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 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 17 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?

China Eastern, 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 18 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of September 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.

$734 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Africa in 2026/27

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12:00 - 07:30MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

28h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:00 - 14:05CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

40h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,312China Eastern

Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 20 Dec

12:00 - 10:00MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

14:00 - 14:05CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

40h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,357China Eastern

Mon, 12 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

14:00 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

33h 35m3 stops Singapore Changi Chennai Sharjah

03:55 - 21:20CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

33h 25m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Thiruvananthapuram Singapore Changi

$1,423Multiple Airlines

Mon, 12 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

14:00 - 13:10MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

31h 10m3 stops Singapore Changi Chennai Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:00 - 14:05CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

40h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,479Multiple Airlines

Mon, 12 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

18:20 - 07:45MEL Melbourne-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

21h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 16:45ADD Addis Ababa Bole-MEL Melbourne

34h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,606Etihad Airways

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

18:20 - 12:45MEL Melbourne-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

26h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:05 - 17:00ADD Addis Ababa Bole-MEL Melbourne

18h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,653Etihad Airways

Sun, 31 Jan - Mon, 15 Feb

18:50 - 00:15MEL Melbourne-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

37h 25m2 stops Perth Doha Hamad Intl

01:45 - 23:20ADD Addis Ababa Bole-MEL Melbourne

37h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,691Qatar Airways

Sun, 8 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

23:40 - 00:15MEL Melbourne-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

32h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

01:45 - 11:05ADD Addis Ababa Bole-MEL Melbourne

25h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,702Qatar Airways

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

00:35 - 09:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 50m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 12:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

40h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

$1,766Singapore Airlines

Sun, 7 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb

19:25 - 09:25MEL Melbourne-CPT Cape Town Intl

47h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 07:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MEL Melbourne

36h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

$1,994Singapore Airlines

Sun, 14 Mar - Sat, 1 May

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16:10 - 09:10MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:05 - 23:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

24h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,800Qatar Airways

Thu, 24 Sep - Fri, 23 Oct

16:10 - 11:00MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

14:05 - 23:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

24h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,058Qatar Airways

Thu, 24 Sep - Fri, 23 Oct

07:45 - 18:00MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

41h 15m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Muscat Seeb

00:35 - 07:30CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

46h 55m2 stops Riyadh King Khaled Intl Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$2,127Multiple Airlines

Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

23:30 - 02:20MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

33h 50m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Muscat Seeb

18:50 - 09:20CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

30h 30m2 stops Muscat Seeb Kuala Lumpur Intl

$2,127Multiple Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

13:25 - 05:40MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

47h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 06:15NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

40h 35m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$2,325IndiGo

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

05:15 - 06:50MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

32h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:05 - 09:50CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

29h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

$2,346Emirates

Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

05:15 - 06:50MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

32h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:05 - 09:50CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

29h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

$2,346Emirates

Thu, 24 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

17:20 - 06:10MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:35 - 15:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

19h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,520Etihad Airways

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

17:20 - 00:35MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

38h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:00 - 16:50CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

17h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,569Etihad Airways

Tue, 22 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

14:25 - 07:55MEL Melbourne-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

11:10 - 22:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MEL Melbourne

27h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$2,632Cathay Pacific

Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

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Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Virgin Australia

2 Nov

MEL23:40Melbourne

24h 55m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

22 Nov

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

$1,801

Virgin Australia

2 Nov

MEL23:40Melbourne

24h 55m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

22 Nov

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

$1,803

Virgin Australia

2 Nov

MEL08:30Melbourne

33h 10m

2 stops

JNB08:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

22 Nov

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

$1,935

Turkish Airlines flights from Melbourne to Africa

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Melbourne to Africa flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

2 Nov

MEL22:35Melbourne

46h 30m

2 stops

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

9 Nov

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

42h 30m

2 stops

MEL20:45Melbourne

$1,929

Turkish Airlines

2 Nov

MEL22:35Melbourne

45h 20m

2 stops

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

9 Nov

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 55m

2 stops

MEL20:45Melbourne

$1,991

Turkish Airlines

26 Oct

MEL22:35Melbourne

46h 30m

2 stops

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

23 Nov

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

42h 30m

2 stops

MEL20:45Melbourne

$2,003

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MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Sun 20/12

13:00-14:05

1 stop40h 05m

$1,312

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

12:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Cairo

Wed 28/10

14:00-14:05

1 stop40h 05m

$1,357

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

14:00-15:35

3 stops33h 35m

Cairo

Tue 27/10

03:55-21:20

3 stops33h 25m

$1,423

MelbourneCairo

MEL Melbourne - CAI Cairo

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

14:00-13:10

3 stops31h 10m

Cairo

Wed 28/10

14:00-14:05

1 stop40h 05m

$1,479

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL Melbourne - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

MELADD

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

18:20-07:45

1 stop21h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 11/11

21:50-16:45

1 stop34h 55m

$1,606

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MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL Melbourne - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

MELADD

Melbourne

Sun 31/1

18:20-12:45

1 stop26h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 15/2

14:05-17:00

1 stop18h 55m

$1,653

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL Melbourne - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

MELADD

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

18:50-00:15

2 stops37h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 18/11

01:45-23:20

1 stop37h 35m

$1,690

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL Melbourne - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

23:40-00:15

1 stop32h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 2/12

01:45-11:05

2 stops25h 20m

$1,702

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 7/2

00:35-09:25

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/2

10:40-12:10

2 stops40h 30m

$1,766

MelbourneCape Town

MEL Melbourne - CPT Cape Town Intl

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 14/3

19:25-09:25

2 stops47h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/5

10:40-07:25

2 stops36h 45m

$1,994

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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 March instead. Flights to Africa in March, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $1,866.

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 $1,748 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 $1,459 on momondo.

Cheap Melbourne to Africa flight deals and tips

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Best price found	$734
Fastest flight time	16h 50m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat and Sun
Airports in Africa	494 airports

The best one-way flight to Africa from Melbourne in the past 72 hours is $734. The best return flight deal from Melbourne to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,312.

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Africa takes 16h 50m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to Africa on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 494 airports in Africa. From Melbourne there are direct flights to Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. (MRU), Cape Town Intl (CPT), Cairo (CAI), Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

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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 18 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of September 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
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $719	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 35 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $758	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 476 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $773	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 243 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $820	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,662 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $925	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,466 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $964	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 243 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,007	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,077	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,606 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $1,133	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 582 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,181	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,532 reviews	Search Etihad 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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