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

IndiGo, China Eastern, and Turkish Airlines 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 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.

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 June 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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11:00 - 10:00

MEL

CAI

30h 00m

1 stop

13:45 - 12:40

CAI

MEL

39h 55m

1 stop

$1,311China Eastern

Sun, 26 Jul - Thu, 10 Sep

11:00 - 10:00

MEL

CAI

30h 00m

1 stop

13:45 - 09:00

CAI

MEL

36h 15m

1 stop

$1,313China Eastern

Fri, 14 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

18:25 - 19:20

MEL

JNB

32h 55m

1 stop

13:45 - 21:35

JNB

MEL

22h 50m

1 stop

$1,602Singapore Airlines

Mon, 28 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

22:45 - 00:20

MEL

ADD

32h 35m

1 stop

01:50 - 22:05

ADD

MEL

37h 15m

1 stop

$1,635Qatar Airways

Tue, 8 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

22:45 - 00:20

MEL

ADD

32h 35m

1 stop

01:50 - 22:05

ADD

MEL

37h 15m

1 stop

$1,637Qatar Airways

Tue, 8 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

18:25 - 19:20

MEL

JNB

32h 55m

1 stop

20:25 - 17:10

JNB

MEL

36h 45m

1 stop

$1,653Singapore Airlines

Mon, 3 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug

18:20 - 08:20

MEL

JNB

23h 00m

1 stop

09:50 - 17:00

JNB

MEL

22h 10m

1 stop

$1,736Etihad Airways

Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

18:20 - 08:20

MEL

JNB

23h 00m

1 stop

09:50 - 17:00

JNB

MEL

22h 10m

1 stop

$1,737Etihad Airways

Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

06:00 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

18h 25m

1 stop

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m

1 stop

$2,413Qantas Airways

Wed, 22 Jul - Mon, 17 Aug

16:40 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

31h 45m

1 stop

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m

1 stop

$2,416Qantas Airways

Tue, 21 Jul - Mon, 17 Aug

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Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

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Qantas Airways

22 July

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 25m

1 stop

JNB16:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

17 Aug

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m

1 stop

AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon

$2,413

Qantas Airways

2 Nov

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 00m

1 stop

JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

16 Nov

JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m

1 stop

AVV23:15Melbourne Avalon

$2,429

Qantas Airways

18 Nov

AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon

18h 00m

1 stop

JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

2 Dec

JNB17:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m

1 stop

AVV20:20Melbourne Avalon

$2,450

Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne to Africa

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Melbourne to Africa flight tickets

Etihad Airways

18 Nov

MEL18:20Melbourne

23h 00m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

2 Dec

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 10m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,736

Etihad Airways

18 Nov

MEL18:20Melbourne

23h 00m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

2 Dec

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 10m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,737

Etihad Airways

18 Nov

MEL18:20Melbourne

23h 00m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

2 Dec

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 10m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$1,739

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MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 26/7

11:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Cairo

Thu 10/9

13:45-12:40

1 stop39h 55m

$1,311

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 14/8

11:00-10:00

1 stop30h 00m

Cairo

Tue 1/9

13:45-09:00

1 stop36h 15m

$1,313

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 28/9

18:25-19:20

1 stop32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

13:45-21:35

1 stop22h 50m

$1,602

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

22:45-00:20

1 stop32h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 21/9

01:50-22:05

1 stop37h 15m

$1,635

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

22:45-00:20

1 stop32h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 21/9

01:50-22:05

1 stop37h 15m

$1,637

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

18:25-19:20

1 stop32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

20:25-17:10

1 stop36h 45m

$1,653

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,736

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

$1,737

Fastest return journey

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 22/7

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/8

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$2,413

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 21/7

16:40-16:25

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/8

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

$2,416

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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 May, then book flights to Africa from Melbourne during April instead. Flights to Africa in April, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $1,746.

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 $1,696 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 $1,273 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	14h 45m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Africa	493 airports

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Africa takes 14h 45m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to Africa every day.

There are 493 airports in Africa. From Melbourne there are direct flights to Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. (MRU), Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), Cairo (CAI), Harare (HRE) and 2 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 June 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 $760	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 34 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $763	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 462 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $785	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 234 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $834	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,384 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $923	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,454 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $964	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 224 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,065	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,409 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,065	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,545 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,240	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,256	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,047 reviews	Search Qantas 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.