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Cheap flights from Durban to Melbourne from R7 494

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — MEL
Aug 27 — Sep 31
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 28 July 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 28/7R14 971
Thu 17/919:10
DUR
-
MEL
3 stops36h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/1123:40
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops44h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/7R17 380
Thu 17/99:10
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1123:40
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops44h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7R17 898
Mon 10/812:05
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 14/816:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops33h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/7R18 116
Fri 18/1212:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops32h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 31/1216:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/7R19 136

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 28 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 674

One-way from

R7 494

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R24 104
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
  • 15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 55m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R32 936 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R13 031 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 28 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/11

12:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 20/1

16:10-10:55

2 stops27h 45m

R15 674

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 17/9

9:10-22:05

2 stops28h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

23:40-10:55

2 stops44h 15m

R17 898

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 10/8

12:05-22:05

2 stops26h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 14/8

16:10-17:25

2 stops33h 15m

R18 116

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 18/12

12:25-5:45

2 stops32h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 31/12

16:10-10:55

2 stops27h 45m

R19 136

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 17/9

19:10-11:05

3 stops31h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

13:30-10:55

3 stops54h 25m

R19 538

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 17/9

18:40-5:30

1 stop26h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

22:30-17:10

1 stop27h 40m

R21 545

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 880

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 10/8

7:00-5:30

2 stops38h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 14/8

5:15-16:35

1 stop43h 20m

R23 402

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 2/11

19:10-6:25

1 stop26h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

22:30-17:10

1 stop27h 40m

R24 907
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Fastest single journey

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/11

12:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

R7 494

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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 787). Flying from Durban to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R28 587). 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 R18 066 and R21 746 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 971 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 28 July 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
3 640 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 640 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 640 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 640 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 640 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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 R18 116, Qatar Airways can have you in Melbourne from Durban in 26h. Durban and Melbourne are separated by a distance of 9841 km.

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

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways (R14 577), South African (R17 578), and Emirates (R19 112) 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 787). Flying from Durban to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R28 587). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Durban to Melbourne

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 28 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 577AverageR16 589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR17 578AverageR23 847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 112AverageR22 482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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