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

Turkish Airlines, China Eastern, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Africa

Which airlines fly to Africa?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines 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 32% 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 22 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of December 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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14:00 - 07:30

MEL

CAI

26h 30m1 stop

13:00 - 10:00

CAI

MEL

36h 00m1 stop

$1,233China Eastern

Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb

12:00 - 07:30

MEL

CAI

28h 30m1 stop

13:00 - 14:05

CAI

MEL

40h 05m1 stop

$1,259China Eastern

Tue, 13 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

19:25 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

32h 10m1 stop

19:55 - 08:15

JNB

MEL

27h 20m1 stop

$1,468Singapore Airlines

Thu, 19 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

19:25 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

32h 10m1 stop

13:40 - 08:15

JNB

MEL

33h 35m1 stop

$1,504Singapore Airlines

Sun, 15 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar

18:20 - 08:20

MEL

JNB

23h 00m1 stop

09:50 - 16:35

JNB

MEL

21h 45m1 stop

$1,579Etihad Airways

Thu, 5 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar

18:20 - 08:20

MEL

JNB

23h 00m1 stop

09:50 - 16:35

JNB

MEL

21h 45m1 stop

$1,581Etihad Airways

Tue, 3 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar

17:55 - 00:15

MEL

ADD

38h 20m2 stops

01:50 - 22:10

ADD

MEL

37h 20m1 stop

$1,615Qatar Airways

Tue, 24 Feb - Mon, 29 Jun

18:50 - 00:15

MEL

ADD

37h 25m2 stops

01:50 - 22:10

ADD

MEL

37h 20m1 stop

$1,621Qatar Airways

Tue, 24 Feb - Mon, 29 Jun

06:00 - 15:00

AVV

JNB

18h 00m1 stop

17:30 - 23:15

JNB

AVV

20h 45m1 stop

$1,950Qantas Airways

Mon, 2 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb

16:40 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

31h 45m1 stop

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m1 stop

$1,951Qantas Airways

Tue, 9 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to Africa flight tickets

Qantas Airways

2 Feb

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 00m

1 stop

JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

14 Feb

JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m

1 stop

AVV23:15Melbourne Avalon

$1,950

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Qantas Airways

9 June

AVV16:40Melbourne Avalon

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

20 June

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m

1 stop

AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon

$1,951

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Qantas Airways

2 Feb

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 00m

1 stop

JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

14 Feb

JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m

1 stop

AVV23:15Melbourne Avalon

$1,957

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KLM flights from Melbourne to Africa

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KLM

1 Apr

MEL13:05Melbourne

30h 10m

2 stops

CMN09:15Casablanca Mohamed V

21 Apr

CMN18:20Casablanca Mohamed V

29h 30m

2 stops

MEL08:50Melbourne

$2,204

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KLM

28 Dec

MEL07:00Melbourne

48h 05m

3 stops

JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

22 Jan

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

50h 51m

3 stops

MEL11:50Melbourne

$4,217

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MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

14:00-07:30

1 stop26h 30m

Cairo

Sun 15/2

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,233

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 13/1

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Wed 28/1

13:00-14:05

1 stop40h 05m

$1,259

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

19:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

19:55-08:15

1 stop27h 20m

$1,468

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

19:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

13:40-08:15

1 stop33h 35m

$1,504

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

09:50-16:35

1 stop21h 45m

$1,579

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

09:50-16:35

1 stop21h 45m

$1,581

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

17:55-00:15

2 stops38h 20m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 29/6

01:50-22:10

1 stop37h 20m

$1,615

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

18:50-00:15

2 stops37h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 29/6

01:50-22:10

1 stop37h 20m

$1,621

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 2/2

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

$1,950

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 9/6

16:40-16:25

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$1,951

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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 $1,367.

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 $2,058. 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 $2,177.

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 $1,874. 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 $2,478 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 $1,895 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 $1,611 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	17h 25m
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The fastest flight from Melbourne to Africa takes 17h 25m

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 22 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of December 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 $852	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 429 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,006	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 181 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,037	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 43 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,097	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,099	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,419 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,118	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,956 reviews	Search Air India flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,256	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,113 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,271	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,336 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,348	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,690 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,365	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 951 reviews	Search Qantas 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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