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 18 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 19 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of August 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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11:00 - 10:00MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

36h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,319China Eastern

Thu, 27 Aug - Sat, 14 Nov

12:00 - 07:30MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

28h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

36h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,319China Eastern

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

17:30 - 09:55MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

25h 25m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Kuwait City

20:10 - 05:40CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

24h 30m2 stops Kuwait City Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,362Multiple Airlines

Fri, 29 Jan - Wed, 24 Mar

17:30 - 10:55MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

25h 25m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Kuwait City

11:25 - 16:00CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

43h 35m2 stops Kuwait City Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,373Multiple Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 26 Nov

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

35h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

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

36h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

$1,559Singapore Airlines

Sun, 31 Jan - Sat, 20 Feb

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

23h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 05:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

34h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

$1,587Singapore Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

15:30 - 09:20MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

26h 50m2 stops Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl Istanbul

02:20 - 11:15CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

47h 55m2 stops Istanbul Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

$1,671Turkish Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

23:45 - 09:10MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,755Qatar Airways

Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov

16:10 - 09:00MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,783Qatar Airways

Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 29 Nov

14:25 - 23:45MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

41h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul

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

51h 40m2 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,806Turkish Airlines

Mon, 5 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

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21:30 - 10:00MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

43h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

36h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,379China Eastern

Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

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

$1,403China Eastern

Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

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

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

35h 00m3 stops Sharjah Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Singapore Changi

$1,664Multiple Airlines

Wed, 12 Aug - Sun, 20 Sep

15:55 - 21:15MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

36h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul

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

36h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,677Multiple Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

22:45 - 00:20MEL Melbourne-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

32h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

01:50 - 22:05ADD Addis Ababa Bole-MEL Melbourne

37h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,782Qatar Airways

Sun, 9 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

13:25 - 05:40MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

47h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 08:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

43h 10m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$1,945IndiGo

Wed, 12 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

13:25 - 05:40MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

47h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 08:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

43h 10m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$1,955IndiGo

Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

22:45 - 00:20MEL Melbourne-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

32h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

01:50 - 20:50ADD Addis Ababa Bole-MEL Melbourne

36h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,975Qatar Airways

Sun, 9 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

10:20 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

13:15 - 08:40NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

36h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$2,297China Southern

Wed, 12 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

10:20 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

13:15 - 08:40NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

36h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$2,328China Southern

Wed, 12 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

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Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to Africa flight tickets

Qantas Airways

1 Sept

MEL11:35Melbourne

16h 30m

1 stop

JNB20:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

14 Sept

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 35m

1 stop

MEL20:20Melbourne

$1,763

Qantas Airways

25 Nov

MEL06:30Melbourne

22h 20m

2 stops

DUR19:50Durban King Shaka Intl

29 Nov

DUR11:15Durban King Shaka Intl

32h 55m

2 stops

MEL05:10Melbourne

$2,373

Qantas Airways

10 Aug

MEL06:15Melbourne

36h 25m

2 stops

DUR10:40Durban King Shaka Intl

9 Nov

DUR07:00Durban King Shaka Intl

28h 05m

2 stops

MEL20:05Melbourne

$2,389

Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Melbourne to Africa flight tickets

Qatar Airways

13 Oct

MEL23:45Melbourne

42h 25m

1 stop

JNB09:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

17 Nov

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

$1,755

Qatar Airways

9 Aug

MEL22:45Melbourne

32h 35m

1 stop

ADD00:20Addis Ababa Bole

19 Aug

ADD01:50Addis Ababa Bole

37h 15m

1 stop

MEL22:05Melbourne

$1,782

Qatar Airways

6 Sept

MEL16:10Melbourne

39h 10m

1 stop

ADD00:20Addis Ababa Bole

19 Sept

ADD01:50Addis Ababa Bole

37h 15m

1 stop

MEL22:05Melbourne

$1,800

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MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

11:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Cairo

Sat 14/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,319

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Mon 30/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,319

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 29/1

17:30-09:55

2 stops25h 25m

Cairo

Wed 24/3

20:10-05:40

2 stops24h 30m

$1,362

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

17:30-10:55

2 stops25h 25m

Cairo

Thu 26/11

11:25-16:00

2 stops43h 35m

$1,373

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 31/1

07:00-09:25

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/2

10:40-08:15

2 stops36h 35m

$1,559

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 1/2

19:25-09:25

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/2

10:40-05:45

2 stops34h 05m

$1,587

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

15:30-09:20

2 stops26h 50m

Cairo

Wed 18/11

02:20-11:15

2 stops47h 55m

$1,671

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

23:45-09:10

1 stop42h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,755

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MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL Melbourne - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 20/9

16:10-09:00

1 stop24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,783

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 5/10

14:25-23:45

2 stops41h 20m

Cairo

Sun 1/11

20:45-09:25

2 stops51h 40m

$1,806

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne 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 March, then book flights to Africa from Melbourne during October instead. Flights to Africa in October, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around $1,809.

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 $1,734 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 $1,423 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	15h 30m
Direct flights	Wed
Airports in Africa	494 airports

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Africa takes 15h 30m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to Africa on Wednesday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 494 airports in Africa. From Melbourne there are direct flights to Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

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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 19 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of August 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

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

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
IndiGo	PriceFrom $633	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 583 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $750	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 35 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $760	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 470 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $782	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 239 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $829	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,648 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $912	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,500 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $968	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 232 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,009	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,583 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,018	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,061	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,475 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines 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.

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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.