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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban from $1,926

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DUR
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
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 (MEL) 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 18 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,926

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,979
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 1/2-8/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Durban
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2024
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Best flights from Melbourne to Durban
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Durban that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

Sat 1/221:00MEL - DUR
2 stops30h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 8/211:15DUR - MEL
2 stops21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$1,926
Mon 5/509:15MEL - DUR
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/915:20DUR - MEL
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,930
Sat 1/222:30MEL - DUR
2 stops53h 25mEmirates
Sat 8/211:15DUR - MEL
3 stops48h 20mEmirates
Deal found 17/12$2,309
Fri 31/118:30MEL - DUR
3 stops49h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 7/211:55DUR - MEL
3 stops48h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/12$2,824

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 18 December 2024.

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MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Sat 1/2

21:00-18:55

2 stops30h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 8/2

11:15-17:35

2 stops21h 20m

$1,926

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

09:15-10:20

2 stops33h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 2/9

15:20-04:20

2 stops29h 00m

$1,930

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Sat 1/2

22:30-18:55

2 stops53h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 8/2

11:15-20:35

3 stops48h 20m

$2,309

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Fri 31/1

18:30-10:35

3 stops49h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 7/2

11:55-21:40

3 stops48h 45m

$2,824

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Deals found on 17/12

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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 Airport 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 13 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban, you should look to book at least 29 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 18 December 2024.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from Melbourne Airport 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 18 December 2024.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,798 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
808 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

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?

    Located just 29.2 km from the city centre, Durban King Shaka Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Durban from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to King Shaka Intl (DUR) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 3 different airlines.

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

    Qantas Airways, at $1,926, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Durban.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Emirates and Qatar Airways. These flights start at 24% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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$1,605Average$2,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,825Average$2,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,342Average$2,771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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