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Cheap flights from Durban to Melbourne from R21 389

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DUR — MEL
May 1 — May 81
1 adult
Wed 1/5
Wed 8/5

The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to Melbourne are usually found in April or February, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Durban to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durban (DUR) to Melbourne (ME1). 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 26 April 2024.

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June

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April

Average price

R25 033

Round-trip from

R19 736
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Durban to Melbourne?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Saturday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Durban to Melbourne?

To save on the cost of your flight from Durban to Melbourne, book at least 21 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 12% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R26 063 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R26 063.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Melbourne?

Flights from Durban to Melbourne lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Durban to Melbourne in April, with the cheapest ticket starting at R22 114.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Durban to Melbourne (DUR - MEL)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Durban to Melbourne is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 5% on airfare.

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Durban to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Durban and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 626 323 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Qatar Airways flights we've come across from Durban to Melbourne. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Thu 9/512:10DUR - MEL
2 stops27h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 13/623:30MEL - DUR
3 stops43h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/4R21 389
Thu 9/512:10DUR - MEL
3 stops65h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 13/623:30MEL - DUR
3 stops43h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/4R23 926
Thu 9/512:10DUR - MEL
2 stops27h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 13/615:15MEL - DUR
2 stops27h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/4R25 739

Cheap Emirates flights from Durban to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between Durban and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 626 323 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Emirates flights we've found at this time heading from Durban to Melbourne. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Wed 15/518:40DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 50mEmirates
Wed 12/65:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 20mEmirates
Deal found 25/4R24 518
Wed 15/518:40DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 55mEmirates
Wed 12/65:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 20mEmirates
Deal found 25/4R24 632
Wed 26/618:40DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 55mEmirates
Sun 14/72:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Deal found 24/4R24 728
Thu 9/518:40DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 55mEmirates
Thu 13/65:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 20mEmirates
Deal found 24/4R24 804
Thu 9/518:40DUR - MEL
2 stops64h 55mEmirates
Wed 12/62:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Deal found 24/4R24 880
Wed 15/518:40DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 55mEmirates
Tue 11/62:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Deal found 25/4R24 918
Wed 15/518:40DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 50mEmirates
Tue 11/62:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Deal found 25/4R25 567
Wed 26/618:40DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 50mEmirates
Mon 15/75:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 20mEmirates
Deal found 24/4R29 479
Thu 9/518:40DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 50mEmirates
Thu 13/621:15MEL - DUR
1 stop27h 20mEmirates
Deal found 24/4R35 527

Cheap Durban to Melbourne flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Durban to Melbourne specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 626 323 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Durban to Melbourne in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 9/512:10DUR - MEL
2 stops27h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 13/623:30MEL - DUR
3 stops43h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/4R21 389
Thu 9/512:10DUR - MEL
3 stops65h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 13/623:30MEL - DUR
3 stops43h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/4R23 926
Wed 15/520:05DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/617:45MEL - DUR
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R24 384
Wed 15/518:40DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 50mEmirates
Wed 12/65:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 20mEmirates
Deal found 25/4R24 518
Wed 15/518:40DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 55mEmirates
Wed 12/65:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 20mEmirates
Deal found 25/4R24 632
Thu 9/518:40DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 55mEmirates
Thu 13/65:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 20mEmirates
Deal found 24/4R24 804
Thu 9/518:40DUR - MEL
2 stops64h 55mEmirates
Wed 12/62:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Deal found 24/4R24 880
Wed 15/518:40DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 55mEmirates
Tue 11/62:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Deal found 25/4R24 918
Wed 15/515:05DUR - MEL
3 stops68h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/621:20MEL - DUR
3 stops47h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/4R25 071

