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

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

Which airlines fly to Africa?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways 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 September 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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15:15 - 09:20MEL-CAI

27h 05m2 stops

05:10 - 20:25CAI-MEL

30h 15m2 stops

$1,201Multiple Airlines

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Sun, 1 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar

12:00 - 09:00MEL-CAI

29h 00m1 stop

14:30 - 10:00CAI-MEL

35h 30m1 stop

$1,207China Eastern

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Wed, 15 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct

18:20 - 08:20MEL-JNB

23h 00m1 stop

09:50 - 17:00JNB-MEL

22h 10m1 stop

$1,384Etihad Airways

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Wed, 12 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov

18:20 - 08:20MEL-JNB

23h 00m1 stop

09:50 - 17:00JNB-MEL

22h 10m1 stop

$1,385Etihad Airways

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Thu, 13 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov

17:10 - 08:40MEL-JNB

24h 30m1 stop

09:25 - 22:20JNB-MEL

27h 55m2 stops

$1,558Qatar Airways

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Mon, 27 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov

23:40 - 15:35MEL-JNB

24h 55m1 stop

13:45 - 06:20JNB-MEL

31h 35m2 stops

$1,573Qatar Airways

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Mon, 27 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov

20:55 - 15:00AVV-JNB

27h 05m1 stop

17:30 - 23:15JNB-AVV

20h 45m1 stop

$1,933Qantas Airways

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Mon, 27 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov

20:55 - 15:00AVV-JNB

27h 05m1 stop

17:30 - 23:15JNB-AVV

20h 45m1 stop

$1,952Qantas Airways

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Mon, 27 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov

22:30 - 16:45MEL-CPT

27h 15m1 stop

13:40 - 06:25CPT-MEL

31h 45m1 stop

$2,082Emirates

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Fri, 31 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov

22:30 - 13:10MEL-CMN

25h 40m1 stop

15:10 - 06:15CMN-MEL

28h 05m2 stops

$2,419Emirates

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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Melbourne to Africa flight tickets

Etihad Airways

12 Nov

MEL18:20Melbourne

23h 00m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

22 Nov

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 10m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,384

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Etihad Airways

13 Nov

MEL18:20Melbourne

23h 00m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

28 Nov

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 10m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,385

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Etihad Airways

9 Oct

MEL18:10Melbourne

23h 10m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

25 Oct

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 45m

1 stop

MEL16:35Melbourne

$1,433

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Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to Africa flight tickets

Qantas Airways

27 Oct

AVV20:55Melbourne Avalon

27h 05m

1 stop

JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

9 Nov

JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m

1 stop

AVV23:15Melbourne Avalon

$1,933

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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

31h 15m

1 stop

AVV09:45Melbourne Avalon

$1,978

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Qantas Airways

13 Nov

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 00m

1 stop

JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

28 Nov

JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 05m

1 stop

AVV07:35Melbourne Avalon

$2,000

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MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

15:15-09:20

2 stops27h 05m

Cairo

Tue 31/3

05:10-20:25

2 stops30h 15m

$1,201

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

12:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Wed 22/10

14:30-10:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,207

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,384

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 13/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,385

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

17:10-08:40

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

09:25-22:20

2 stops27h 55m

$1,558

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

23:40-15:35

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

13:45-06:20

2 stops31h 35m

$1,573

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 27/10

20:55-15:00

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

$1,933

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 27/10

20:55-15:00

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

$1,952

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

22:30-16:45

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

13:40-06:25

1 stop31h 45m

$2,082

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL - CMN

MELCMN

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

22:30-13:10

1 stop25h 40m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 15/3

15:10-06:15

2 stops28h 05m

$2,419

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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 $1,402.

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 $2,051. 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 $2,170.

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 $1,868. 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 $2,470 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 $1,918 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 $1,724 on momondo.

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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 September 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Melbourne to Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,004	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 166 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,035	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 43 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,067	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,365 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,111	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 19 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,115	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,930 reviews	Search Air India flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,257	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,250 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,298	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 416 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,383	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,968 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,412	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 907 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $1,424	Free cancellation	Rating 6.9 484 reviews	Search IndiGo 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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