Which airlines fly to Africa?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Africa from Melbourne according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 31% 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?

Sichuan Airlines and Turkish 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 21 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of November 2025.

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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22:30 - 07:30MEL-CAI

42h 00m1 stop

13:00 - 10:00CAI-MEL

36h 00m1 stop

$1,223China Eastern

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Tue, 17 Feb - Sun, 22 Mar

22:40 - 03:40MEL-CAI

38h 00m2 stops

20:40 - 11:50CAI-MEL

30h 10m2 stops

$1,275Multiple Airlines

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Fri, 20 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar

00:35 - 18:35MEL-JNB

27h 00m1 stop

19:55 - 05:45JNB-MEL

24h 50m1 stop

$1,407Singapore Airlines

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Mon, 16 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar

00:35 - 18:35MEL-JNB

27h 00m1 stop

13:40 - 12:10JNB-MEL

37h 30m1 stop

$1,520Singapore Airlines

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17:10 - 00:15MEL-ADD

39h 05m1 stop

01:45 - 23:20ADD-MEL

37h 35m1 stop

$1,785Qatar Airways

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Fri, 26 Dec - Mon, 9 Feb

18:20 - 12:45MEL-ADD

26h 25m1 stop

14:05 - 17:00ADD-MEL

18h 55m1 stop

$1,860Etihad Airways

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Sat, 22 Nov - Thu, 11 Dec

18:20 - 00:55MEL-EBB

38h 35m2 stops

18:45 - 17:00EBB-MEL

38h 15m2 stops

$2,147Etihad Airways

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Fri, 20 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

13:30 - 10:20MEL-HRE

53h 50m3 stops

13:30 - 23:10HRE-MEL

48h 40m2 stops

$2,495Qatar Airways

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Wed, 25 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar

16:55 - 17:00MEL-HRE

57h 05m3 stops

18:45 - 23:20HRE-MEL

43h 35m2 stops

$3,135Emirates

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16:55 - 17:00MEL-HRE

57h 05m3 stops

18:45 - 23:20HRE-MEL

43h 35m2 stops

$3,144Emirates

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Cathay Pacific flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Cathay Pacific

15 Nov

MEL00:45Melbourne

39h 40m

1 stop

JNB07:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

26 Nov

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m

1 stop

MEL07:10Melbourne

$1,791

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15 Nov

MEL00:45Melbourne

39h 40m

1 stop

JNB07:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

26 Nov

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 35m

2 stops

MEL08:35Melbourne

$1,869

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19 Nov

MEL00:45Melbourne

39h 40m

1 stop

JNB07:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

27 Nov

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m

1 stop

MEL07:10Melbourne

$1,904

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RwandAir flights from Melbourne to Africa

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RwandAir

20 Nov

MEL16:55Melbourne

30h 25m

2 stops

JNB14:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

26 Nov

JNB03:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 50m

2 stops

MEL23:00Melbourne

$1,993

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16 Nov

MEL23:40Melbourne

47h 40m

2 stops

JNB14:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

25 Nov

JNB03:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 35m

2 stops

MEL23:45Melbourne

$2,199

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4 Feb

MEL23:40Melbourne

24h 55m

2 stops

BJM15:35Bujumbura

6 Feb

BJM15:45Bujumbura

29h 00m

2 stops

MEL05:45Melbourne

$2,256

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MELCAI

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22:30-07:30

1 stop42h 00m

Cairo

Sun 22/3

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,223

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MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

22:40-03:40

2 stops38h 00m

Cairo

Fri 6/3

20:40-11:50

2 stops30h 10m

$1,275

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MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

00:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:55-05:45

1 stop24h 50m

$1,407

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

00:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

13:40-12:10

1 stop37h 30m

$1,520

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Fri 26/12

17:10-00:15

1 stop39h 05m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 9/2

01:45-23:20

1 stop37h 35m

$1,785

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MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Sat 22/11

18:20-12:45

1 stop26h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 11/12

14:05-17:00

1 stop18h 55m

$1,860

MelbourneEntebbe

MEL - EBB

MELEBB

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

18:20-00:55

2 stops38h 35m

Entebbe

Mon 23/3

18:45-17:00

2 stops38h 15m

$2,147

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MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

13:30-10:20

3 stops53h 50m

Harare

Sun 29/3

13:30-23:10

2 stops48h 40m

$2,495

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MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Sun 30/11

16:55-17:00

3 stops57h 05m

Harare

Fri 19/12

18:45-23:20

2 stops43h 35m

$3,135

MelbourneHarare

MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Sun 30/11

16:55-17:00

3 stops57h 05m

Harare

Fri 19/12

18:45-23:20

2 stops43h 35m

$3,144

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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 $1,419.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Africa?

The cheapest day to depart from Melbourne to Africa is on a Sunday. Travellers who choose to depart for Africa on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as $2,092. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Melbourne because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $2,213.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Africa?

At midday is the cheapest time of day to fly from Melbourne to Africa when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,905. Flying to Africa at midday is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Africa, so prices are often more expensive at around $2,520 per ticket.

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 $1,940 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 $1,661 on momondo.

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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 November 2025.
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 $870	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 424 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,021	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 43 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,024	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 177 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,117	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,401 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,120	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,137	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,941 reviews	Search Air India flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,298	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,298 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,359	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,044 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,371	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,663 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $1,452	Free cancellation	Rating 6.9 497 reviews	Search IndiGo flights

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

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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.

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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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