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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa from $671

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 13/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
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 (MEL) 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 21 January 2025.

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$1,343

One-way from

$691
7/3-21/3
  • 7/3-21/3
  • 5 total stops
  • 60h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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23/3
  • 23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 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 21 January 2025.

Mon 21/711:00MEL - CAI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 1/914:30CAI - MEL
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/1$1,323
Fri 7/321:25MEL - CAI
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/313:50CAI - MEL
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,343
Mon 12/515:40MEL - JNB
1 stop34h 55mSingapore Airlines
Thu 5/613:45JNB - MEL
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,346
Thu 17/420:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Sat 26/414:45CAI - MEL
1 stop40h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,378
Tue 29/413:25MEL - NBO
1 stop40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/500:30NBO - MEL
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,575
Thu 17/421:45MEL - NBO
1 stop32h 15mAirAsia X
Wed 23/400:30NBO - MEL
1 stop22h 00mAirAsia X
Deal found 20/1$1,577
Thu 17/410:20MEL - NBO
2 stops28h 10mChina Southern
Sun 11/515:00NBO - MEL
2 stops34h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 20/1$1,630
Sun 9/300:35MEL - JNB
1 stop38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/308:50JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,651
Tue 18/317:10MEL - JNB
1 stop30h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 27/413:35JNB - MEL
1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/1$1,654
Tue 1/416:40MEL - CPT
2 stops25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sun 4/510:40CPT - MEL
2 stops39h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,678
Wed 1/1010:20MEL - ADD
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1123:55ADD - MEL
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,782
Thu 20/223:30MEL - CPT
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 9/312:35CPT - MEL
1 stop44h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,787

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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

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MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

21:25-00:05

3 stops35h 40m

Cairo

Fri 21/3

13:50-23:45

2 stops24h 55m

$1,343

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

15:40-18:35

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

13:45-04:20

1 stop30h 35m

$1,346

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

22:30-08:00

1 stop42h 30m

Cairo

Fri 21/3

12:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

$1,355

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Thu 17/4

20:20-05:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Sat 26/4

14:45-14:20

1 stop40h 35m

$1,378

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Tue 29/4

13:25-23:00

1 stop40h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 30/5

00:30-05:30

1 stop22h 00m

$1,575

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Thu 17/4

21:45-23:00

1 stop32h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 23/4

00:30-05:30

1 stop22h 00m

$1,577

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Thu 17/4

10:20-07:30

2 stops28h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 11/5

15:00-08:40

2 stops34h 40m

$1,630

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

16:40-09:25

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/5

10:40-09:50

2 stops39h 10m

$1,678

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 11/2

17:10-09:25

1 stop25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/2

08:50-18:25

1 stop24h 35m

$1,689

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Tue 4/3

13:10-13:10

2 stops33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

11:20-23:15

1 stop26h 55m

$1,729

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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 Airport to Africa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Africa (average of $1,158). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 21 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport 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 21 January 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Hainan Airlines
7.7
Good
36 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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 Airport to Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $817. Users have also found prices from $845 and $1,123 on Hainan Airlines and Qatar Airways, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Melbourne - Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. or Melbourne - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl, Melbourne - Cairo is the most popular route from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Africa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Africa (average of $1,158). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 21 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,160Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$1,204Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,253Average$1,944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,300Average$1,867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,303Average$2,604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,310Average$1,752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,451Average$1,538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,523Average$2,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest$1,530Average$1,800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,553Average$2,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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