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Cheap flights from Durban to Melbourne from R7 709

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — MEL
مايو 31 — يونيو 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 1 مايو 2026.

ح 14/612:00
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops26h 05m
Qatar Airways
ح 21/622:45
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops43h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4R14 848
ج 12/618:30
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops38h 45m
Qatar Airways
ج 19/622:45
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops43h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R16 758
ر 10/617:00
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops40h 15m
Qatar Airways
ر 17/622:45
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops43h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R20 110
ح 14/618:40
DUR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 50m
Emirates
ح 21/621:15
MEL
-
DUR
1 stop27h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 30/4R20 881
ج 12/618:40
DUR
-
MEL
1 stop38h 00m
Emirates
ج 19/621:15
MEL
-
DUR
1 stop27h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 28/4R21 048
ج 6/1112:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops32h 20m
Qatar Airways
ث 10/1116:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R21 250
ر 10/618:40
DUR
-
MEL
1 stop38h 00m
Emirates
ر 17/65:15
MEL
-
DUR
1 stop43h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 26/4R21 601

Find 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 1 مايو 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 848

One-way from

R7 709

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 216
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/6-21/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 55m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R36 072 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 538 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 1 مايو 2026.
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Route

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

ج 12/6

18:30-17:15

2 stops38h 45m

Melbourne

ج 19/6

22:45-10:35

2 stops43h 50m

R16 758

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

ح 14/6

12:00-22:05

2 stops26h 05m

Melbourne

ح 21/6

8:00-10:35

3 stops34h 35m

R16 976

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

ر 10/6

18:40-16:40

1 stop38h 00m

Melbourne

ر 17/6

5:15-16:35

1 stop43h 20m

R21 601

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

ن 10/8

7:00-16:50

2 stops49h 50m

Melbourne

ج 14/8

22:45-10:35

2 stops43h 50m

R21 903

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

ج 12/6

18:40-21:35

2 stops66h 55m

Melbourne

ج 19/6

5:15-16:35

1 stop43h 20m

R22 020

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

ن 10/8

11:15-21:35

2 stops26h 20m

Melbourne

ج 14/8

19:50-10:40

2 stops46h 50m

R22 138
Fastest return journey

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

ن 10/8

18:40-5:30

1 stop26h 50m

Melbourne

ج 14/8

21:15-16:35

1 stop27h 20m

R24 920
Cheapest one-way

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

ج 8/5

18:30-5:20

3 stops50h 50m

R9 938
Fastest single journey

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

ج 8/5

18:40-5:30

1 stop26h 50m

R12 669

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

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

Booking 27 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.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Melbourne (average of R12 770). Flying from Durban to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R16 926). 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Durban to Melbourne?

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 1 مايو 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andQantas Airways from Durban to Melbourne to help guide your decision. 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
3 568 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 028 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 724 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

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?

    For as low as R21 601, Qatar Airways can have you in Melbourne from Durban in 38h. Durban and Melbourne are separated by a distance of 9841 km. 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 round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways (R13 606), Qatar Airways (R14 555), and South African (R17 795) offers the cheapest pricing from Durban to Melbourne. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R7 111. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Durban to Melbourne for a low price.

  • 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?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Melbourne (average of R12 770). Flying from Durban to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R16 926). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR13 606AverageR13 935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 555AverageR17 263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR17 795AverageR20 608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 754AverageR23 225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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