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Cheap flights from Durban to Melbourne from R9 279

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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — MEL
Sep 1 — Sep 81
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 2 August 2026.

Sun 15/1112:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/116:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/7R14 737
Sat 12/918:55
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops43h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sat 19/916:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/7R15 332
Thu 27/819:10
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops42h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 1/916:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/7R15 680
Thu 29/1012:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sat 27/216:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/7R18 739

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 2 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 737

One-way from

R9 279

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 013
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/11-20/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 40m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 00m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R32 202 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R12 752 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 2 August 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 27/8

19:10-22:05

2 stops42h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

16:10-10:35

2 stops26h 25m

R15 680

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 27/8

18:40-5:30

1 stop26h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

5:15-16:35

1 stop43h 20m

R20 989

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 2/11

17:00-23:20

2 stops45h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

23:40-10:55

2 stops44h 15m

R21 501

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 12/9

18:40-12:00

2 stops57h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 19/9

5:15-16:35

1 stop43h 20m

R22 262
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 7/8

12:05-22:05

2 stops26h 00m

R9 279

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 6/10

19:10-23:05

2 stops42h 55m

R10 403

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 7/8

18:40-5:30

1 stop26h 50m

R12 818

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 5/10

12:05-23:05

2 stops26h 00m

R12 868

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 6/10

18:40-17:40

1 stop38h 00m

R15 448

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 2/10

12:05-18:35

3 stops46h 30m

R15 630

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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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Melbourne (average of R14 621). Flying from Durban to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R28 266). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Durban to Melbourne flights typically cost between R17 863 and R21 501 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 737 on Qatar Airways (Nov 15–Jan 20).

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 2 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andQatar 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
3 638 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
South African
7,6
Good
63 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 738 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Durban to Melbourne?

    For as low as R20 989, Qatar Airways can have you in Melbourne from Durban in 26h 50m. 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, Qatar Airways (R14 426), South African (R17 381), and Emirates (R18 897) offers the cheapest pricing from Durban to Melbourne. Users have found that Qatar 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?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Melbourne (average of R14 621). Flying from Durban to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R28 266). 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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Discover the top 3 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 2 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 426AverageR16 433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR17 381AverageR23 677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 897AverageR22 345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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