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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa from $572

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,174

One-way from

$572

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,140
24/4-21/5
  • 24/4-21/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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20/5
  • 20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($201 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 February 2025.

Thu 24/413:00MEL - NBO
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/500:30NBO - MEL
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,174
Thu 24/421:45MEL - NBO
1 stop32h 15mAirAsia X
Wed 21/500:30NBO - MEL
1 stop22h 00mAirAsia X
Deal found 21/2$1,245
Sun 23/312:00MEL - CAI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 30/313:30CAI - MEL
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/2$1,248
Tue 1/421:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Thu 1/514:45CAI - MEL
1 stop40h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,286
Fri 7/1116:40MEL - JNB
1 stop34h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sun 23/1113:45JNB - MEL
1 stop36h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,297
Sat 22/301:30MEL - CAI
2 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/401:45CAI - MEL
2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,342
Sun 23/320:45MEL - CAI
2 stops44h 30mHainan Airlines
Sun 30/311:25CAI - MEL
2 stops42h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,377
Sun 20/405:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 35mEtihad Airways
Fri 30/509:50JNB - MEL
1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,510
Sun 1/611:00MEL - RAK
2 stops55h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/610:05RAK - MEL
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,674
Sun 3/809:15MEL - CPT
2 stops32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Wed 6/810:40CPT - MEL
2 stops49h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,682
Tue 6/515:15MEL - JNB
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/513:55JNB - MEL
1 stop42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,695
Tue 11/318:00MEL - MRU
3 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/410:00MRU - MEL
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,739

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

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Melbourne

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Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Thu 24/4

13:00-23:00

2 stops41h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 21/5

00:30-20:15

2 stops36h 45m

$1,174

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Thu 24/4

21:45-23:00

1 stop32h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 21/5

00:30-05:30

1 stop22h 00m

$1,245

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 23/3

12:00-08:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Sun 30/3

13:30-10:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,248

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

21:20-05:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Thu 1/5

14:45-14:20

1 stop40h 35m

$1,286

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

01:30-10:25

2 stops41h 55m

Cairo

Fri 11/4

01:45-03:15

2 stops41h 30m

$1,342

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 23/3

20:45-08:15

2 stops44h 30m

Cairo

Sun 30/3

11:25-15:05

2 stops42h 40m

$1,377

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

18:25-18:35

1 stop32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

13:45-17:10

1 stop19h 25m

$1,480

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 20/4

05:00-08:35

1 stop35h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

09:50-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

$1,510

MelbourneMarrakech

MEL - RAK

MELRAK

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

11:00-09:20

2 stops55h 20m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 11/6

10:05-09:00

2 stops37h 55m

$1,674

MelbourneCape Town

MEL - CPT

MELCPT

Melbourne

Sun 3/8

09:15-09:25

2 stops32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/8

10:40-20:35

2 stops49h 55m

$1,682

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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 $1,117). 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 February 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 February 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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
1,299 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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
3,276 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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
7.8
Good
31 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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
1,333 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for AirAsia X. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $608. Users have also found prices from $706 and $746 on Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Melbourne - Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. or Melbourne - Cape Town 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 $1,117). 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 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,131Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,139Average$1,875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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China EasternCheapest$1,182Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,190Average$1,771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,274Average$2,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,280Average$1,704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,413Average$2,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,418Average$1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,445Average$2,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,480Average$2,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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