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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Durban from $1,799

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DUR
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Durban King Shaka Intl are usually found in February or October, 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 17 January 2025.

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$1,799

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,747
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/2-5/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Durban
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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 17 January 2025.

Tue 18/217:10MEL - DUR
2 stops34h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 5/311:55DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,799
Mon 3/218:50MEL - DUR
2 stops22h 45mSouth African
Mon 17/211:00DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 20mSouth African
Deal found 17/1$1,833
Mon 5/506:00MEL - DUR
2 stops36h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 2/907:00DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,978
Mon 6/1020:45MEL - DUR
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1111:55DUR - MEL
2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$2,041
Mon 17/203:25MEL - DUR
3 stops48h 30mEmirates
Wed 5/306:30DUR - MEL
3 stops29h 05mEmirates
Deal found 16/1$2,298

Find flights from Melbourne to Durban within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Durban 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 17 January 2025.

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MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 18/2

17:10-18:55

2 stops34h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 5/3

11:55-23:45

2 stops26h 50m

$1,799

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 3/2

18:50-08:35

2 stops22h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 17/2

11:00-22:20

2 stops26h 20m

$1,833

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

06:00-10:20

2 stops36h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 2/9

07:00-17:50

2 stops26h 50m

$1,978

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Tue 18/2

17:10-18:55

2 stops34h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 5/3

11:55-07:10

3 stops34h 15m

$2,055

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

03:25-18:55

3 stops48h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 5/3

06:30-20:35

3 stops29h 05m

$2,298

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Deals found on 16/1

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Travel insights for flights 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 10 January 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to DUR?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Durban. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from Melbourne to Durban by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 17 January 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

South African
7.7
Good
53 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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 3 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 $1,799. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by South African and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,833 and $1,978, respectively. Qatar Airways is currently priced 31% 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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