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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Africa from $605

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — JNB
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,227

One-way from

$605

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,096
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 25/5-30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 25/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($166 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($60 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 15 April 2025.

Sun 25/507:00MEL - NBO
1 stop23h 00mAirAsia X
Fri 30/500:30NBO - MEL
1 stop22h 00mAirAsia X
Deal found 14/4$1,227
Wed 14/507:00MEL - NBO
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/500:30NBO - MEL
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,233
Sat 26/711:00MEL - CAI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 21/814:30CAI - MEL
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/4$1,270
Sat 10/520:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Sat 28/614:45CAI - MEL
1 stop40h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,295
Wed 14/507:00MEL - CAI
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/514:40CAI - MEL
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,344
Sun 24/819:35MEL - NBO
1 stop30h 00mAir India
Sun 14/920:05NBO - MEL
1 stop38h 50mAir India
Deal found 14/4$1,604
Wed 11/605:55MEL - JNB
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Wed 25/619:50JNB - MEL
1 stop24h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,688
Wed 5/1112:00MEL - JNB
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1110:00JNB - MEL
1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,691
Sun 27/405:00MEL - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 11/509:50JNB - MEL
2 stops28h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,707
Tue 27/510:20MEL - NBO
2 stops27h 30mChina Southern
Fri 30/515:40NBO - MEL
2 stops34h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 14/4$1,745
Fri 24/1006:55MEL - CPT
2 stops35h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 3/1110:40CPT - MEL
2 stops34h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,786
Mon 12/519:45MEL - CPT
2 stops22h 40mSouth African
Fri 23/519:35CPT - MEL
2 stops42h 45mSouth African
Deal found 14/4$1,819

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Melbourne

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Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 25/5

07:00-23:00

1 stop23h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 30/5

00:30-05:30

1 stop22h 00m

$1,227

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

07:00-23:00

1 stop23h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 19/5

00:30-11:45

2 stops28h 15m

$1,233

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 26/7

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Thu 21/8

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,270

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

20:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Sat 28/6

14:45-14:20

1 stop40h 35m

$1,295

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

07:00-05:35

2 stops29h 35m

Cairo

Wed 21/5

14:40-05:30

2 stops31h 50m

$1,344

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 24/8

19:35-18:35

1 stop30h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 14/9

20:05-17:55

1 stop38h 50m

$1,604

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

05:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/6

19:50-04:20

1 stop24h 30m

$1,688

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sun 27/4

05:00-08:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

09:50-22:05

2 stops28h 15m

$1,707

MelbourneJohannesburg

MEL - JNB

MELJNB

Melbourne

Sat 30/8

15:15-14:20

2 stops31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

$1,739

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Tue 27/5

10:20-06:50

2 stops27h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 30/5

15:40-08:40

2 stops34h 00m

$1,745

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Africa from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Africa

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 $1,108). 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 15 April 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 15 April 2025.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

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 AirAsia X. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $605. Users have also found prices from $1,143 and $1,325 on Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Melbourne - Entebbe or Melbourne - Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram., 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 $1,108). 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 15 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$1,100Average$1,846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,107Average$1,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,153Average$1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,187Average$1,751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapest$1,189Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,248Average$2,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,286Average$2,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,382Average$1,733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,418Average$2,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,435Average$2,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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