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?

Qatar Airways, Etihad 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 21 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of May 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 - 08:45

MEL

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

14:15 - 09:00

CAI

MEL

35h 45m

1 stop

$1,180China Eastern

Sun, 7 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun

11:00 - 08:45

MEL

CAI

28h 45m

1 stop

14:15 - 09:00

CAI

MEL

35h 45m

1 stop

$1,198China Eastern

Sun, 7 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun

17:20 - 07:45

MEL

ADD

21h 25m

1 stop

14:05 - 15:50

ADD

MEL

18h 45m

1 stop

$1,684Etihad Airways

Mon, 25 May - Sun, 31 May

17:20 - 12:30

MEL

ADD

26h 10m

1 stop

14:05 - 15:50

ADD

MEL

18h 45m

1 stop

$1,692Etihad Airways

Tue, 7 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul

06:55 - 19:20

MEL

JNB

21h 25m

1 stop

13:40 - 18:10

JNB

MEL

19h 30m

1 stop

$1,714Singapore Airlines

Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

22:45 - 00:20

MEL

ADD

32h 35m

1 stop

01:50 - 22:05

ADD

MEL

37h 15m

1 stop

$1,745Qatar Airways

Tue, 7 Jul - Mon, 20 Jul

22:45 - 00:20

MEL

ADD

32h 35m

1 stop

01:45 - 23:20

ADD

MEL

37h 35m

1 stop

$1,760Qatar Airways

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 9 Dec

06:00 - 15:00

AVV

JNB

18h 00m

1 stop

17:30 - 23:15

JNB

AVV

20h 45m

1 stop

$1,905Qantas Airways

Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

14:50 - 15:00

AVV

JNB

33h 10m

1 stop

17:30 - 23:15

JNB

AVV

20h 45m

1 stop

$1,908Qantas Airways

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

23:35 - 09:25

MEL

CPT

41h 50m

2 stops

10:40 - 11:00

CPT

MEL

40h 20m

2 stops

$1,992Singapore Airlines

Mon, 27 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Qantas Airways

7 June

MEL10:05Melbourne

18h 00m

1 stop

JNB20:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

21 June

JNB22:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 55m

1 stop

MEL22:25Melbourne

$1,812

Qantas Airways

7 June

MEL10:05Melbourne

18h 00m

1 stop

JNB20:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

14 June

JNB22:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 55m

1 stop

MEL22:25Melbourne

$1,817

Qantas Airways

22 Aug

MEL19:00Melbourne

33h 05m

1 stop

JNB20:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

14 Sept

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 10m

1 stop

MEL18:55Melbourne

$1,835

Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Qatar Airways

19 May

MEL22:45Melbourne

43h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

15 June

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m

1 stop

MEL22:05Melbourne

$1,727

Qatar Airways

7 July

MEL22:45Melbourne

32h 35m

1 stop

ADD00:20Addis Ababa Bole

20 July

ADD01:50Addis Ababa Bole

37h 15m

1 stop

MEL22:05Melbourne

$1,745

Qatar Airways

25 Aug

MEL22:45Melbourne

32h 35m

1 stop

ADD00:20Addis Ababa Bole

9 Dec

ADD01:45Addis Ababa Bole

37h 35m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

$1,760

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MEL - CAI

MELCAI

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11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Mon 22/6

14:15-09:00

1 stop35h 45m

$1,180

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

11:00-08:45

1 stop28h 45m

Cairo

Mon 22/6

14:15-09:00

1 stop35h 45m

$1,198

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

17:20-07:45

1 stop21h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 31/5

14:05-15:50

1 stop18h 45m

$1,684

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 7/7

17:20-12:30

1 stop26h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 21/7

14:05-15:50

1 stop18h 45m

$1,692

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

06:55-19:20

1 stop21h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

13:40-18:10

1 stop19h 30m

$1,714

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 7/7

22:45-00:20

1 stop32h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 20/7

01:50-22:05

1 stop37h 15m

$1,745

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

22:45-00:20

1 stop32h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 9/12

01:45-23:20

1 stop37h 35m

$1,760

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MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 29/10

06:00-15:00

1 stop18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

$1,905

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 3/11

14:50-15:00

1 stop33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop20h 45m

$1,908

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 27/7

23:35-09:25

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/7

10:40-11:00

2 stops40h 20m

$1,992

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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 October, then book flights to Africa from Melbourne during February instead. Flights to Africa in February, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $1,684.

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 $1,631 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 $1,201 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	14h 30m
Direct flights	Tue, Wed, Sat and Sun
Airports in Africa	493 airports

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Africa takes 14h 30m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to Africa on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 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), Cape Town Intl (CPT), Cairo (CAI), Marrakech Menara (RAK) and 1 more.

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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 21 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of May 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
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $739	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 451 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $760	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 233 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $782	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 47 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $894	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,437 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $928	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 211 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Air India	PriceFrom $988	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,957 reviews	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,020	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,510 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,033	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,052	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,362 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,218	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,037 reviews	Search Qantas Airways 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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