Which airlines fly to Africa?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates 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 29% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 21 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, Etihad Airways, and Ethiopian Air 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 November 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 - 07:30MEL-CAI

28h 30m1 stop

13:00 - 14:05CAI-MEL

40h 05m1 stop

$1,214China Eastern

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Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

22:30 - 07:30MEL-CAI

42h 00m1 stop

13:00 - 10:00CAI-MEL

36h 00m1 stop

$1,229China Eastern

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Thu, 5 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar

18:20 - 13:25MEL-HRE

28h 05m2 stops

15:05 - 17:00HRE-MEL

40h 55m2 stops

$1,607Etihad Airways

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Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

18:20 - 12:45MEL-ADD

26h 25m1 stop

14:05 - 17:00ADD-MEL

18h 55m1 stop

$1,652Etihad Airways

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Fri, 23 Jan - Sat, 28 Feb

06:00 - 15:00AVV-JNB

18h 00m1 stop

17:30 - 23:15JNB-AVV

20h 45m1 stop

$1,955Qantas Airways

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Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

16:10 - 17:25MEL-CPT

34h 15m1 stop

12:35 - 23:20CPT-MEL

25h 45m1 stop

$1,976Qatar Airways

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Thu, 15 Jan - Sun, 15 Feb

16:10 - 10:30MEL-CPT

27h 20m1 stop

07:00 - 23:20CPT-MEL

31h 20m2 stops

$1,985Qatar Airways

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Wed, 28 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb

06:00 - 16:25AVV-JNB

18h 25m1 stop

18:45 - 22:50JNB-AVV

20h 05m1 stop

$2,034Qantas Airways

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Thu, 21 May - Thu, 28 May

12:05 - 11:40MEL-CPT

32h 35m2 stops

18:30 - 18:15CPT-MEL

38h 45m1 stop

$2,084Emirates

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23:55 - 16:45MEL-CPT

25h 50m1 stop

18:30 - 06:25CPT-MEL

26h 55m1 stop

$2,093Emirates

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Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Singapore Airlines

2 Feb

MEL16:40Melbourne

34h 55m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

16 Feb

JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m

1 stop

MEL08:15Melbourne

$1,510

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6 Feb

MEL00:35Melbourne

27h 00m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

21 Feb

JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m

1 stop

MEL08:15Melbourne

$1,619

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1 Dec

MEL16:40Melbourne

22h 30m

1 stop

JNB06:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

30 Mar

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m

1 stop

MEL05:20Melbourne

$1,691

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Qantas Airways

2 Feb

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 00m

1 stop

JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

16 Feb

JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m

1 stop

AVV23:15Melbourne Avalon

$1,955

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21 May

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 25m

1 stop

JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

28 May

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m

1 stop

AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon

$2,034

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2 Feb

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 00m

1 stop

JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

14 Feb

JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 05m

1 stop

AVV07:35Melbourne Avalon

$2,036

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MELCAI

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12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Wed 4/3

13:00-14:05

1 stop40h 05m

$1,214

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MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 5/2

22:30-07:30

1 stop42h 00m

Cairo

Sun 8/3

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,229

MelbourneHarare

MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

18:20-13:25

2 stops28h 05m

Harare

Sun 22/3

15:05-17:00

2 stops40h 55m

$1,607

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

18:20-12:45

1 stop26h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 28/2

14:05-17:00

1 stop18h 55m

$1,652

MelbourneJohannesburg

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AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 2/2

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

$1,955

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

16:10-17:25

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

$1,976

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

16:10-10:30

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

07:00-23:20

2 stops31h 20m

$1,985

MelbourneJohannesburg

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AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 21/5

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$2,034

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 12/1

12:05-11:40

2 stops32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

18:30-18:15

1 stop38h 45m

$2,084

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

23:55-16:45

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

18:30-06:25

1 stop26h 55m

$2,093

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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 $1,435.

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 $2,116. 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 $2,239.

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 $1,927. 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 $2,549 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 $1,957 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 $1,688 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	15h 05m
Direct flights	Mon and Tue
Airports in Africa	1 airport

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Africa takes 15h 05m

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

There is 1 airport near Africa: Cairo (CAI)

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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 November 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

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $880	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 424 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,032	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 43 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,036	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 178 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,130	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,409 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,133	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,150	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,947 reviews	Search Air India flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,313	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,312 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,374	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,052 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $1,469	Free cancellation	Rating 6.9 498 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,506	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 897 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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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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