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Cheap flights from Africa to Melbourne from $586

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEL
19 Mar — 26 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Africa to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Africa to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 14 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,101

One-way from

$586

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,001
7/4-23/4
  • 7/4-23/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 69h 55m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
26/3
  • 26/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 40m total
  • Africa to Melbourne
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from Africa to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from Africa to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Africa to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 March 2025.

Mon 7/400:30NBO - MEL
2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 23/405:15MEL - NBO
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3$1,101
Wed 9/400:30NBO - MEL
1 stop22h 00mAirAsia X
Wed 30/407:00MEL - NBO
1 stop23h 00mAirAsia X
Deal found 14/3$1,120
Thu 10/413:45CAI - MEL
1 stop40h 35mSichuan Airlines
Fri 18/420:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 14/3$1,155
Sun 8/611:20JNB - MEL
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 21/607:25MEL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/3$1,325
Tue 20/514:30CAI - MEL
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 16/911:00MEL - CAI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/3$1,366
Thu 28/809:30MRU - MEL
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/912:05MEL - MRU
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,412
Tue 29/413:55JNB - MEL
1 stop42h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 20/515:15MEL - JNB
1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/3$1,415
Thu 10/405:10CAI - MEL
3 stops39h 30mTurkish Airlines
Fri 18/407:00MEL - CAI
3 stops44h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3$1,449
Thu 20/303:00CAI - MEL
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 15/820:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3$1,450
Sat 5/420:55JNB - MEL
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 20/418:45MEL - JNB
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3$1,614
Mon 19/502:05CAI - MEL
1 stop31h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 16/915:15MEL - CAI
1 stop27h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/3$1,725
Fri 15/805:30CAI - MEL
2 stops27h 05mGulf Air
Mon 1/1222:30MEL - CAI
2 stops37h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 14/3$1,755

Find flights from Africa to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Africa to Melbourne 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 14 March 2025.

Fly from

Africa

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NairobiMelbourne

NBO - MEL

NBOMEL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 7/4

00:30-04:40

2 stops45h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 23/4

05:15-23:00

1 stop24h 45m

$1,101

NairobiMelbourne

NBO - MEL

NBOMEL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/4

00:30-05:30

1 stop22h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

07:00-23:00

1 stop23h 00m

$1,120

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Thu 10/4

13:45-14:20

1 stop40h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 18/4

20:20-05:50

1 stop41h 30m

$1,155

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

11:20-22:15

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 21/6

07:25-07:40

1 stop32h 15m

$1,325

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 20/5

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 16/9

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

$1,366

Port LouisMelbourne

MRU - MEL

MRUMEL

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Thu 28/8

09:30-20:15

2 stops28h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

12:05-08:30

2 stops26h 25m

$1,412

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

13:55-16:50

1 stop42h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

15:15-10:00

1 stop26h 45m

$1,415

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Thu 10/4

05:10-04:40

3 stops39h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 18/4

07:00-19:45

3 stops44h 45m

$1,449

CairoMelbourne

CAI - MEL

CAIMEL

Cairo

Tue 20/5

16:25-09:20

2 stops33h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 16/9

20:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

$1,456

JohannesburgMelbourne

JNB - MEL

JNBMEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

20:55-19:55

1 stop15h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 20/4

18:45-05:15

1 stop18h 30m

$1,614

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Travel insights for flights from Africa to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Africa to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Africa to Melbourne?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Africa to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Africa to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Africa to Melbourne as you normally would.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 14 March 2025.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Africa to Melbourne one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for AirAsia X. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $650. Users have also found prices from $770 and $850 on China Eastern and Sichuan Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Africa to Melbourne?

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Africa to Melbourne?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Africa to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$971Average$2,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,122Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,191Average$1,763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,212Average$1,872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,292Average$1,604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapest$1,294Average$1,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,325Average$2,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,398Average$1,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,424Average$1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest$1,477Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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