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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Africa from $618

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Africa (AF0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 December 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 December 2024.

Wed 4/1207:45MEL - NBO
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/1200:30NBO - MEL
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,623
Wed 4/1206:15MEL - NBO
1 stop24h 45mAirAsia X
Mon 9/1200:30NBO - MEL
1 stop20h 30mAirAsia X
Deal found 1/12$1,683
Thu 5/1221:30MEL - CAI
1 stop42h 15mSichuan Airlines
Sun 15/1214:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 30/11$1,929
Sat 7/1207:45MEL - CAI
3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/101:30CAI - MEL
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,108
Fri 6/1213:35MEL - MRU
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/1219:10MRU - MEL
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11$2,274
Tue 3/1215:00MEL - ACC
2 stops39h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/1201:30ACC - MEL
2 stops44h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,521
Mon 9/1222:40MEL - CAI
2 stops30h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 20/123:25CAI - MEL
2 stops36h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/11$2,539
Tue 17/1218:00MEL - ADD
3 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/304:05ADD - MEL
3 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$2,587
Wed 25/1206:00MEL - CAI
2 stops32h 05mEtihad Airways
Sat 18/113:50CAI - MEL
1 stop18h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/11$2,752
Tue 17/1222:30MEL - CAI
1 stop42h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 20/112:30CAI - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/12$2,768
Tue 10/1223:30MEL - NBO
1 stop40h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 28/217:00NBO - MEL
1 stop41h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/12$2,775
Sat 28/1218:15MEL - NBO
1 stop27h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 19/118:20NBO - MEL
1 stop38h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/12$2,780

Find flights from Melbourne to Africa within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 705,290 searches. Data last updated 2 December 2024.

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MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 18/1

06:15-06:45

2 stops57h 30m

Cairo

Sat 22/2

14:00-14:45

1 stop39h 45m

$1,434

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 1/2

21:30-06:45

1 stop42h 15m

Cairo

Sun 16/2

14:00-14:45

1 stop39h 45m

$1,531

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Mon 13/1

06:15-23:00

1 stop24h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 29/1

00:30-05:00

1 stop20h 30m

$1,571

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 9/1

12:00-08:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Thu 13/2

12:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

$1,589

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Fri 24/1

18:15-13:30

1 stop27h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/2

18:20-16:55

1 stop38h 35m

$1,740

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 1/2

22:40-23:55

2 stops34h 15m

Cairo

Sun 16/2

05:20-20:55

2 stops30h 35m

$1,766

MelbourneAddis Ababa

MEL - ADD

MELADD

Melbourne

Sun 12/1

11:05-05:55

1 stop26h 50m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 28/5

23:50-05:40

1 stop22h 50m

$1,781

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 29/1

06:00-14:45

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

17:15-20:20

1 stop18h 05m

$1,812

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 22/1

18:15-16:25

1 stop31h 10m

Cairo

Wed 5/2

06:35-16:55

1 stop25h 20m

$1,821

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 29/1

13:35-15:35

3 stops35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

09:55-07:25

3 stops36h 30m

$1,824

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Africa?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Africa (average of $1,115). Flying from Melbourne to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,587). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to AF?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 December 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Africa ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Africa. Reviews last updated 2 December 2024.
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
1,340 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.8
Good
1,343 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.6
Good
1,628 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Africa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Sichuan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $792. Singapore Airlines flights start at $1,092 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $1,166 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Africa?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Africa?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Africa (average of $1,115). Flying from Melbourne to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,587). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 705,290 searches. Data last updated 2 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,113Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$1,145Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,236Average$1,847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,247Average$2,795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,253Average$1,677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,314Average$1,831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,388Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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IndiGoCheapest$1,464Average$1,719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,467Average$2,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,483Average$2,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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