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Cheap flights from Durban to Melbourne Airport from R24 706

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — MEL
Jul 31 — Aug 71
1 adult
Wed 31/7
Wed 7/8

The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to Melbourne are usually found in April or May, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday 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 (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 26 July 2024.

Round-trip from

R24 706

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R26 527
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 25/8-30/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 73h 00m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2024
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Durban to Melbourne Airport?

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

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Durban to Melbourne Airport 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 15% on airfare.

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 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Sun 25/818:40DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 50mEmirates
Fri 30/82:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R24 706
Sun 25/818:40DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 55mEmirates
Fri 30/82:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R24 834
Sun 25/818:40DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 55mEmirates
Sat 31/85:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 20mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R25 662
Sun 25/818:40DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 55mEmirates
Sat 31/812:00MEL - DUR
2 stops36h 35mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R26 453
Sun 25/818:40DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 55mEmirates
Fri 30/82:25MEL - DUR
3 stops48h 30mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R31 383

Cheap Durban to Melbourne flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Durban to Melbourne specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 569 312 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 July 2024.
Sun 25/818:40DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 50mEmirates
Fri 30/82:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R24 706
Sun 25/818:40DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 55mEmirates
Fri 30/82:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R24 834
Sun 25/818:40DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 55mEmirates
Sat 31/85:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 20mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R25 662
Sun 25/818:40DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 55mEmirates
Sat 31/812:00MEL - DUR
2 stops36h 35mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R26 453
Sun 25/814:55DUR - MEL
3 stops68h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 31/821:20MEL - DUR
3 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/7R30 629
Sun 25/818:40DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 55mEmirates
Fri 30/82:25MEL - DUR
3 stops48h 30mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R31 383
Sun 25/811:55DUR - MEL
3 stops36h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 31/815:05MEL - DUR
2 stops27h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/7R35 154
Sun 25/818:40DUR - MEL
1 stop43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/85:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R64 385

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 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Sun 25/818:40DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 50mEmirates
Fri 30/82:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R24 706
Sun 25/818:40DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 55mEmirates
Fri 30/82:25MEL - DUR
2 stops46h 10mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R24 834
Sun 25/818:40DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 55mEmirates
Sat 31/85:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 20mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R25 662
Sun 25/818:40DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 55mEmirates
Sat 31/812:00MEL - DUR
2 stops36h 35mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R26 453
Sun 25/814:55DUR - MEL
3 stops68h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 31/821:20MEL - DUR
3 stops47h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/7R30 629
Sun 25/818:40DUR - MEL
2 stops40h 55mEmirates
Fri 30/82:25MEL - DUR
3 stops48h 30mEmirates
Deal found 25/7R31 383
Sun 25/811:55DUR - MEL
3 stops36h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 31/815:05MEL - DUR
2 stops27h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/7R35 154
Sun 25/818:40DUR - MEL
1 stop43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/85:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R64 385

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 569 312 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.

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R24 706 - R64 385

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Return

Price

Durban King Shaka IntlMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 25/8

1 stop26h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 30/8

2 stops46h 10m

R24 706

Durban King Shaka IntlMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 25/8

2 stops40h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 30/8

2 stops46h 10m

R24 834

Durban King Shaka IntlMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 25/8

2 stops40h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 31/8

1 stop43h 20m

R25 662

Durban King Shaka IntlMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 25/8

2 stops40h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 31/8

2 stops36h 35m

R26 453

Durban King Shaka IntlMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 25/8

3 stops68h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 31/8

3 stops47h 35m

R30 629

Durban King Shaka IntlMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 25/8

2 stops40h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 30/8

3 stops48h 30m

R31 383

Durban King Shaka IntlMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 25/8

3 stops36h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 31/8

2 stops27h 30m

R35 154

Durban King Shaka IntlMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 25/8

1 stop43h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 31/8

1 stop43h 20m

R64 385

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Deals found on 25/7

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 23 July 2024.
Booking 17 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.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Durban to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Durban to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 21 July 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Durban to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Durban to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Durban with our price prediction graph.
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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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, 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 26 July 2024.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 754 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 754 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 754 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7,6
Good
4 159 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 754 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
3 762 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 754 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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 Airport for under R24 800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Durban to Melbourne Airport for under R24 800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Emirates for just R24 706, but on average you can expect to pay R32 892.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Durban to Melbourne Airport is Emirates. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R24 706 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, starting at R30 629 and R35 154 round-trip.

  • What does DUR to MEL mean?

    This is defined as Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR) and Melbourne Airport (MEL). Codes like Melbourne Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • 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 Airport flight deals updated?

    The Durban to Melbourne Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 25/7.

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

    Consider Emirates, Qatar Airways or Singapore Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Durban to Melbourne Airport.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport (average of R1 027). Flying from Durban to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R1 323). 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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