEL07:25Melbourne

$1,714

Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa

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Etihad Airways

4 Apr

MEL18:20Melbourne

26h 10m

1 stop

ADD12:30Addis Ababa Bole

15 June

ADD14:05Addis Ababa Bole

18h 45m

1 stop

MEL15:50Melbourne

$1,511

Etihad Airways

4 Apr

MEL18:20Melbourne

26h 10m

1 stop

ADD12:30Addis Ababa Bole

15 June

ADD14:05Addis Ababa Bole

18h 45m

1 stop

MEL15:50Melbourne

$1,512

Etihad Airways

24 Apr

MEL17:20Melbourne

26h 10m

1 stop

ADD12:30Addis Ababa Bole

1 May

ADD14:05Addis Ababa Bole

18h 45m

1 stop

MEL15:50Melbourne

$1,515

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MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

11:00-07:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Tue 21/4

13:15-12:40

1 stop39h 25m

$1,097

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Sun 24/5

14:15-12:40

1 stop39h 25m

$1,104

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Sun 24/5

14:15-12:40

1 stop39h 25m

$1,106

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 25/7

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

19:50-04:40

1 stop24h 50m

$1,204

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 27/7

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

19:50-04:40

1 stop24h 50m

$1,227

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

10:20-06:30

1 stop27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 30/4

13:15-08:40

1 stop36h 25m

$1,428

Fastest return journey

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Sat 4/4

18:20-12:30

1 stop26h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 15/6

14:05-15:50

1 stop18h 45m

$1,511

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Sat 4/4

18:20-12:30

1 stop26h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 15/6

14:05-15:50

1 stop18h 45m

$1,512

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL - CMN

MELCMN

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

15:45-17:20

2 stops34h 35m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 24/5

20:50-04:55

1 stop23h 05m

$1,654

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL - CMN

MELCMN

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

15:45-11:55

2 stops29h 10m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 24/5

14:10-04:55

1 stop29h 45m

$1,674

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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 August, then book flights to Africa from Melbourne Airport during July instead. Flights to Africa in July, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $1,290.

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 $1,736 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 $1,343 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a Melbourne Airport to Africa flight.

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

Fastest flight time	16h 10m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed and Fri
Airports in Africa	493 airports

The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Africa takes 16h 10m

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

There are 493 airports in Africa. From Melbourne Airport there are direct flights to Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. (MRU), 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 March 2026, there are 20 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
IndiGo	PriceFrom $639	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 542 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $767	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 448 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $839	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,207 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $928	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,426 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $955	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 198 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,026	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 45 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,051	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,052	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,475 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,055	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,969 reviews	Search Air India flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,094	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,253 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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