Which airlines fly to Africa?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways 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 30% 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, China Eastern, 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 21 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of August 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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12:00 - 08:30MEL-CAI

28h 30m1 stop

13:30 - 14:05CAI-MEL

39h 35m1 stop

$1,152China Eastern

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Tue, 28 Oct - Mon, 17 Nov

12:00 - 09:00MEL-CAI

29h 00m1 stop

14:30 - 10:00CAI-MEL

35h 30m1 stop

$1,177China Eastern

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Wed, 15 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct

18:20 - 08:20MEL-JNB

23h 00m1 stop

09:50 - 17:00JNB-MEL

22h 10m1 stop

$1,504Etihad Airways

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Fri, 14 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov

18:20 - 08:20MEL-JNB

23h 00m1 stop

09:50 - 17:00JNB-MEL

22h 10m1 stop

$1,507Etihad Airways

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Fri, 14 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov

23:40 - 17:30MEL-CPT

26h 50m1 stop

06:05 - 23:05CPT-MEL

32h 00m2 stops

$1,632Qatar Airways

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Sun, 1 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb

18:30 - 15:35MEL-JNB

30h 05m2 stops

13:45 - 05:45JNB-MEL

31h 00m1 stop

$1,641Qatar Airways

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Wed, 12 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov

20:55 - 15:00AVV-JNB

27h 05m1 stop

17:30 - 23:15JNB-AVV

20h 45m1 stop

$1,993Qantas Airways

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Wed, 12 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov

06:00 - 16:15AVV-JNB

18h 15m1 stop

18:45 - 20:15JNB-AVV

17h 30m1 stop

$2,001Qantas Airways

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Tue, 2 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep

05:15 - 11:35MEL-CPT

38h 20m1 stop

18:25 - 08:50CPT-MEL

30h 25m2 stops

$2,081Emirates

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Thu, 4 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep

23:55 - 11:35MEL-CPT

44h 40m1 stop

13:40 - 23:20CPT-MEL

24h 40m1 stop

$2,086Emirates

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Sat, 18 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Singapore Airlines

2 Sept

MEL15:40Melbourne

34h 55m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

9 Sept

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m

1 stop

MEL11:00Melbourne

$1,561

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2 Sept

MEL15:40Melbourne

34h 55m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

9 Sept

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m

1 stop

MEL04:20Melbourne

$1,563

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Singapore Airlines

27 Oct

MEL07:00Melbourne

20h 35m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

9 Nov

JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 10m

1 stop

MEL10:50Melbourne

$1,692

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Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Qantas Airways

12 Nov

AVV20:55Melbourne Avalon

27h 05m

1 stop

JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

30 Nov

JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m

1 stop

AVV23:15Melbourne Avalon

$1,993

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Qantas Airways

2 Sept

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 15m

1 stop

JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

14 Sept

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 30m

1 stop

AVV20:15Melbourne Avalon

$2,001

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Qantas Airways

27 Oct

AVV20:55Melbourne Avalon

27h 05m

1 stop

JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

9 Nov

JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 05m

1 stop

AVV07:35Melbourne Avalon

$2,004

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MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

12:00-08:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Mon 17/11

13:30-14:05

1 stop39h 35m

$1,152

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

12:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Wed 22/10

14:30-10:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,177

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,504

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,507

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

23:40-17:30

1 stop26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

06:05-23:05

2 stops32h 00m

$1,632

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

18:30-15:35

2 stops30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

13:45-05:45

1 stop31h 00m

$1,641

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 12/11

20:55-15:00

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

$1,993

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 2/9

06:00-16:15

1 stop18h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

18:45-20:15

1 stop17h 30m

$2,001

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 4/9

05:15-11:35

1 stop38h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/9

18:25-08:50

2 stops30h 25m

$2,081

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sat 18/10

23:55-11:35

1 stop44h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

13:40-23:20

1 stop24h 40m

$2,086

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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 $1,470.

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 $2,111. 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 $2,233.

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 $1,922. 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 $2,542 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 $1,987 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 $1,736 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 August 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

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

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,035	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 161 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,074	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 43 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,098	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,347 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,143	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 15 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,147	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,929 reviews	Search Air India flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,217	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,949 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,354	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,233 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,383	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,611 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $1,446	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 480 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,453	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 836 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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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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