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Cheap flights from Durban to Melbourne Airport from R17 436

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — MEL
Nov 8 — Nov 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to Melbourne are usually found in March or July, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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 (MEL). 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 9 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 908

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 260
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/3-20/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 40m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R43 860 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 494 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Durban to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durban to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 October 2025.

Wed 5/116:25DUR - MEL
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1115:35MEL - DUR
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10R17 436
Wed 5/1116:00DUR - MEL
3 stops64h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/1115:10MEL - DUR
3 stops55h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/10R18 894
Mon 10/1114:40DUR - MEL
2 stops23h 50mSouth African
Fri 14/1120:45MEL - DUR
2 stops24h 45mSouth African
Deal found 8/10R19 444
Wed 5/1119:10DUR - MEL
1 stop38h 05mEmirates
Wed 12/117:30MEL - DUR
1 stop42h 40mEmirates
Deal found 7/10R21 091
Fri 21/1119:10DUR - MEL
1 stop38h 05mEmirates
Fri 28/116:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 55mEmirates
Deal found 9/10R21 246
Fri 21/1116:00DUR - MEL
3 stops64h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 28/1122:40MEL - DUR
3 stops47h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/10R22 069
Fri 21/118:40DUR - MEL
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1116:55MEL - DUR
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/10R22 121

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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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 9 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durban to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Durban

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 5/11

16:00-17:00

3 stops64h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

15:10-13:30

3 stops55h 20m

R18 894

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 10/11

14:40-23:30

2 stops23h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

20:45-12:30

2 stops24h 45m

R19 444

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 5/11

12:25-9:25

3 stops36h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

23:40-19:50

2 stops29h 10m

R20 799

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 21/11

19:10-18:15

1 stop38h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 28/11

6:15-17:10

1 stop43h 55m

R21 246

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 21/11

16:00-17:00

3 stops64h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 28/11

22:40-13:30

3 stops47h 50m

R22 069

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 21/11

8:40-23:45

2 stops30h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 28/11

16:55-19:30

2 stops35h 35m

R22 121

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Deals found on 7/10

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Durban to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 3 October 2025.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Durban to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport (average of R13 969). Flying from Durban to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 100). 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 DUR to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Durban 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 9 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Durban to Melbourne Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 37% on airfare.

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 9 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andSouth African from Durban to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 370 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 370 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 370 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
917 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 370 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
South African
7,5
Good
46 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 370 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 644 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 370 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 4 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.

  • How long is the flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport?

    A quick flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport can take about 23h 50m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R19 444. There are 9841 km between Durban and Melbourne Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Durban to Melbourne Airport is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R13 933 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and South African, starting at R14 601 and R18 252 round-trip. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport (average of R13 969). Flying from Durban to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 100). 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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Qatar Airways flights from Durban King Shaka Intl to Melbourne
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Top 4 airlines flying from Durban to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Durban to Melbourne. 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 9 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR13 933AverageR18 413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 601AverageR17 949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR18 252AverageR20 061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR21 998AverageR25 082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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