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

Sichuan Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Singapore Airlines 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 30% 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.

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 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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11:00 - 09:00

MEL

CAI

29h 00m1 stop

14:30 - 09:00

CAI

MEL

35h 30m1 stop

$1,184China Eastern

Fri, 29 May - Wed, 17 Jun

22:30 - 07:30

MEL

CAI

42h 00m1 stop

13:00 - 14:05

CAI

MEL

40h 05m1 stop

$1,212China Eastern

Tue, 17 Feb - Sun, 22 Mar

18:20 - 07:45

MEL

ADD

21h 25m1 stop

21:50 - 17:00

ADD

MEL

35h 10m1 stop

$1,594Etihad Airways

Thu, 12 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb

18:20 - 13:25

MEL

HRE

28h 05m2 stops

15:05 - 17:00

HRE

MEL

40h 55m2 stops

$1,595Etihad Airways

Sun, 8 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

23:45 - 00:20

MEL

ADD

32h 35m1 stop

01:50 - 22:10

ADD

MEL

37h 20m1 stop

$1,686Qatar Airways

Tue, 31 Mar - Mon, 20 Apr

16:10 - 00:15

MEL

ADD

40h 05m1 stop

01:45 - 23:20

ADD

MEL

37h 35m1 stop

$1,692Qatar Airways

Sun, 8 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

20:55 - 15:00

AVV

JNB

27h 05m1 stop

17:30 - 23:15

JNB

AVV

20h 45m1 stop

$2,022Qantas Airways

Wed, 11 Feb - Wed, 18 Mar

06:00 - 15:00

AVV

JNB

18h 00m1 stop

17:30 - 07:35

JNB

AVV

29h 05m1 stop

$2,069Qantas Airways

Mon, 2 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb

12:05 - 17:00

MEL

HRE

37h 55m3 stops

07:10 - 18:15

HRE

MEL

26h 05m2 stops

$2,769Emirates

Sun, 8 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

12:05 - 17:00

MEL

HRE

37h 55m3 stops

18:40 - 06:25

HRE

MEL

26h 45m2 stops

$2,778Emirates

Sun, 8 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to Africa flight tickets

Qantas Airways

1 June

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 25m

1 stop

JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

15 June

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m

1 stop

AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon

$1,966

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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

29h 05m

1 stop

AVV07:35Melbourne Avalon

$2,013

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Qantas Airways

11 Feb

AVV20:55Melbourne Avalon

27h 05m

1 stop

JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

18 Mar

JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m

1 stop

AVV23:15Melbourne Avalon

$2,022

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Emirates flights from Melbourne to Africa

Our best Emirates deals on Melbourne to Africa flight tickets

Emirates

11 Feb

MEL06:15Melbourne

23h 20m

1 stop

JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

4 Mar

JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

2 stops

MEL10:15Melbourne

$2,045

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Emirates

13 Feb

MEL22:30Melbourne

27h 05m

1 stop

JNB16:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

2 Mar

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m

2 stops

MEL10:15Melbourne

$2,089

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Emirates

7 Dec

MEL06:15Melbourne

39h 25m

1 stop

MRU14:40Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

14 Dec

MRU22:30Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

36h 45m

1 stop

MEL18:15Melbourne

$2,372

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MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Wed 17/6

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,184

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

22:30-07:30

1 stop42h 00m

Cairo

Sun 22/3

13:00-14:05

1 stop40h 05m

$1,212

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

18:20-07:45

1 stop21h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 19/2

21:50-17:00

1 stop35h 10m

$1,594

MelbourneHarare

MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

18:20-13:25

2 stops28h 05m

Harare

Thu 12/3

15:05-17:00

2 stops40h 55m

$1,595

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

23:45-00:20

1 stop32h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 20/4

01:50-22:10

1 stop37h 20m

$1,686

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

16:10-00:15

1 stop40h 05m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 11/3

01:45-23:20

1 stop37h 35m

$1,692

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 11/2

20:55-15:00

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

$2,022

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 2/2

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

17:30-07:35

1 stop29h 05m

$2,069

MelbourneHarare

MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

12:05-17:00

3 stops37h 55m

Harare

Thu 12/3

07:10-18:15

2 stops26h 05m

$2,769

MelbourneHarare

MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

12:05-17:00

3 stops37h 55m

Harare

Thu 12/3

18:40-06:25

2 stops26h 45m

$2,778

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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 $1,398.

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 $2,061. 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 $2,181.

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 $1,877. 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 $2,482 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 $1,907 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 $1,635 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 21 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 $854	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 426 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,008	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 178 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,043	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 43 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,099	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,100	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,411 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,120	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,950 reviews	Search Air India flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $1,159	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 505 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,189	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,082 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,275	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,330 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,467	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 903 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air 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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