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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Durban from $2,017

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DUR
30 Apr — 7 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Durban King Shaka Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Durban

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Durban (DUR). 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 25 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,017

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,334
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/6-16/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Durban
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($496 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($145 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Durban
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Durban. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 April 2025.

Mon 9/614:25MEL - DUR
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/612:05DUR - MEL
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,017
Mon 5/505:15MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 35mEmirates
Tue 2/907:00DUR - MEL
2 stops30h 50mEmirates
Deal found 25/4$2,456
Mon 5/518:15MEL - DUR
3 stops48h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 2/912:05DUR - MEL
3 stops38h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/4$4,102

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Depart

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Price

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

14:25-19:50

2 stops37h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 16/6

12:05-23:10

2 stops27h 05m

$2,017

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Sun 17/8

15:15-10:35

2 stops27h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 11/1

11:55-05:55

2 stops33h 00m

$2,176

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

05:15-19:50

2 stops46h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 2/9

07:00-21:50

2 stops30h 50m

$2,456

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Deals found on 25/4

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Durban

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Durban?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Durban. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2025.

Booking 29 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Durban. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Rainfall in Durban by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durban ranges from 30.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Durban when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Durban by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durban, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Durban

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durban. 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 Durban. Reviews last updated 25 April 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,211 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,211 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,211 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,562 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,211 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Durban. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Durban from Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Durban from Melbourne, you will be flying to King Shaka Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is located 29.2 km from the centre of Durban. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to King Shaka Intl per day from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Durban round-trip?

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Durban, with prices starting at $2,176. Another option worth looking into is Emirates, starting at $2,456 round trip. Qatar Airways is currently priced 9% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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