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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban from $1,753

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DUR
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
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 (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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,753

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,125
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/5-3/6
  • 5 total stops
  • 58h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Durban
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($512 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($146 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 25 March 2025.

Fri 16/512:05MEL - DUR
3 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/512:05DUR - MEL
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,885
Fri 16/517:45MEL - DUR
2 stops24h 45mSouth African
Sun 25/511:00DUR - MEL
2 stops34h 20mSouth African
Deal found 24/3$1,996
Fri 16/522:55MEL - DUR
1 stop25h 40mEmirates
Sun 25/518:40DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 50mEmirates
Deal found 24/3$2,483
Mon 5/518:15MEL - DUR
3 stops48h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 2/912:05DUR - MEL
3 stops38h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3$3,234

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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 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

12:05-11:35

3 stops31h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 3/6

12:05-23:10

2 stops27h 05m

$1,753

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

17:45-10:30

2 stops24h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 25/5

11:00-05:20

2 stops34h 20m

$1,996

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

05:15-16:35

1 stop43h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 3/6

18:40-05:30

1 stop26h 50m

$2,437

MelbourneDurban

MEL - DUR

MELDUR

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

17:15-10:35

3 stops49h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 16/5

12:05-12:20

3 stops40h 15m

$2,906

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/3

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Durban

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

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 21 March 2025.

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 25 March 2025.

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 25 March 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,540 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
South African
7.3
Good
30 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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?

    South African, at $1,996, 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 19% 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$1,621Average$2,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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