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

China Eastern, Turkish 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 37% 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 April 2026, 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 - 08:45

MEL

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

14:15 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 25m

1 stop

$1,135China Eastern

Thu, 4 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun

11:00 - 08:45

MEL

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

14:15 - 10:00

CAI

MEL

35h 45m

1 stop

$1,322China Eastern

Thu, 3 Sep - Fri, 23 Oct

18:20 - 13:10

MEL

CAI

26h 50m

1 stop

18:55 - 17:00

CAI

MEL

37h 05m

1 stop

$1,476Etihad Airways

Tue, 13 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

18:20 - 05:25

MEL

CAI

19h 05m

1 stop

18:55 - 17:00

CAI

MEL

37h 05m

1 stop

$1,479Etihad Airways

Tue, 13 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

05:55 - 19:20

MEL

JNB

21h 25m

1 stop

13:45 - 07:25

JNB

MEL

33h 40m

1 stop

$1,500Singapore Airlines

Wed, 19 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep

23:35 - 09:25

MEL

CPT

41h 50m

2 stops

10:40 - 04:40

CPT

MEL

34h 00m

2 stops

$1,543Singapore Airlines

Sat, 5 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep

22:45 - 00:20

MEL

ADD

32h 35m

1 stop

01:50 - 17:15

ADD

MEL

32h 25m

1 stop

$1,665Qatar Airways

Sun, 24 May - Sat, 30 May

22:45 - 00:20

MEL

ADD

32h 35m

1 stop

01:50 - 22:05

ADD

MEL

37h 15m

1 stop

$1,676Qatar Airways

Tue, 7 Jul - Mon, 20 Jul

13:25 - 05:40

MEL

NBO

47h 15m

2 stops

06:40 - 06:15

NBO

MEL

40h 35m

2 stops

$1,820IndiGo

Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun

15:55 - 05:40

MEL

NBO

44h 45m

2 stops

06:40 - 06:15

NBO

MEL

40h 35m

2 stops

$1,921IndiGo

Sat, 18 Jul - Wed, 22 Jul

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa

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Singapore Airlines

19 Aug

MEL05:55Melbourne

21h 25m

1 stop

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

17 Sept

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 40m

1 stop

MEL07:25Melbourne

$1,500

Singapore Airlines

5 Sept

MEL23:35Melbourne

41h 50m

2 stops

CPT09:25Cape Town Intl

10 Sept

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

34h 00m

2 stops

MEL04:40Melbourne

$1,543

Singapore Airlines

19 Aug

MEL05:55Melbourne

21h 25m

1 stop

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

12 Sept

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 35m

1 stop

MEL11:00Melbourne

$1,576

Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa

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Qatar Airways

24 May

MEL22:45Melbourne

32h 35m

1 stop

ADD00:20Addis Ababa Bole

30 May

ADD01:50Addis Ababa Bole

32h 25m

1 stop

MEL17:15Melbourne

$1,665

Qatar Airways

7 July

MEL22:45Melbourne

32h 35m

1 stop

ADD00:20Addis Ababa Bole

20 July

ADD01:50Addis Ababa Bole

37h 15m

1 stop

MEL22:05Melbourne

$1,676

Qatar Airways

7 July

MEL22:45Melbourne

32h 35m

1 stop

ADD00:20Addis Ababa Bole

20 July

ADD01:50Addis Ababa Bole

37h 15m

1 stop

MEL22:05Melbourne

$1,734

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MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Sun 7/6

14:15-12:40

1 stop39h 25m

$1,135

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Fri 23/10

14:15-10:00

1 stop35h 45m

$1,322

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

18:20-13:10

1 stop26h 50m

Cairo

Thu 5/11

18:55-17:00

1 stop37h 05m

$1,476

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

18:20-05:25

1 stop19h 05m

Cairo

Thu 5/11

18:55-17:00

1 stop37h 05m

$1,479

Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

05:55-19:20

1 stop21h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

13:45-07:25

1 stop33h 40m

$1,500

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

23:35-09:25

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

10:40-04:40

2 stops34h 00m

$1,543

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

22:45-00:20

1 stop32h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 30/5

01:50-17:15

1 stop32h 25m

$1,665

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 7/7

22:45-00:20

1 stop32h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 20/7

01:50-22:05

1 stop37h 15m

$1,676

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

13:25-05:40

2 stops47h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 17/6

06:40-06:15

2 stops40h 35m

$1,820

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sat 18/7

15:55-05:40

2 stops44h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 22/7

06:40-06:15

2 stops40h 35m

$1,921

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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 October, then book flights to Africa from Melbourne Airport during February instead. Flights to Africa in February, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $1,707.

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 $1,645 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 $1,206 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 12% 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	19h 50m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Thu and Sun
Airports in Africa	493 airports

The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Africa takes 19h 50m

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

There are 493 airports in Africa. From Melbourne Airport there are direct flights to Cairo (CAI), 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 April 2026, 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

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

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $750	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 452 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $771	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 232 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $820	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,310 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $907	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,434 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $937	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 209 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,003	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 47 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,030	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,956 reviews	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,033	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,505 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,047	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,066	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,346 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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