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 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 21 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?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Sichuan Airlines 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 20 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of April 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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17:20 - 17:20

MEL

CAI

31h 00m

1 stop

15:00 - 15:50

CAI

MEL

17h 50m

1 stop

$1,150Etihad Airways

Fri, 29 May - Wed, 17 Jun

11:00 - 08:45

MEL

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

14:15 - 09:00

CAI

MEL

35h 45m

1 stop

$1,212China Eastern

Mon, 25 May - Mon, 1 Jun

05:55 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

20h 40m

1 stop

19:50 - 11:00

JNB

MEL

31h 10m

1 stop

$1,490Singapore Airlines

Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

05:55 - 19:20

MEL

JNB

21h 25m

1 stop

13:45 - 11:00

JNB

MEL

37h 15m

1 stop

$1,491Singapore Airlines

Tue, 18 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep

15:10 - 00:20

MEL

ADD

40h 10m

1 stop

01:50 - 22:05

ADD

MEL

37h 15m

1 stop

$1,643Qatar Airways

Tue, 7 Jul - Mon, 20 Jul

15:10 - 00:20

MEL

ADD

40h 10m

1 stop

01:50 - 22:05

ADD

MEL

37h 15m

1 stop

$1,644Qatar Airways

Tue, 7 Jul - Mon, 20 Jul

05:15 - 11:30

MEL

CPT

38h 15m

1 stop

13:15 - 21:50

CPT

MEL

24h 35m

1 stop

$1,903Emirates

Thu, 4 Jun - Sun, 5 Jul

21:15 - 16:40

MEL

CPT

27h 25m

1 stop

18:25 - 05:30

CPT

MEL

27h 05m

1 stop

$1,905Emirates

Thu, 4 Jun - Sun, 5 Jul

06:00 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

18h 25m

1 stop

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m

1 stop

$2,185Qantas Airways

Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 5 Aug

20:55 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

27h 30m

1 stop

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m

1 stop

$2,187Qantas Airways

Sun, 17 May - Wed, 20 May

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Singapore Airlines

24 Aug

MEL05:55Melbourne

20h 40m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

7 Sept

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m

1 stop

MEL11:00Melbourne

$1,490

Singapore Airlines

27 Aug

MEL18:25Melbourne

32h 10m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

10 Sept

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 50m

1 stop

MEL20:35Melbourne

$1,494

Singapore Airlines

2 Aug

MEL23:35Melbourne

27h 00m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

14 Aug

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 15m

1 stop

MEL11:00Melbourne

$1,556

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Qantas Airways

10 June

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 25m

1 stop

JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

5 Aug

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m

1 stop

AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon

$2,185

Qantas Airways

27 Aug

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 25m

1 stop

JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

10 Sept

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 35m

1 stop

AVV20:20Melbourne Avalon

$2,231

Qantas Airways

22 Aug

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 25m

1 stop

JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

12 Sept

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m

1 stop

AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon

$2,272

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MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

17:20-17:20

1 stop31h 00m

Cairo

Wed 17/6

15:00-15:50

1 stop17h 50m

$1,150

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Mon 1/6

14:15-09:00

1 stop35h 45m

$1,212

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

$1,490

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 18/8

05:55-19:20

1 stop21h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

13:45-11:00

1 stop37h 15m

$1,491

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 7/7

15:10-00:20

1 stop40h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 20/7

01:50-22:05

1 stop37h 15m

$1,643

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 7/7

15:10-00:20

1 stop40h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 20/7

01:50-22:05

1 stop37h 15m

$1,644

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

05:15-11:30

1 stop38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/7

13:15-21:50

1 stop24h 35m

$1,903

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

21:15-16:40

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/7

18:25-05:30

1 stop27h 05m

$1,905

Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 10/6

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/8

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$2,185

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 17/5

20:55-16:25

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$2,187

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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 July, then book flights to Africa from Melbourne during August instead. Flights to Africa in August, while not as cheap as those in July, still average around $1,287.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,676 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 $1,218 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	16h 30m
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The fastest flight from Melbourne to Africa takes 16h 30m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to Africa.

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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 20 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of April 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
IndiGo	PriceFrom $632	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 550 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $759	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 453 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $780	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 231 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $830	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,275 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $942	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 202 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,015	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 47 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,041	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,493 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,043	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,968 reviews	Search Air India flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,054	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,079	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,306 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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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?

Price alerts on flights to Africa from Melbourne are quick and easy to set up on momondo. Simply perform a search and select the price alert feature. It is as simple as that.