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

Turkish Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Africa to Melbourne

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways and South African are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Africa to Melbourne?

Prices for flights from Africa to Melbourne were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Africa to Melbourne?

The number of operators available for flights from Africa to Melbourne is 12 as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Africa to Melbourne?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Africa to Melbourne.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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14:30 - 14:30

CAI

MEL

39h 00m1 stop

21:40 - 06:30

MEL

CAI

41h 50m1 stop

$1,150Sichuan Airlines

Sun, 28 Dec - Sun, 11 Jan

14:30 - 14:30

CAI

MEL

39h 00m1 stop

21:40 - 06:30

MEL

CAI

41h 50m1 stop

$1,299Sichuan Airlines

Fri, 26 Dec - Tue, 13 Jan

02:20 - 21:20

CAI

MEL

34h 00m2 stops

00:30 - 03:40

MEL

CAI

36h 10m2 stops

$1,401Turkish Airlines

Sun, 8 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

12:45 - 05:45

JNB

MEL

32h 00m1 stop

16:10 - 15:35

MEL

JNB

32h 25m1 stop

$1,427Qatar Airways

Tue, 3 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

09:50 - 17:00

JNB

MEL

22h 10m1 stop

18:20 - 08:20

MEL

JNB

23h 00m1 stop

$1,452Etihad Airways

Fri, 6 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar

05:25 - 09:25

CAI

MEL

43h 00m2 stops

13:25 - 20:50

MEL

CAI

38h 25m2 stops

$1,554Turkish Airlines

Tue, 3 Feb - Thu, 7 May

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m1 stop

06:00 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

18h 25m1 stop

$1,709Qantas Airways

Sat, 23 May - Wed, 27 May

18:45 - 22:50

JNB

AVV

20h 05m1 stop

06:00 - 16:25

AVV

JNB

18h 25m1 stop

$1,721Qantas Airways

Sat, 23 May - Wed, 27 May

12:05 - 17:00

EBB

MEL

44h 55m2 stops

18:20 - 13:15

MEL

EBB

50h 55m2 stops

$1,856Etihad Airways

Sun, 8 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

13:00 - 22:10

CPT

MEL

25h 10m1 stop

15:45 - 11:30

MEL

CPT

27h 45m1 stop

$1,874Qatar Airways

Thu, 30 Apr - Wed, 3 Jun

China Eastern flights from Africa to Melbourne

Our best China Eastern deals on Africa to Melbourne flight tickets

China Eastern

1 Feb

CAI13:00Cairo

40h 05m

1 stop

MEL14:05Melbourne

7 Feb

MEL14:00Melbourne

26h 30m

1 stop

CAI07:30Cairo

$1,503

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China Eastern

26 Jan

CAI13:00Cairo

36h 00m

1 stop

MEL10:00Melbourne

8 Feb

MEL12:00Melbourne

28h 30m

1 stop

CAI07:30Cairo

$1,667

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IndiGo flights from Africa to Melbourne

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IndiGo

21 Mar

NBO06:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

40h 45m

2 stops

MEL07:25Melbourne

2 Apr

MEL13:00Melbourne

24h 40m

2 stops

NBO05:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,666

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IndiGo

1 Feb

NBO06:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

40h 45m

2 stops

MEL07:25Melbourne

1 May

MEL12:00Melbourne

24h 40m

2 stops

NBO05:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,916

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Depart

Return

Price

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Sun 28/12

14:30-14:30

1 stop39h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 11/1

21:40-06:30

1 stop41h 50m

$1,150

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Fri 26/12

14:30-14:30

1 stop39h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 13/1

21:40-06:30

1 stop41h 50m

$1,299

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Sun 8/3

02:20-21:20

2 stops34h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

00:30-03:40

2 stops36h 10m

$1,401

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

12:45-05:45

1 stop32h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

16:10-15:35

1 stop32h 25m

$1,427

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

09:50-17:00

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

18:20-08:20

1 stop23h 00m

$1,452

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 3/2

05:25-09:25

2 stops43h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

13:25-20:50

2 stops38h 25m

$1,554

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 27/5

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

$1,709

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - AVV

JNBAVV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

18:45-22:50

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 27/5

06:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

$1,721

EntebbeMelbourne

EBB - MEL

EBBMEL

Entebbe

Sun 8/2

12:05-17:00

2 stops44h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

18:20-13:15

2 stops50h 55m

$1,856

Cape TownMelbourne

CPT - MEL

CPTMEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/4

13:00-22:10

1 stop25h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

15:45-11:30

1 stop27h 45m

$1,874

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Africa to Melbourne

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from Africa to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,702. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of October, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,718.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

Our data shows that Saturday is the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,745. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne on Sunday is $1,957.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Melbourne is in the afternoon. Flights from Africa to Melbourne during this time can be as low as $1,719. Flights to Melbourne are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $1,999. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $1,898 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from Africa for as low as $1,060 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	17h 30m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Africa to Melbourne takes 17h 30m

There are no direct flights from Africa to Melbourne. There are no popular flight routes from Africa to Melbourne.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Africa to Melbourne?
Prices for flights from Africa to Melbourne were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Africa to Melbourne?
The number of operators available for flights from Africa to Melbourne is 12 as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Africa to Melbourne?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Africa to Melbourne.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Africa to Melbourne

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Africa to Melbourne with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
AirAsia X	PriceFrom $621	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 43 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,053	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,412 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,061	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,116	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 947 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,183	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,095 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,201	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,331 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,223	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,090 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,224	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 178 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,239	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,679 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,461	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 48 reviews	Search South African flights

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