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 33% 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 February 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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22:40 - 03:40

MEL

CAI

38h 00m

2 stops

05:25 - 20:55

CAI

MEL

30h 30m

2 stops

$1,085Turkish Airlines

Mon, 9 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar

11:00 - 09:00

MEL

CAI

29h 00m

1 stop

14:30 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 10m

1 stop

$1,093China Eastern

Mon, 11 May - Sun, 24 May

18:25 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

32h 10m

1 stop

19:50 - 07:25

JNB

MEL

27h 35m

1 stop

$1,196Singapore Airlines

Mon, 20 Jul - Sat, 8 Aug

18:25 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

32h 10m

1 stop

19:50 - 11:00

JNB

MEL

31h 10m

1 stop

$1,267Singapore Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

15:45 - 11:55

MEL

CMN

29h 10m

2 stops

20:50 - 22:10

CMN

MEL

40h 20m

1 stop

$1,772Qatar Airways

Sun, 17 May - Wed, 20 May

18:20 - 01:30

MEL

HRE

40h 10m

2 stops

02:20 - 17:00

HRE

MEL

29h 40m

2 stops

$1,855Etihad Airways

Sun, 8 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

17:20 - 07:20

MEL

CMN

23h 00m

1 stop

09:25 - 15:50

CMN

MEL

21h 25m

1 stop

$1,898Etihad Airways

Sun, 10 May - Tue, 30 Jun

06:00 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

18h 25m

1 stop

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m

1 stop

$1,916Qantas Airways

Thu, 16 Apr - Mon, 4 May

06:00 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

18h 25m

1 stop

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m

1 stop

$1,923Qantas Airways

Mon, 20 Jul - Mon, 10 Aug

20:55 - 17:00

MEL

HRE

28h 05m

2 stops

12:35 - 04:55

HRE

MEL

32h 20m

2 stops

$2,214Qatar Airways

Fri, 1 May - Mon, 31 Aug

Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Etihad Airways

22 Mar

MEL18:20Melbourne

23h 00m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

29 Mar

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 00m

1 stop

MEL16:50Melbourne

$1,570

Etihad Airways

24 Feb

MEL18:20Melbourne

27h 25m

1 stop

CAI12:45Cairo

10 Mar

CAI07:25Cairo

24h 35m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,687

Etihad Airways

7 Mar

MEL18:20Melbourne

27h 25m

1 stop

CAI12:45Cairo

17 Mar

CAI07:25Cairo

24h 35m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,749

Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Melbourne to Africa flight tickets

Qatar Airways

27 Feb

MEL23:40Melbourne

24h 55m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

6 Mar

JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 00m

1 stop

MEL05:45Melbourne

$1,700

Qatar Airways

18 Mar

MEL18:50Melbourne

29h 45m

2 stops

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

25 Mar

JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 00m

1 stop

MEL05:45Melbourne

$1,708

Qatar Airways

19 Mar

MEL16:10Melbourne

25h 30m

1 stop

JNB08:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

26 Mar

JNB20:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m

1 stop

MEL06:00Melbourne

$1,720

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MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

22:40-03:40

2 stops38h 00m

Cairo

Thu 26/3

05:25-20:55

2 stops30h 30m

$1,085

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Sun 24/5

14:30-12:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,093

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 20/7

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

19:50-07:25

1 stop27h 35m

$1,196

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 9/8

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

19:50-11:00

1 stop31h 10m

$1,267

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL - CMN

MELCMN

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

15:45-11:55

2 stops29h 10m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 20/5

20:50-22:10

1 stop40h 20m

$1,772

MelbourneHarare

MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

18:20-01:30

2 stops40h 10m

Harare

Mon 16/3

02:20-17:00

2 stops29h 40m

$1,855

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL - CMN

MELCMN

Melbourne

Sun 10/5

17:20-07:20

1 stop23h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 30/6

09:25-15:50

1 stop21h 25m

$1,898

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 16/4

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$1,916

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 20/7

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$1,923

MelbourneHarare

MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

20:55-17:00

2 stops28h 05m

Harare

Mon 31/8

12:35-04:55

2 stops32h 20m

$2,214

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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 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 $1,281.

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 $1,706 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 $1,335 on momondo.

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

Fastest flight time	16h 25m
Direct flights	Thu and Sun
Airports in Africa	491 airports

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Africa takes 16h 25m

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

There are 491 airports in Africa. From Melbourne there are direct flights to Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. (MRU), Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

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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 February 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 $629	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 538 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $756	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 443 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $826	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,178 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $919	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,407 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $941	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 45 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $941	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 197 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,039	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,968 reviews	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,039	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,463 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,054	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 32 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,077	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,232 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.