Which airlines fly to Africa?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates 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 29% 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.

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

Sichuan Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Singapore 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 November 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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07:00 - 18:35MEL-JNB

20h 35m1 stop

19:50 - 05:20JNB-MEL

24h 30m1 stop

$1,170Singapore Airlines

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Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr

00:35 - 18:35MEL-JNB

27h 00m1 stop

19:50 - 08:25JNB-MEL

27h 35m1 stop

$1,199Singapore Airlines

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Tue, 17 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr

18:20 - 13:25MEL-HRE

28h 05m2 stops

02:20 - 16:35HRE-MEL

29h 15m2 stops

$1,605Etihad Airways

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Wed, 25 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar

18:20 - 12:45MEL-ADD

26h 25m1 stop

14:05 - 17:00ADD-MEL

18h 55m1 stop

$1,610Etihad Airways

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Tue, 13 Jan - Tue, 17 Feb

05:45 - 15:00MEL-JNB

18h 15m1 stop

22:30 - 23:25JNB-MEL

15h 55m1 stop

$1,692Qantas Airways

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17:10 - 00:15MEL-ADD

39h 05m1 stop

01:45 - 23:20ADD-MEL

37h 35m1 stop

$1,708Qatar Airways

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06:00 - 22:50MEL-CPT

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07:00 - 23:50CPT-MEL

31h 50m2 stops

$1,740Qantas Airways

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23:40 - 22:50MEL-CPT

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12:35 - 23:45CPT-MEL

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$1,966Qatar Airways

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23:55 - 16:45MEL-CPT

25h 50m1 stop

18:30 - 06:25CPT-MEL

26h 55m1 stop

$2,079Emirates

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22:30 - 11:40MEL-CPT

46h 10m1 stop

18:30 - 06:25CPT-MEL

26h 55m1 stop

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Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Africa

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18 Mar

MEL07:00Melbourne

20h 35m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

1 Apr

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m

1 stop

MEL05:20Melbourne

$1,170

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17 Mar

MEL00:35Melbourne

27h 00m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

1 Apr

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 35m

1 stop

MEL08:25Melbourne

$1,199

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19 Mar

MEL19:25Melbourne

32h 10m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

2 Apr

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 50m

1 stop

MEL21:35Melbourne

$1,291

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Qantas Airways

16 Mar

MEL05:45Melbourne

18h 15m

1 stop

JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29 Mar

JNB22:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 55m

1 stop

MEL23:25Melbourne

$1,692

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Qantas Airways

18 Jan

MEL06:00Melbourne

25h 50m

2 stops

CPT22:50Cape Town Intl

8 Feb

CPT07:00Cape Town Intl

31h 50m

2 stops

MEL23:50Melbourne

$1,740

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16 Jan

MEL21:00Melbourne

31h 55m

2 stops

CPT19:55Cape Town Intl

21 Feb

CPT09:00Cape Town Intl

25h 20m

2 stops

MEL19:20Melbourne

$1,779

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19:50-05:20

1 stop24h 30m

$1,170

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Tue 17/3

00:35-18:35

1 stop27h 00m

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19:50-08:25

1 stop27h 35m

$1,199

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MEL - HRE

MELHRE

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

18:20-13:25

2 stops28h 05m

Harare

Sat 28/3

02:20-16:35

2 stops29h 15m

$1,605

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MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 13/1

18:20-12:45

1 stop26h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 17/2

14:05-17:00

1 stop18h 55m

$1,610

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

05:45-15:00

1 stop18h 15m

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Sun 29/3

22:30-23:25

1 stop15h 55m

$1,692

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MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 16/12

17:10-00:15

1 stop39h 05m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 22/12

01:45-23:20

1 stop37h 35m

$1,708

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MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

06:00-22:50

2 stops25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

07:00-23:50

2 stops31h 50m

$1,740

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MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

23:40-22:50

2 stops32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

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12:35-23:45

1 stop26h 10m

$1,966

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MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

23:55-16:45

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

18:30-06:25

1 stop26h 55m

$2,079

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

22:30-11:40

1 stop46h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

18:30-06:25

1 stop26h 55m

$2,085

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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 $1,427.

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 $2,088. 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 $2,209.

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 $1,901. 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 $2,514 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 $1,954 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 $1,752 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 November 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

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $868	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 424 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,019	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 43 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,022	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 174 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,115	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,391 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,119	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,135	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,940 reviews	Search Air India flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,294	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,284 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,356	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,039 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $1,449	Free cancellation	Rating 6.9 494 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,485	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 886 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air 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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