Which airlines fly to Africa?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and China Eastern 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 37% 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?

IndiGo, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines 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 20 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of July 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.

$701 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Africa in 2026

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12:00 - 08:30

MEL

CAI

28h 30m

1 stop

13:00 - 10:00

CAI

MEL

36h 00m

1 stop

$1,318China Eastern

Thu, 29 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

11:00 - 10:00

MEL

CAI

30h 00m

1 stop

13:45 - 09:00

CAI

MEL

36h 15m

1 stop

$1,330China Eastern

Wed, 12 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug

13:00 - 15:35

MEL

CAI

34h 35m

2 stops

03:45 - 21:20

CAI

MEL

32h 35m

3 stops

$1,528Multiple Airlines

Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov

14:00 - 11:00

MEL

CAI

29h 00m

2 stops

13:05 - 21:20

CAI

MEL

23h 15m

2 stops

$1,570Multiple Airlines

Sat, 10 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov

08:45 - 02:35

MEL

CAI

49h 50m

2 stops

18:05 - 11:15

CAI

MEL

32h 10m

2 stops

$1,766Oman Air

Thu, 29 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

00:30 - 01:25

MEL

CAI

32h 55m

2 stops

18:05 - 11:15

CAI

MEL

32h 10m

2 stops

$1,766Oman Air

Wed, 28 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

22:45 - 00:20

MEL

ADD

32h 35m

1 stop

01:50 - 22:05

ADD

MEL

37h 15m

1 stop

$1,767Qatar Airways

Tue, 11 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

17:20 - 12:45

MEL

ADD

26h 25m

1 stop

14:20 - 15:50

ADD

MEL

18h 30m

1 stop

$1,774Etihad Airways

Tue, 11 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

18:20 - 12:45

MEL

ADD

26h 25m

1 stop

14:05 - 17:00

ADD

MEL

18h 55m

1 stop

$1,777Etihad Airways

Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

17:10 - 09:10

MEL

JNB

25h 00m

1 stop

20:20 - 23:20

JNB

MEL

42h 00m

1 stop

$1,817Qatar Airways

Mon, 19 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

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Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Qantas Airways

1 Sept

MEL18:30Melbourne

29h 55m

1 stop

JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

15 Sept

JNB22:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 45m

1 stop

MEL05:15Melbourne

$1,931

Qantas Airways

16 Aug

MEL21:00Melbourne

27h 25m

1 stop

JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

13 Sept

JNB22:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 55m

1 stop

MEL22:25Melbourne

$1,937

Qantas Airways

1 Sept

MEL19:50Melbourne

28h 35m

1 stop

JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

17 Sept

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 45m

1 stop

MEL19:30Melbourne

$1,938

Emirates flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Emirates

2 Aug

MEL05:15Melbourne

32h 15m

1 stop

JNB05:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

14 Aug

JNB10:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 45m

1 stop

MEL21:50Melbourne

$2,377

Emirates

31 July

MEL05:15Melbourne

23h 20m

1 stop

JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

12 Aug

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 40m

2 stops

MEL08:50Melbourne

$2,379

Emirates

31 July

MEL05:15Melbourne

23h 20m

1 stop

JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

12 Aug

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 40m

2 stops

MEL08:50Melbourne

$2,380

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MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

12:00-08:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Sat 7/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,318

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MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

11:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Cairo

Sat 15/8

13:45-09:00

1 stop36h 15m

$1,330

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 10/10

13:00-15:35

2 stops34h 35m

Cairo

Sat 14/11

03:45-21:20

3 stops32h 35m

$1,528

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 10/10

14:00-11:00

2 stops29h 00m

Cairo

Sun 15/11

13:05-21:20

2 stops23h 15m

$1,570

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

08:45-02:35

2 stops49h 50m

Cairo

Sun 8/11

18:05-11:15

2 stops32h 10m

$1,766

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

00:30-01:25

2 stops32h 55m

Cairo

Thu 5/11

18:05-11:15

2 stops32h 10m

$1,766

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

22:45-00:20

1 stop32h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 7/9

01:50-22:05

1 stop37h 15m

$1,767

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MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

17:20-12:45

1 stop26h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 7/9

14:20-15:50

1 stop18h 30m

$1,774

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

18:20-12:45

1 stop26h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 16/11

14:05-17:00

1 stop18h 55m

$1,777

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 19/10

17:10-09:10

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

20:20-23:20

1 stop42h 00m

$1,817

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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 March, then book flights to Africa from Melbourne during October instead. Flights to Africa in October, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around $1,842.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 $1,741 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 $1,341 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	15h 20m
Direct flights	Wed and Sat
Airports in Africa	493 airports

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Africa takes 15h 20m

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

There are 493 airports in Africa. From Melbourne there are direct flights to Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. (MRU), Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), Cairo (CAI).

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Frequently asked questions about flying 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 20 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of July 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

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

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
IndiGo	PriceFrom $642	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 580 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $768	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 35 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $793	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 239 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $815	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 466 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $932	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,497 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $983	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 229 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,023	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,584 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,047	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,433 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,076	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,456 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,253	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,741 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

Why use momondo?

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.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Melbourne to Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Price alerts on flights to Africa from Melbourne are quick and easy to set up on momondo. Simply perform a search and select the price alert feature. It is as simple as that.