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 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.

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

China Eastern, IndiGo, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Africa

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

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Africa are updated daily.

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

There are 21 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of June 2026.

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

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

The required travel and health documents for your Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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21:30 - 10:00

MEL

CAI

43h 30m

1 stop

13:45 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 55m

1 stop

$1,314China Eastern

Sun, 26 Jul - Thu, 10 Sep

21:30 - 10:00

MEL

CAI

43h 30m

1 stop

13:45 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 55m

1 stop

$1,321China Eastern

Sun, 26 Jul - Thu, 10 Sep

05:55 - 19:20

MEL

JNB

21h 25m

1 stop

20:25 - 11:00

JNB

MEL

30h 35m

1 stop

$1,493Singapore Airlines

Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

15:20 - 19:20

MEL

JNB

36h 00m

1 stop

20:25 - 04:40

JNB

MEL

24h 15m

1 stop

$1,552Singapore Airlines

Mon, 24 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep

23:45 - 17:30

MEL

CPT

26h 45m

1 stop

12:35 - 23:20

CPT

MEL

25h 45m

1 stop

$1,940Qatar Airways

Tue, 13 Oct - Wed, 18 Nov

16:10 - 17:25

MEL

CPT

34h 15m

1 stop

12:35 - 23:20

CPT

MEL

25h 45m

1 stop

$1,951Qatar Airways

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

06:00 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

19h 25m

1 stop

17:30 - 20:20

JNB

AVV

17h 50m

1 stop

$2,331Qantas Airways

Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

06:00 - 15:00

AVV

JNB

18h 00m

1 stop

17:30 - 20:20

JNB

AVV

17h 50m

1 stop

$2,355Qantas Airways

Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

17:20 - 13:25

MEL

HRE

52h 05m

2 stops

02:20 - 15:50

HRE

MEL

29h 30m

2 stops

$2,503Etihad Airways

Fri, 17 Jul - Wed, 19 Aug

18:20 - 13:25

MEL

HRE

28h 05m

2 stops

02:20 - 17:00

HRE

MEL

29h 40m

2 stops

$2,529Etihad Airways

Thu, 3 Dec - Tue, 26 Jan

Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Qatar Airways

22 July

MEL16:10Melbourne

24h 50m

1 stop

JNB09:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31 July

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 45m

1 stop

MEL16:50Melbourne

$1,944

Qatar Airways

2 Nov

MEL16:10Melbourne

34h 15m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

23 Nov

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

$1,951

Qatar Airways

8 Oct

MEL23:45Melbourne

26h 45m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

20 Nov

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

$1,992

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Singapore Airlines

12 Aug

MEL05:55Melbourne

21h 25m

1 stop

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

26 Aug

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 35m

1 stop

MEL11:00Melbourne

$1,493

Singapore Airlines

24 Aug

MEL15:20Melbourne

36h 00m

1 stop

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

9 Sept

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 15m

1 stop

MEL04:40Melbourne

$1,552

Singapore Airlines

12 Aug

MEL05:55Melbourne

21h 25m

1 stop

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

26 Aug

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 00m

1 stop

MEL07:25Melbourne

$1,578

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MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 26/7

21:30-10:00

1 stop43h 30m

Cairo

Thu 10/9

13:45-12:40

1 stop39h 55m

$1,314

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 26/7

21:30-10:00

1 stop43h 30m

Cairo

Thu 10/9

13:45-12:40

1 stop39h 55m

$1,321

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

05:55-19:20

1 stop21h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/8

20:25-11:00

1 stop30h 35m

$1,493

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

15:20-19:20

1 stop36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

20:25-04:40

1 stop24h 15m

$1,552

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

23:45-17:30

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

$1,940

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

16:10-17:25

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

$1,951

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 21/10

06:00-16:25

1 stop19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

17:30-20:20

1 stop17h 50m

$2,331

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MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 18/11

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

17:30-20:20

1 stop17h 50m

$2,355

MelbourneHarare

MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Fri 17/7

17:20-13:25

2 stops52h 05m

Harare

Wed 19/8

02:20-15:50

2 stops29h 30m

$2,503

MelbourneHarare

MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Thu 3/12

18:20-13:25

2 stops28h 05m

Harare

Tue 26/1

02:20-17:00

2 stops29h 40m

$2,529

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne 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 May, then book flights to Africa from Melbourne during February instead. Flights to Africa in February, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $1,735.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Africa from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Africa for around $1,675 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 for as low as $1,256 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	14h 30m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Africa	493 airports

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Africa takes 14h 30m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to Africa every day.

There are 493 airports in Africa. From Melbourne there are direct flights to Harare (HRE), Cairo (CAI), Marrakech Menara (RAK), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Africa?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to Africa are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Africa?
There are 21 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of June 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne 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 to Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $760	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 461 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $782	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 234 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $809	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $831	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,361 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $919	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,450 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $961	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 222 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,017	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 47 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,065	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,532 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,071	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,406 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,252	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,044 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

Why use momondo?

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

Finding the right flight to Africa from Melbourne is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Africa quick and easy, saving you time and money.

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

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Africa from Melbourne which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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

Once all potential Melbourne to Africa flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.

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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