Which airlines fly to Africa?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines 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 33% 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?

Turkish Airlines, China Eastern, and RwandAir 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 February 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 - 09:00

MEL

CAI

29h 00m

1 stop

14:30 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 10m

1 stop

$1,090China Eastern

Mon, 11 May - Sun, 24 May

11:00 - 09:00

MEL

CAI

29h 00m

1 stop

14:30 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 10m

1 stop

$1,109China Eastern

Mon, 8 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun

19:25 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

32h 10m

1 stop

19:55 - 05:45

JNB

MEL

24h 50m

1 stop

$1,251Singapore Airlines

Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

05:55 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

20h 40m

1 stop

19:50 - 07:25

JNB

MEL

27h 35m

1 stop

$1,265Singapore Airlines

Fri, 31 Jul - Wed, 12 Aug

10:10 - 22:50

MEL

CPT

21h 40m

2 stops

09:00 - 18:05

CPT

MEL

24h 05m

2 stops

$1,614Qantas Airways

Sun, 22 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb

06:15 - 19:55

MEL

CPT

22h 40m

2 stops

07:00 - 18:05

CPT

MEL

26h 05m

2 stops

$1,632Qantas Airways

Mon, 23 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb

17:20 - 13:25

MEL

HRE

28h 05m

2 stops

02:20 - 15:50

HRE

MEL

29h 30m

2 stops

$1,868Etihad Airways

Tue, 26 May - Fri, 29 May

17:20 - 01:30

MEL

HRE

40h 10m

2 stops

02:20 - 15:50

HRE

MEL

29h 30m

2 stops

$1,878Etihad Airways

Tue, 26 May - Fri, 29 May

16:10 - 07:15

MEL

NBO

23h 05m

1 stop

17:00 - 23:20

NBO

MEL

22h 20m

1 stop

$2,015Qatar Airways

Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

23:40 - 13:45

MEL

NBO

22h 05m

1 stop

17:00 - 23:20

NBO

MEL

22h 20m

1 stop

$2,049Qatar Airways

Fri, 6 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Qantas Airways

3 Mar

AVV20:55Melbourne Avalon

27h 05m

1 stop

JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

16 Mar

JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m

1 stop

AVV23:15Melbourne Avalon

$1,577

Qantas Airways

9 Mar

MEL19:55Melbourne

31h 55m

1 stop

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

16 Mar

JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

MEL19:20Melbourne

$1,581

Qantas Airways

8 Mar

MEL10:10Melbourne

17h 40m

1 stop

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

15 Mar

JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 55m

1 stop

MEL23:50Melbourne

$1,610

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Singapore Airlines

12 Mar

MEL19:25Melbourne

32h 10m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

16 Mar

JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 50m

1 stop

MEL05:45Melbourne

$1,251

Singapore Airlines

13 Mar

MEL07:00Melbourne

20h 35m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

6 Apr

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m

1 stop

MEL11:00Melbourne

$1,433

Singapore Airlines

13 Mar

MEL07:00Melbourne

20h 35m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

6 Apr

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m

1 stop

MEL11:00Melbourne

$1,439

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MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Sun 24/5

14:30-12:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,090

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Sun 21/6

14:30-12:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,109

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

19:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:55-05:45

1 stop24h 50m

$1,251

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

19:50-07:25

1 stop27h 35m

$1,265

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

10:10-22:50

2 stops21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

09:00-18:05

2 stops24h 05m

$1,614

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 23/2

06:15-19:55

2 stops22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

07:00-18:05

2 stops26h 05m

$1,632

MelbourneHarare

MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Tue 26/5

17:20-13:25

2 stops28h 05m

Harare

Fri 29/5

02:20-15:50

2 stops29h 30m

$1,868

MelbourneHarare

MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Tue 26/5

17:20-01:30

2 stops40h 10m

Harare

Fri 29/5

02:20-15:50

2 stops29h 30m

$1,878

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

16:10-07:15

1 stop23h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 15/3

17:00-23:20

1 stop22h 20m

$2,015

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

23:40-13:45

1 stop22h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 15/3

17:00-23:20

1 stop22h 20m

$2,049

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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 $1,283.

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 $1,722 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 $1,398 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	14h 30m
Direct flights	Thu
Airports in Africa	491 airports

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

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

There are 491 airports in Africa. From Melbourne there are direct flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

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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 20 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of February 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 $630	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 530 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $757	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 438 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $828	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,161 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $927	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,393 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $942	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 44 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $943	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 192 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,040	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,452 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,041	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,967 reviews	Search Air India flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,043	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 32 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,080	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,211 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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