What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Africa?

China Eastern, Turkish Airlines, and Etihad 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 37% 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.

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 May 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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21:30 - 10:00

MEL

CAI

43h 30m

1 stop

13:45 - 09:00

CAI

MEL

36h 15m

1 stop

$1,298China Eastern

Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

12:00 - 07:30

MEL

CAI

28h 30m

1 stop

13:00 - 10:00

CAI

MEL

36h 00m

1 stop

$1,311China Eastern

Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

05:55 - 19:20

MEL

JNB

21h 25m

1 stop

20:25 - 11:00

JNB

MEL

30h 35m

1 stop

$1,526Singapore Airlines

Wed, 5 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug

05:55 - 19:20

MEL

JNB

21h 25m

1 stop

20:25 - 11:00

JNB

MEL

30h 35m

1 stop

$1,708Singapore Airlines

Fri, 24 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul

22:45 - 00:20

MEL

ADD

32h 35m

1 stop

01:50 - 22:05

ADD

MEL

37h 15m

1 stop

$1,711Qatar Airways

Sun, 12 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul

17:20 - 12:30

MEL

ADD

26h 10m

1 stop

14:05 - 16:50

ADD

MEL

18h 45m

1 stop

$1,721Etihad Airways

Fri, 11 Sep - Thu, 22 Oct

18:20 - 07:45

MEL

ADD

21h 25m

1 stop

14:05 - 17:00

ADD

MEL

18h 55m

1 stop

$1,724Etihad Airways

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

22:45 - 00:20

MEL

ADD

32h 35m

1 stop

01:50 - 22:05

ADD

MEL

37h 15m

1 stop

$1,753Qatar Airways

Fri, 17 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul

06:00 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

18h 25m

1 stop

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m

1 stop

$2,300Qantas Airways

Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul

06:00 - 15:00

AVV

JNB

18h 00m

1 stop

17:30 - 20:20

JNB

AVV

17h 50m

1 stop

$2,303Qantas Airways

Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

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

1 July

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m

1 stop

AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon

$2,300

Qantas Airways

18 Nov

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 00m

1 stop

JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

2 Dec

JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m

1 stop

AVV20:20Melbourne Avalon

$2,303

Qantas Airways

22 Aug

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 25m

1 stop

JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

14 Sept

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m

1 stop

AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon

$2,346

Emirates flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Emirates

7 June

MEL05:15Melbourne

38h 15m

1 stop

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

10 June

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

32h 15m

1 stop

MEL05:30Melbourne

$2,106

Emirates

27 May

MEL05:15Melbourne

38h 15m

1 stop

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

3 June

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

43h 25m

1 stop

MEL21:50Melbourne

$2,107

Emirates

16 Sept

MEL21:15Melbourne

27h 25m

1 stop

CPT16:40Cape Town Intl

7 Oct

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

36h 40m

1 stop

MEL17:40Melbourne

$2,131

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MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 4/8

21:30-10:00

1 stop43h 30m

Cairo

Tue 1/9

13:45-09:00

1 stop36h 15m

$1,298

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Sat 21/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,311

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

05:55-19:20

1 stop21h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

20:25-11:00

1 stop30h 35m

$1,526

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

05:55-19:20

1 stop21h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

20:25-11:00

1 stop30h 35m

$1,708

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Sun 12/7

22:45-00:20

1 stop32h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 25/7

01:50-22:05

1 stop37h 15m

$1,711

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

17:20-12:30

1 stop26h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 22/10

14:05-16:50

1 stop18h 45m

$1,721

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Mon 9/11

18:20-07:45

1 stop21h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 30/11

14:05-17:00

1 stop18h 55m

$1,724

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Fri 17/7

22:45-00:20

1 stop32h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 27/7

01:50-22:05

1 stop37h 15m

$1,753

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 10/6

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$2,300

Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 18/11

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

17:30-20:20

1 stop17h 50m

$2,303

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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 May, then book flights to Africa from Melbourne during October instead. Flights to Africa in October, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $1,708.

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 $1,650 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 $1,223 on momondo.

Cheap Melbourne to Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Melbourne to Africa

Fastest flight time	14h 40m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Sun
Airports in Africa	493 airports

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Africa takes 14h 40m

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

There are 493 airports in Africa. From Melbourne there are direct flights to Cairo (CAI), Harare (HRE), 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 21 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of May 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
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $747	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 458 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $768	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 235 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $790	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 47 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $817	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,344 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $904	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,443 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $912	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $944	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 216 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Air India	PriceFrom $999	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,961 reviews	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,028	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,523 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,063	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,395 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.

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.