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, Etihad Airways, and Qatar 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 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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11:00 - 09:00

MEL

CAI

29h 00m

1 stop

14:30 - 09:00

CAI

MEL

35h 30m

1 stop

$1,253China Eastern

Mon, 11 May - Fri, 22 May

11:00 - 08:00

MEL

CAI

29h 00m

1 stop

14:30 - 09:00

CAI

MEL

35h 30m

1 stop

$1,268China Eastern

Tue, 7 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

18:25 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

32h 10m

1 stop

19:50 - 11:00

JNB

MEL

31h 10m

1 stop

$1,485Singapore Airlines

Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 18 May

05:55 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

20h 40m

1 stop

19:50 - 07:25

JNB

MEL

27h 35m

1 stop

$1,486Singapore Airlines

Tue, 9 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun

16:10 - 18:20

MEL

CMN

37h 10m

2 stops

15:30 - 23:20

CMN

MEL

20h 50m

1 stop

$1,660Qatar Airways

Wed, 18 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

16:10 - 07:35

MEL

CMN

26h 25m

1 stop

13:45 - 05:45

CMN

MEL

30h 00m

2 stops

$1,666Qatar Airways

Mon, 9 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

18:20 - 07:40

MEL

CMN

24h 20m

1 stop

09:25 - 15:50

CMN

MEL

21h 25m

1 stop

$1,760Etihad Airways

Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr

17:20 - 07:15

MEL

CMN

22h 55m

1 stop

09:25 - 15:50

CMN

MEL

21h 25m

1 stop

$1,763Etihad Airways

Fri, 15 May - Fri, 29 May

06:00 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

18h 25m

1 stop

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m

1 stop

$1,958Qantas Airways

Mon, 25 May - Mon, 15 Jun

14:55 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

33h 30m

1 stop

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m

1 stop

$2,004Qantas Airways

Tue, 9 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

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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

$1,958

Qantas Airways

9 June

AVV14:55Melbourne Avalon

33h 30m

1 stop

JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

20 June

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m

1 stop

AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon

$2,004

Qantas Airways

28 Jan

MEL21:00Melbourne

27h 00m

1 stop

JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31 Jan

JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 35m

1 stop

MEL18:05Melbourne

$2,043

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Singapore Airlines

23 Apr

MEL18:25Melbourne

32h 10m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

18 May

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m

1 stop

MEL11:00Melbourne

$1,485

Singapore Airlines

9 June

MEL05:55Melbourne

20h 40m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

20 June

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 35m

1 stop

MEL07:25Melbourne

$1,486

Singapore Airlines

9 June

MEL05:55Melbourne

20h 40m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

20 June

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m

1 stop

MEL11:00Melbourne

$1,488

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MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Fri 22/5

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,253

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 7/4

11:00-08:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Sat 25/4

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,268

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

$1,485

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

19:50-07:25

1 stop27h 35m

$1,486

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL - CMN

MELCMN

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

16:10-18:20

2 stops37h 10m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sat 21/3

15:30-23:20

1 stop20h 50m

$1,660

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL - CMN

MELCMN

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

16:10-07:35

1 stop26h 25m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 24/3

13:45-05:45

2 stops30h 00m

$1,666

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL - CMN

MELCMN

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

18:20-07:40

1 stop24h 20m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 5/4

09:25-15:50

1 stop21h 25m

$1,760

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL - CMN

MELCMN

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

17:20-07:15

1 stop22h 55m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 29/5

09:25-15:50

1 stop21h 25m

$1,763

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 25/5

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$1,958

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 9/6

14:55-16:25

1 stop33h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$2,004

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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 $1,341.

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 $1,857 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 $1,492 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	18h 00m
Direct flights	Mon and Tue
Airports in Africa	490 airports

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

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

There are 490 airports in Africa. From Melbourne there are direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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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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Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $801	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 430 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $843	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 523 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $876	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,130 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $997	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,370 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $998	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 189 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $999	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 43 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,087	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,098	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,431 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,111	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,975 reviews	Search Air India flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,169	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,176 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines 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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