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 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?

China Eastern, IndiGo, 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 20 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of January 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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14:00 - 07:30

MEL

CAI

26h 30m1 stop

13:00 - 14:05

CAI

MEL

40h 05m1 stop

$1,232China Eastern

Tue, 10 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

11:00 - 08:00

MEL

CAI

29h 00m1 stop

14:30 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 10m1 stop

$1,260China Eastern

Sun, 12 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr

23:35 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

27h 00m1 stop

13:45 - 11:00

JNB

MEL

37h 15m1 stop

$1,477Singapore Airlines

Sun, 24 May - Sun, 7 Jun

18:20 - 13:25

MEL

HRE

28h 05m2 stops

02:20 - 17:00

HRE

MEL

29h 40m2 stops

$1,489Etihad Airways

Sun, 1 Feb - Fri, 13 Feb

18:20 - 01:30

MEL

HRE

40h 10m2 stops

02:20 - 17:00

HRE

MEL

29h 40m2 stops

$1,498Etihad Airways

Thu, 19 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb

07:00 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

20h 35m1 stop

19:55 - 05:45

JNB

MEL

24h 50m1 stop

$1,514Singapore Airlines

Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar

06:00 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

18h 25m1 stop

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m1 stop

$1,901Qantas Airways

Wed, 13 May - Wed, 3 Jun

20:55 - 15:00

AVV

JNB

27h 05m1 stop

17:30 - 20:20

JNB

AVV

17h 50m1 stop

$1,903Qantas Airways

Wed, 28 Jan - Mon, 23 Feb

20:55 - 10:25

MEL

DUR

45h 30m2 stops

17:00 - 22:10

DUR

MEL

45h 10m2 stops

$2,127Qatar Airways

Tue, 26 May - Fri, 29 May

20:55 - 10:25

MEL

DUR

45h 30m2 stops

11:15 - 22:10

DUR

MEL

50h 55m2 stops

$2,139Qatar Airways

Tue, 26 May - Fri, 29 May

Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Melbourne to Africa flight tickets

Qatar Airways

28 Jan

MEL16:10Melbourne

25h 30m

1 stop

JNB08:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

23 Feb

JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 00m

1 stop

MEL05:45Melbourne

$1,695

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Qatar Airways

28 Jan

MEL23:40Melbourne

24h 55m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

14 Feb

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 00m

1 stop

MEL05:45Melbourne

$1,716

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Qatar Airways

15 Feb

MEL19:55Melbourne

28h 40m

2 stops

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

6 Mar

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 00m

1 stop

MEL05:45Melbourne

$1,728

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South African flights from Melbourne to Africa

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South African

28 Jan

MEL18:50Melbourne

19h 15m

1 stop

JNB05:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

15 Feb

JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 45m

1 stop

MEL22:20Melbourne

$1,707

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South African

10 Feb

MEL18:50Melbourne

23h 35m

2 stops

CPT09:25Cape Town Intl

24 Feb

CPT15:55Cape Town Intl

21h 25m

2 stops

MEL22:20Melbourne

$1,756

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South African

2 Feb

MEL20:45Melbourne

22h 00m

2 stops

DUR09:45Durban King Shaka Intl

5 May

DUR14:40Durban King Shaka Intl

21h 15m

2 stops

MEL19:55Melbourne

$1,777

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MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

14:00-07:30

1 stop26h 30m

Cairo

Wed 4/3

13:00-14:05

1 stop40h 05m

$1,232

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

11:00-08:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Sun 26/4

14:30-12:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,260

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

23:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

13:45-11:00

1 stop37h 15m

$1,477

MelbourneHarare

MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

18:20-13:25

2 stops28h 05m

Harare

Fri 13/2

02:20-17:00

2 stops29h 40m

$1,489

MelbourneHarare

MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

18:20-01:30

2 stops40h 10m

Harare

Wed 25/2

02:20-17:00

2 stops29h 40m

$1,498

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

19:55-05:45

1 stop24h 50m

$1,514

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 13/5

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$1,901

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 28/1

20:55-15:00

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

17:30-20:20

1 stop17h 50m

$1,903

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 26/5

20:55-10:25

2 stops45h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 29/5

17:00-22:10

2 stops45h 10m

$2,127

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 26/5

20:55-10:25

2 stops45h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 29/5

11:15-22:10

2 stops50h 55m

$2,139

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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 $1,330.

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 $1,849 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 $1,466 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	17h 05m
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The fastest flight from Melbourne to Africa takes 17h 05m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to Africa.

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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 January 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 $837	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 518 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $840	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 430 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $992	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 187 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,014	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 43 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,083	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,087	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,429 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,103	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,974 reviews	Search Air India flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,207	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,153 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,256	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,361 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,329	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,703 reviews	Search Qatar Airways 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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