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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Africa from $779

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
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 4 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,361

One-way from

$779
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 13/1-16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 82h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
10/2
  • 10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Africa

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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 4 January 2025.

Mon 13/121:30MEL - CAI
1 stop42h 15mSichuan Airlines
Sun 16/214:00CAI - MEL
1 stop39h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/1$1,361
Wed 19/206:15MEL - CAI
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/200:50CAI - MEL
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,366
Fri 7/312:00MEL - CAI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 22/312:30CAI - MEL
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/1$1,374
Tue 1/718:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Fri 25/719:50JNB - MEL
1 stop37h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,512
Tue 7/118:00MEL - NBO
3 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/200:30NBO - MEL
3 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,648
Thu 23/118:15MEL - JNB
1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 19/210:00JNB - MEL
1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/1$1,718
Mon 10/213:10MEL - JNB
3 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/213:20JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$1,722
Sat 1/216:55MEL - NBO
2 stops44h 45mIndiGo
Tue 25/206:40NBO - MEL
2 stops43h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 2/1$1,734
Thu 23/106:00AVV - JNB
1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 19/217:15JNB - AVV
1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/1$1,784
Tue 11/200:35MEL - CPT
2 stops42h 00mSingapore Airlines
Wed 12/310:40CPT - MEL
2 stops25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,804
Tue 18/215:40MEL - CPT
2 stops27h 40mSouth African
Tue 25/208:55CPT - MEL
2 stops28h 00mSouth African
Deal found 3/1$1,816
Thu 23/106:00MEL - JNB
1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 12/217:15JNB - MEL
1 stop16h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/1$1,823

Find flights from Melbourne to Africa within your budget

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MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

06:15-14:15

2 stops41h 00m

Cairo

Tue 25/2

00:50-23:45

2 stops37h 55m

$1,366

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

12:00-08:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Sat 22/3

12:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

$1,374

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 15/2

21:30-06:45

1 stop42h 15m

Cairo

Sat 29/3

14:00-15:20

1 stop40h 20m

$1,408

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 1/7

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/7

19:50-17:10

1 stop37h 20m

$1,512

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Thu 23/1

18:15-08:35

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

10:00-16:55

1 stop21h 55m

$1,718

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 10/2

13:10-19:40

3 stops39h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/2

13:20-23:45

1 stop25h 25m

$1,722

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sat 1/2

16:55-05:40

2 stops44h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 25/2

06:40-10:10

2 stops43h 30m

$1,734

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sat 1/2

15:10-23:00

1 stop39h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 24/2

00:30-05:00

1 stop20h 30m

$1,739

MelbourneJohannesburg

AVV - JNB

AVVJNB

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 23/1

06:00-14:45

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

17:15-23:15

1 stop21h 00m

$1,784

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 11/2

00:35-09:35

2 stops42h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/3

10:40-21:25

2 stops25h 45m

$1,804

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Africa (average of $1,164). Flying from Melbourne to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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 4 January 2025.

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 4 January 2025.
8.1
Very Good
3,345 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
3,345 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,345 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,345 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,338 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,345 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.7
Good
56 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,345 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,123. Singapore Airlines flights start at $1,197 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $1,197 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Africa (average of $1,164). Flying from Melbourne to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 4 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,166Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$1,206Average$1,460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,288Average$1,947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,307Average$2,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,314Average$1,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,346Average$1,889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,455Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,503Average$2,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,528Average$2,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest$1,535Average$1,809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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