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 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 38% 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 July 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.

$806 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Africa in 2026

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12:00 - 07:30

MEL

CAI

28h 30m

1 stop

13:00 - 10:00

CAI

MEL

36h 00m

1 stop

$1,333China Eastern

Sun, 1 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

12:00 - 08:30

MEL

CAI

28h 30m

1 stop

14:00 - 14:05

CAI

MEL

40h 05m

1 stop

$1,381China Eastern

Sun, 25 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

18:20 - 08:20

MEL

JNB

23h 00m

1 stop

09:50 - 17:00

JNB

MEL

22h 10m

1 stop

$1,719Etihad Airways

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

18:20 - 08:20

MEL

JNB

23h 00m

1 stop

09:50 - 17:00

JNB

MEL

22h 10m

1 stop

$1,751Etihad Airways

Tue, 20 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

22:45 - 00:20

MEL

ADD

32h 35m

1 stop

01:50 - 23:05

ADD

MEL

37h 15m

1 stop

$1,756Qatar Airways

Sun, 9 Aug - Sat, 17 Oct

17:10 - 10:30

MEL

CPT

26h 20m

1 stop

12:35 - 23:20

CPT

MEL

25h 45m

1 stop

$1,785Qatar Airways

Mon, 26 Oct - Mon, 23 Nov

10:20 - 06:30

MEL

NBO

27h 10m

1 stop

13:15 - 08:40

NBO

MEL

36h 25m

1 stop

$2,065China Southern

Wed, 5 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

21:10 - 06:30

MEL

NBO

40h 20m

1 stop

13:15 - 08:40

NBO

MEL

36h 25m

1 stop

$2,068China Southern

Sun, 2 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

15:10 - 21:55

MEL

RAK

41h 45m

2 stops

16:15 - 21:40

RAK

MEL

42h 25m

2 stops

$2,221Turkish Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

15:10 - 21:55

MEL

RAK

41h 45m

2 stops

16:15 - 21:40

RAK

MEL

42h 25m

2 stops

$2,230Turkish Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

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Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Etihad Airways

13 Oct

MEL18:20Melbourne

31h 00m

1 stop

CAI17:20Cairo

5 Nov

CAI13:50Cairo

18h 10m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,646

Etihad Airways

14 Oct

MEL18:20Melbourne

19h 05m

1 stop

CAI05:25Cairo

31 Oct

CAI19:00Cairo

37h 00m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,649

Etihad Airways

13 Oct

MEL18:20Melbourne

31h 00m

1 stop

CAI17:20Cairo

5 Nov

CAI13:50Cairo

18h 10m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,665

Cathay Pacific flights from Melbourne to Africa

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Melbourne to Africa flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

27 July

MEL14:25Melbourne

25h 30m

1 stop

JNB07:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

3 Aug

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 45m

1 stop

MEL05:55Melbourne

$2,274

Cathay Pacific

27 July

MEL14:25Melbourne

25h 30m

1 stop

JNB07:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

3 Aug

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 45m

1 stop

MEL05:55Melbourne

$2,277

Cathay Pacific

31 July

MEL14:25Melbourne

25h 30m

1 stop

JNB07:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

12 Aug

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 05m

1 stop

MEL22:15Melbourne

$2,324

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MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Thu 19/11

13:00-10:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,333

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

12:00-08:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Thu 29/10

14:00-14:05

1 stop40h 05m

$1,381

Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,719

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,751

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Sun 9/8

22:45-00:20

1 stop32h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 17/10

01:50-23:05

1 stop37h 15m

$1,756

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

17:10-10:30

1 stop26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

12:35-23:20

1 stop25h 45m

$1,785

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

10:20-06:30

1 stop27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 1/9

13:15-08:40

1 stop36h 25m

$2,065

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 2/8

21:10-06:30

1 stop40h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 17/8

13:15-08:40

1 stop36h 25m

$2,068

MelbourneMarrakech

MEL - RAK

MELRAK

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

15:10-21:55

2 stops41h 45m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 4/11

16:15-21:40

2 stops42h 25m

$2,221

MelbourneMarrakech

MEL - RAK

MELRAK

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

15:10-21:55

2 stops41h 45m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 4/11

16:15-21:40

2 stops42h 25m

$2,230

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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 March, then book flights to Africa from Melbourne during October instead. Flights to Africa in October, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around $1,825.

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 $1,726 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 $1,303 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	16h 30m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat and Sun
Airports in Africa	493 airports

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

Direct flights go from Melbourne to Africa on Monday, 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), Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), Accra Kotoka (ACC), Marrakech Menara (RAK).

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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 20 operators available for flights from Melbourne to Africa as of July 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 $637	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 579 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $762	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 35 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $787	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 237 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $809	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 464 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $926	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,486 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $969	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 229 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,016	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,578 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,040	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,425 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,069	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,451 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,244	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,747 reviews	Search Qatar Airways 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.