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 according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 19 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 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 July 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.

$798 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Africa in 2026

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12:00 - 10:00

MEL

CAI

30h 00m

1 stop

13:00 - 10:00

CAI

MEL

36h 00m

1 stop

$1,309China Eastern

Sun, 18 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

11:00 - 10:00

MEL

CAI

30h 00m

1 stop

13:00 - 10:00

CAI

MEL

36h 00m

1 stop

$1,398China Eastern

Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 18 Nov

22:30 - 10:00

MEL

CAI

43h 30m

1 stop

13:00 - 10:00

CAI

MEL

36h 00m

1 stop

$1,415China Eastern

Tue, 13 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

16:10 - 00:20

MEL

ADD

39h 10m

1 stop

01:50 - 22:05

ADD

MEL

37h 15m

1 stop

$1,717Qatar Airways

Sun, 30 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep

18:20 - 08:20

MEL

JNB

23h 00m

1 stop

09:50 - 17:00

JNB

MEL

22h 10m

1 stop

$1,724Etihad Airways

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

18:20 - 08:20

MEL

JNB

23h 00m

1 stop

09:50 - 17:00

JNB

MEL

22h 10m

1 stop

$1,732Etihad Airways

Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

23:40 - 15:35

MEL

JNB

24h 55m

1 stop

13:45 - 23:20

JNB

MEL

24h 35m

1 stop

$1,750Qatar Airways

Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

17:20 - 07:45

MEL

ADD

21h 25m

1 stop

21:50 - 15:50

ADD

MEL

35h 00m

1 stop

$1,863Ethiopian Air

Mon, 31 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

17:20 - 12:45

MEL

ADD

26h 25m

1 stop

14:20 - 15:50

ADD

MEL

18h 30m

1 stop

$1,868Ethiopian Air

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

16:40 - 09:25

MEL

CPT

25h 45m

2 stops

10:40 - 21:25

CPT

MEL

49h 45m

2 stops

$1,945Singapore Airlines

Sun, 15 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

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Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Singapore Airlines

6 Oct

MEL16:20Melbourne

36h 00m

1 stop

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

20 Oct

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 45m

1 stop

MEL18:10Melbourne

$1,799

Singapore Airlines

31 Aug

MEL05:55Melbourne

21h 25m

1 stop

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

7 Sept

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 45m

1 stop

MEL17:10Melbourne

$1,901

Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Melbourne to Africa flight tickets

Etihad Airways

3 Nov

MEL18:20Melbourne

19h 50m

1 stop

CAI05:10Cairo

20 Nov

CAI14:05Cairo

17h 55m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,643

Etihad Airways

24 Oct

MEL18:20Melbourne

23h 00m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

7 Nov

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 10m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,724

Etihad Airways

18 Nov

MEL18:20Melbourne

23h 00m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

2 Dec

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 10m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,732

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MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

12:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Cairo

Mon 2/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,309

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MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

11:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Cairo

Wed 18/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,398

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

22:30-10:00

1 stop43h 30m

Cairo

Thu 5/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,415

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Sun 30/8

16:10-00:20

1 stop39h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 5/9

01:50-22:05

1 stop37h 15m

$1,717

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 24/10

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,724

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,732

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

13:45-23:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,750

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Mon 31/8

17:20-07:45

1 stop21h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 7/9

21:50-15:50

1 stop35h 00m

$1,863

Fastest return journey

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

17:20-12:45

1 stop26h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 22/9

14:20-15:50

1 stop18h 30m

$1,868

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

16:40-09:25

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/11

10:40-21:25

2 stops49h 45m

$1,945

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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 $1,829.

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 $1,719 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 $1,265 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	14h 15m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri and Sat
Airports in Africa	493 airports

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Africa takes 14h 15m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to Africa on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 493 airports in Africa. From Melbourne there are direct flights to Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. (MRU), Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), Accra Kotoka (ACC), Marrakech Menara (RAK).

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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 July 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
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $757	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 35 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $789	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 235 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $811	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 464 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $921	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,479 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $971	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 228 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,018	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,573 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,042	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,415 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,071	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,448 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,247	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,745 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,263	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,062 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?

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.