Cheap flights from Durban to Melbourne Airport from R17 352
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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — MEL
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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 27 November 2025.
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 27 November 2025.
Thu 4/1210:55DUR - MEL
2 stops45h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 3/615:45MEL - DUR
1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11R18 398
Thu 4/128:10DUR - MEL
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/613:00MEL - DUR
3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11R22 101
Thu 4/1219:10DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Wed 3/621:15MEL - DUR
1 stop27h 20mEmirates
Deal found 25/11R26 765
Mon 22/1220:20DUR - MEL
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/118:20MEL - DUR
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11R30 177
Mon 22/1219:10DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Tue 6/122:30MEL - DUR
1 stop27h 40mEmirates
Deal found 25/11R45 557
Mon 22/1216:00DUR - MEL
3 stops43h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 5/10:30MEL - DUR
3 stops46h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/11R85 782
Best flights from Durban to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Durban to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Sat 9/57:00DUR - MEL
2 stops28h 55mSouth African
Wed 13/512:15MEL - DUR
2 stops42h 15mSouth African
Deal found 23/11R19 204
Sat 9/511:55DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 13/57:10MEL - DUR
3 stops35h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11R21 176
Sat 9/518:40DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 50mEmirates
Wed 13/521:15MEL - DUR
1 stop27h 20mEmirates
Deal found 23/11R23 850
Last-minute flights from Durban to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Durban to Melbourne. Data last updated 27 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 4/1210:55DUR - MEL
2 stops45h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 3/615:45MEL - DUR
1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11R18 398
Thu 4/128:10DUR - MEL
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/613:00MEL - DUR
3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11R22 101
Thu 4/1219:10DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Wed 3/621:15MEL - DUR
1 stop27h 20mEmirates
Deal found 25/11R26 765
One-way flights from Durban to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Durban to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Sun 11/119:10DUR - MEL
2 stops54h 05mEmirates
Deal found 24/11R17 352
Thu 15/17:00DUR - MEL
2 stops31h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/11R18 844
Sun 11/110:55DUR - MEL
2 stops27h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/11R19 358
Thu 15/119:10DUR - MEL
1 stop38h 05mEmirates
Deal found 24/11R22 444
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 27 November 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
Sat 9/5
7:00-19:55
2 stops28h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 13/5
12:15-22:30
2 stops42h 15m
R19 204
DurbanMelbourne
DUR - MEL
DURMEL
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sat 9/5
11:55-22:10
2 stops26h 15m
Melbourne
Wed 13/5
7:10-10:25
3 stops35h 15m
R21 176
DurbanMelbourne
DUR - MEL
DURMEL
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sat 9/5
18:40-5:30
1 stop26h 50m
Melbourne
Wed 13/5
21:15-16:35
1 stop27h 20m
R23 850
DurbanMelbourne
DUR - MEL
DURMEL
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sun 11/1
19:10-10:15
2 stops54h 05m
R17 352
DurbanMelbourne
DUR - MEL
DURMEL
Durban King Shaka Intl
Thu 15/1
7:00-23:20
2 stops31h 20m
R18 844
DurbanMelbourne
DUR - MEL
DURMEL
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sun 11/1
10:55-23:20
2 stops27h 25m
R19 358
DurbanMelbourne
DUR - MEL
DURMEL
Durban King Shaka Intl
Thu 15/1
19:10-18:15
1 stop38h 05m
R22 444
Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.
Deals found on 24/11
Best time to book a flight from Durban to Melbourne
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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 21 November 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 957). Flying from Durban to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 221). 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 27 November 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 27 November 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.
Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Related info for your journey
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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 26h 15m. South African provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R21 176. 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 921 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and South African, starting at R14 668 and R18 236 round-trip. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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 957). Flying from Durban to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 221). 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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