Durban to Melbourne 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Durban and Melbourne in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 626 323 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Durban to Melbourne in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 9/512:10DUR - MEL
2 stops27h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 13/623:30MEL - DUR
3 stops43h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/4R21 389
Sat 23/1111:55DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 27/119:10MEL - DUR
3 stops58h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/4R22 114
Sat 23/1111:55DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 27/1117:10MEL - DUR
3 stops50h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/4R22 133
Sat 23/1111:55DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 27/1122:30MEL - DUR
2 stops45h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/4R22 724
Sat 23/1111:55DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 27/1122:30MEL - DUR
2 stops45h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/4R23 678
Thu 9/512:10DUR - MEL
3 stops65h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 13/623:30MEL - DUR
3 stops43h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/4R23 926
Wed 15/520:05DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/617:45MEL - DUR
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R24 384
Sat 23/1111:55DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 26/111:00MEL - DUR
3 stops42h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/4R24 460
Sat 23/1111:55DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 26/111:00MEL - DUR
3 stops42h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/4R24 480

Durban to Melbourne flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Durban to Melbourne for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 626 323 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from Durban to Melbourne. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Sun 5/518:40DUR - MEL
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/712:00MEL - DUR
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4R25 586
Sun 5/516:45DUR - MEL
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/718:25MEL - DUR
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4R43 827

Find flights from Durban to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Durban 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 626 323 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.

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Durban King Shaka IntlMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 9/5

2 stops27h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 13/6

3 stops43h 20m

R21 389

Durban King Shaka IntlMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 9/5

3 stops65h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 13/6

3 stops43h 20m

R23 926

Durban King Shaka IntlMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 15/5

2 stops40h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 12/6

2 stops21h 50m

R24 384

Durban King Shaka IntlMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 15/5

1 stop26h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 12/6

1 stop43h 20m

R24 518

Durban King Shaka IntlMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 15/5

2 stops40h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 12/6

1 stop43h 20m

R24 632

Durban King Shaka IntlMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 26/6

2 stops40h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 14/7

2 stops46h 10m

R24 728

Durban King Shaka IntlMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 26/6

3 stops40h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 14/7

2 stops46h 10m

R24 976

Durban King Shaka IntlMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 26/6

2 stops40h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 15/7

2 stops34h 20m

R25 052

Durban King Shaka IntlMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 15/5

3 stops68h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 12/6

3 stops47h 45m

R25 071

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When is the best time to book a flight from Durban to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Durban to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 20 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Durban to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Durban to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Durban to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Durban to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Melbourne by month

Plan your trip from Durban to Melbourne by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Durban to Melbourne is currently R0 while a return flight costs R24 297. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Melbourne (average of R1 034). Flying from Durban to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 302). 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.

January

R24 289

February

R19 729

March

R19 786

April

R21 064

May

R21 026

June

R22 991

July

R24 842

August

R22 171

September

R22 743

October

R22 648

November

R20 797

December

R24 480

Temperature and rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

MEL

Temperature

8 - 20 °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 26 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Durban to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways and Emirates. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 068 reviews
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Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 068 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 068 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Qatar Airways
7,7
Good
4 479 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 068 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Turkish Airlines
7,5
Good
3 692 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 068 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durban to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Durban to Melbourne?

    Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Durban to Melbourne. You should not have trouble finding flights to Melbourne from King Shaka Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Durban airport to Melbourne. It is only a 29,2 km journey to King Shaka Intl (DUR) from Durban’s city centre.

  • Can I find flights from Durban to Melbourne for under R21 400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Durban to Melbourne for under R21 400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just R21 389, but on average you can expect to pay R25 395.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Durban to Melbourne for under R25 600?

    There are currently 2+ open flights from Durban to Melbourne within the next 7 days for less than R25 600.

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

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways (R21 389), Emirates (R24 518), and Turkish Airlines (R25 071) offers the cheapest pricing from Durban to Melbourne. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Durban to Melbourne?

    Before booking your flight from Durban to Melbourne, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, Qatar Airways or Singapore Airlines.

  • What does DUR to MEL mean?

    DUR and MEL are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DUR to MEL refers to a flight route from Durban King Shaka Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport. Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Melbourne that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Durban to Melbourne flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Durban to Melbourne with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Durban to Melbourne flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Melbourne that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Durban to Melbourne offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Durban to Melbourne?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Durban to Melbourne flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Durban to Melbourne flight deals updated?

    The Durban to Melbourne flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 25/4.

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