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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Durban from $2,053

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DUR
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,053

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,965
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/3-2/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Durban
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($579 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($120 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 22 February 2025.

Mon 5/506:15MEL - DUR
2 stops36h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 2/910:55DUR - MEL
2 stops28h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$2,145
Wed 2/407:00MEL - DUR
3 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/411:55DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,230
Wed 2/423:55MEL - DUR
2 stops52h 55mEmirates
Wed 30/407:00DUR - MEL
2 stops54h 50mEmirates
Deal found 21/2$2,330
Mon 5/515:15MEL - DUR
2 stops36h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 2/912:05DUR - MEL
3 stops36h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2$2,546

Find flights from Melbourne to Durban within your budget

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Fly from

Melbourne

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Durban

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Fri 28/3

15:35-10:40

2 stops28h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 2/5

11:55-16:50

2 stops44h 55m

$2,053

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

06:15-10:20

2 stops36h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 2/9

10:55-23:35

2 stops28h 40m

$2,145

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

23:55-19:50

2 stops52h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 30/4

07:00-21:50

2 stops54h 50m

$2,330

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

15:15-19:50

2 stops36h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 2/9

12:05-08:30

3 stops36h 25m

$2,546

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Deals found on 22/2

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Durban

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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 14 February 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 22 February 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 22 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Durban, with prices starting at $2,145. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $2,330 and $2,546, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 13% 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,583Average$2,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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