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Cheap flights from Durban to Australia from R17 560

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — SYD
Jun 22 — Jun 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Durban to Australia

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Cheapest flights from Durban to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durban to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 May 2026.

Thu 3/1212:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/116:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/5R17 560
Thu 4/618:30
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops38h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/622:45
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops67h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/5R18 367
Tue 17/1112:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sat 21/1117:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops26h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/5R19 651
Sat 4/712:05
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops44h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sat 11/716:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/5R19 897

Find flight deals from Durban to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durban to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 23 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 367

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R17 939
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/6-10/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 106h 40m total
  • Durban to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R31 242 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 529 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 4/6

18:30-17:15

2 stops38h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

22:45-10:40

2 stops67h 55m

R18 367
Fastest return journey

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 17/11

12:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 21/11

17:10-10:55

2 stops26h 45m

R19 749

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 4/7

12:05-16:50

2 stops44h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 11/7

7:30-10:35

3 stops35h 05m

R21 329

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 4/6

18:40-5:30

2 stops26h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

5:15-16:35

1 stop43h 20m

R23 222

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 17/11

19:10-10:15

2 stops30h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 21/11

23:55-17:10

1 stop26h 15m

R24 357

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Best time to book a flight from Durban to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durban to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Australia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Australia (average of R10 566). Flying from Durban to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 536). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Durban to Australia?

Booking 17 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Durban to Australia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 23 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African from Durban to Australia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 522 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 522 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 522 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 522 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
South African
7,6
Good
62 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 522 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 041 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 522 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 522 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Durban to Australia, you will be flying from King Shaka Intl. Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is just 29,2 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Durban to Australia?

    A quick flight from Durban to Australia can take about 38h 45m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R18 367. The distance from Durban to Australia is about 9841 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durban to Australia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 981. Users have also found prices from R9 117 and R9 805 on South African and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban to Australia 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 Durban to Australia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Australia (average of R10 566). Flying from Durban to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 536). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Durban to Australia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Durban to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 23 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR12 053AverageR17 254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 461AverageR17 147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 712AverageR19 996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 803AverageR24 809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR15 594AverageR19 909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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