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

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, and Qatar 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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11:00 - 09:00

MEL

CAI

29h 00m

1 stop

14:30 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 10m

1 stop

$1,089China Eastern

Mon, 11 May - Sun, 24 May

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

11:00 - 08:00

MEL

CAI

29h 00m

1 stop

14:30 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 10m

1 stop

$1,120China Eastern

Sun, 12 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr

05:55 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

20h 40m

1 stop

19:50 - 17:10

JNB

MEL

37h 20m

1 stop

$1,192Singapore Airlines

Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

05:55 - 18:35

MEL

JNB

20h 40m

1 stop

19:50 - 07:25

JNB

MEL

27h 35m

1 stop

$1,245Singapore Airlines

Fri, 31 Jul - Tue, 11 Aug

15:45 - 11:55

MEL

CMN

29h 10m

2 stops

20:50 - 04:55

CMN

MEL

23h 05m

1 stop

$1,655Qatar Airways

Tue, 12 May - Sun, 24 May

15:45 - 11:55

MEL

CMN

29h 10m

2 stops

14:10 - 04:55

CMN

MEL

29h 45m

1 stop

$1,667Qatar 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

$1,842Etihad Airways

Tue, 12 May - Sun, 24 May

06:00 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

18h 25m

1 stop

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m

1 stop

$1,960Qantas Airways

Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 18 May

06:00 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

18h 25m

1 stop

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m

1 stop

$1,998Qantas Airways

Sat, 16 May - Sat, 30 May

Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Melbourne to Africa flight tickets

Etihad Airways

15 Mar

MEL18:20Melbourne

23h 00m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

29 Mar

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 00m

1 stop

MEL16:50Melbourne

$1,461

Etihad Airways

28 Feb

MEL18:20Melbourne

23h 00m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

16 Mar

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 10m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,518

Etihad Airways

5 Mar

MEL18:20Melbourne

23h 00m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

11 Mar

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 10m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,521

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to Africa flight tickets

Qantas Airways

20 Apr

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 25m

1 stop

JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

18 May

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m

1 stop

AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon

$1,960

Qantas Airways

16 May

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 25m

1 stop

JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

30 May

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m

1 stop

AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon

$1,998

Qantas Airways

6 June

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 25m

1 stop

JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

29 June

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m

1 stop

AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon

$2,005

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MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Sun 24/5

14:30-12:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,089

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

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

11:00-08:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Sun 26/4

14:30-12:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,120

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 26/8

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

19:50-17:10

1 stop37h 20m

$1,192

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

19:50-07:25

1 stop27h 35m

$1,245

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL - CMN

MELCMN

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

15:45-11:55

2 stops29h 10m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 24/5

20:50-04:55

1 stop23h 05m

$1,655

MelbourneCasablanca

MEL - CMN

MELCMN

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

15:45-11:55

2 stops29h 10m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 24/5

14:10-04:55

1 stop29h 45m

$1,667

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

$1,842

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 20/4

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$1,960

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 16/5

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$1,998

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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 $1,276.

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 $1,700 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 $1,329 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 30m
Direct flights	Wed
Airports in Africa	492 airports

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Africa takes 16h 30m

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

There are 492 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 $627	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 539 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $753	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 445 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $823	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,180 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $915	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,421 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $937	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 45 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $937	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 196 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,035	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,970 reviews	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,035	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,465 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,050	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,073	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,238 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.