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

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Africa

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 31% 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 19 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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12:00 - 07:30

MEL

CAI

28h 30m

1 stop

13:30 - 10:00

CAI

MEL

35h 30m

1 stop

$1,237China Eastern

Sun, 1 Feb - Wed, 1 Apr

11:00 - 09:00

MEL

CAI

29h 00m

1 stop

14:30 - 09:00

CAI

MEL

35h 30m

1 stop

$1,242China Eastern

Wed, 27 May - Sun, 31 May

05:55 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

20h 40m

1 stop

13:45 - 11:00

JNB

MEL

37h 15m

1 stop

$1,453Singapore Airlines

Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun

07:00 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

20h 35m

1 stop

19:55 - 08:15

JNB

MEL

27h 20m

1 stop

$1,478Singapore Airlines

Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

18:20 - 07:45

MEL

ADD

21h 25m

1 stop

14:05 - 17:00

ADD

MEL

18h 55m

1 stop

$1,573Etihad Airways

Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

18:20 - 12:45

MEL

ADD

26h 25m

1 stop

21:50 - 17:00

ADD

MEL

35h 10m

1 stop

$1,610Etihad Airways

Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

16:10 - 14:00

MEL

CMN

31h 50m

1 stop

13:45 - 17:50

CMN

MEL

41h 05m

2 stops

$1,671Qatar Airways

Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

16:10 - 00:15

MEL

ADD

40h 05m

1 stop

01:45 - 23:20

ADD

MEL

37h 35m

1 stop

$1,684Qatar Airways

Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 4 Mar

06:00 - 15:00

AVV

JNB

18h 00m

1 stop

17:30 - 20:20

JNB

AVV

17h 50m

1 stop

$1,921Qantas Airways

Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb

06:00 - 15:00

AVV

JNB

18h 00m

1 stop

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m

1 stop

$1,922Qantas Airways

Mon, 9 Feb - Mon, 4 May

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Qantas Airways

12 Feb

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 00m

1 stop

JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

23 Feb

JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m

1 stop

AVV20:20Melbourne Avalon

$1,921

Qantas Airways

9 Feb

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 00m

1 stop

JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

4 May

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m

1 stop

AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon

$1,922

Qantas Airways

25 May

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 25m

1 stop

JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

15 June

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m

1 stop

AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon

$1,941

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Singapore Airlines

6 June

MEL05:55Melbourne

20h 40m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

20 June

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 15m

1 stop

MEL11:00Melbourne

$1,453

Singapore Airlines

6 Mar

MEL07:00Melbourne

20h 35m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

13 Mar

JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m

1 stop

MEL08:15Melbourne

$1,478

Singapore Airlines

9 July

MEL18:25Melbourne

32h 10m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

29 July

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

1 stop

MEL04:40Melbourne

$1,637

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MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Wed 1/4

13:30-10:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,237

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Sun 31/5

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,242

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

13:45-11:00

1 stop37h 15m

$1,453

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

07:00-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

19:55-08:15

1 stop27h 20m

$1,478

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

18:20-07:45

1 stop21h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 11/3

14:05-17:00

1 stop18h 55m

$1,573

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

18:20-12:45

1 stop26h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 12/3

21:50-17:00

1 stop35h 10m

$1,610

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL - CMN

MELCMN

Melbourne

Thu 5/2

16:10-14:00

1 stop31h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 16/2

13:45-17:50

2 stops41h 05m

$1,671

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

16:10-00:15

1 stop40h 05m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 4/3

01:45-23:20

1 stop37h 35m

$1,684

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 12/2

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

17:30-20:20

1 stop17h 50m

$1,921

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 9/2

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$1,922

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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 $1,337.

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 $1,835 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 $1,482 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	18h 00m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Africa takes 18h 00m

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 19 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
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $796	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 430 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $838	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 527 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $870	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,140 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $989	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,374 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $990	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 190 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $992	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 44 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,082	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,092	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,434 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,104	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,978 reviews	Search Air India flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,161	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,197 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines 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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