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

China Eastern, Turkish Airlines, and Etihad 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 34% 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 20 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of March 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 - 07:45

MEL

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

13:15 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 25m

1 stop

$1,097China Eastern

Sun, 12 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr

11:00 - 08:45

MEL

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

14:15 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 25m

1 stop

$1,108China Eastern

Thu, 21 May - Thu, 28 May

18:25 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

32h 10m

1 stop

19:50 - 04:40

JNB

MEL

24h 50m

1 stop

$1,227Singapore Airlines

Mon, 27 Jul - Mon, 10 Aug

05:55 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

20h 40m

1 stop

19:50 - 07:25

JNB

MEL

27h 35m

1 stop

$1,283Singapore Airlines

Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

15:45 - 17:20

MEL

CMN

34h 35m

2 stops

14:10 - 04:55

CMN

MEL

29h 45m

1 stop

$1,625Qatar Airways

Tue, 12 May - Sun, 24 May

15:45 - 17:20

MEL

CMN

34h 35m

2 stops

20:50 - 04:55

CMN

MEL

23h 05m

1 stop

$1,654Qatar Airways

Tue, 12 May - Sun, 24 May

17:20 - 07:20

MEL

CMN

23h 00m

1 stop

09:25 - 15:50

CMN

MEL

21h 25m

1 stop

$1,840Etihad Airways

Fri, 17 Apr - Sun, 17 May

17:20 - 07:20

MEL

CMN

23h 00m

1 stop

09:25 - 15:50

CMN

MEL

21h 25m

1 stop

$1,848Etihad Airways

Tue, 12 May - Sun, 24 May

22:15 - 16:40

MEL

CPT

27h 25m

1 stop

18:25 - 05:30

CPT

MEL

27h 05m

1 stop

$1,906Emirates

Tue, 31 Mar - Tue, 7 Apr

12:05 - 16:40

MEL

CPT

36h 35m

2 stops

13:15 - 05:30

CPT

MEL

32h 15m

1 stop

$1,913Emirates

Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May

Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Melbourne to Africa flight tickets

Etihad Airways

9 Apr

MEL17:20Melbourne

22h 55m

1 stop

JNB08:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

19 Apr

JNB09:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 05m

1 stop

MEL15:50Melbourne

$1,581

Etihad Airways

11 Apr

MEL17:20Melbourne

22h 55m

1 stop

JNB08:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

26 Apr

JNB09:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 05m

1 stop

MEL15:50Melbourne

$1,615

Etihad Airways

10 Apr

MEL17:20Melbourne

22h 55m

1 stop

JNB08:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

26 Apr

JNB09:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 05m

1 stop

MEL15:50Melbourne

$1,656

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Africa

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Melbourne to Africa flight tickets

Singapore Airlines

27 July

MEL18:25Melbourne

32h 10m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

10 Aug

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 50m

1 stop

MEL04:40Melbourne

$1,227

Singapore Airlines

10 Aug

MEL05:55Melbourne

20h 40m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

24 Aug

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 35m

1 stop

MEL07:25Melbourne

$1,283

Singapore Airlines

21 July

MEL05:55Melbourne

20h 40m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

4 Aug

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 50m

1 stop

MEL04:40Melbourne

$1,294

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MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

11:00-07:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Tue 21/4

13:15-12:40

1 stop39h 25m

$1,097

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Thu 28/5

14:15-12:40

1 stop39h 25m

$1,108

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 27/7

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

19:50-04:40

1 stop24h 50m

$1,227

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 10/8

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/8

19:50-07:25

1 stop27h 35m

$1,283

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL - CMN

MELCMN

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

15:45-17:20

2 stops34h 35m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 24/5

14:10-04:55

1 stop29h 45m

$1,625

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL - CMN

MELCMN

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

15:45-17:20

2 stops34h 35m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 24/5

20:50-04:55

1 stop23h 05m

$1,654

Fastest return journey

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL - CMN

MELCMN

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

17:20-07:20

1 stop23h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 17/5

09:25-15:50

1 stop21h 25m

$1,840

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL - CMN

MELCMN

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

17:20-07:20

1 stop23h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 24/5

09:25-15:50

1 stop21h 25m

$1,848

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

22:15-16:40

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

18:25-05:30

1 stop27h 05m

$1,906

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

12:05-16:40

2 stops36h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

13:15-05:30

1 stop32h 15m

$1,913

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Africa from Melbourne during July instead. Flights to Africa in July, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $1,291.

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 $1,723 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 $1,343 on momondo.

Cheap Melbourne to Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Melbourne to Africa

Fastest flight time	16h 05m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun
Airports in Africa	493 airports

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Africa takes 16h 05m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to Africa on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. 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), Cairo (CAI), 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 20 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of March 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 $639	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 542 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $767	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 449 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $839	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,210 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $928	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,426 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $955	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 197 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,026	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 45 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,051	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,051	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,479 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,054	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,970 reviews	Search Air India flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,093	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,258 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines 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.