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Cheap flights from Durban to Melbourne from R7 505

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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — MEL
Mar 1 — Mar 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 30 January 2026.

Tue 3/1112:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 25/1116:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/1R13 988
Sat 14/312:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sat 21/316:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/1R14 255
Tue 16/612:05
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 29/622:45
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops43h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/1R14 869
Thu 5/312:25
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 19/317:10
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops26h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R17 182
Tue 3/1114:40
DUR
-
MEL
2 stops23h 50m
South African
Wed 25/1118:50
MEL
-
DUR
2 stops22h 50m
South African
Deal found 28/1R17 402

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 30 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 255

One-way from

R7 505

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R23 161
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/3-21/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 40m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 50m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R34 235 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 468 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Durban

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 16/6

12:05-22:10

2 stops26h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 29/6

22:45-10:35

2 stops43h 50m

R14 869

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 14/3

12:25-8:25

3 stops35h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

16:10-10:55

2 stops27h 45m

R16 615

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 5/3

12:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

17:10-10:55

2 stops26h 45m

R17 182

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/3

12:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

17:10-10:55

2 stops26h 45m

R17 890

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 16/6

17:00-23:25

2 stops22h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 29/6

6:15-19:50

2 stops21h 35m

R18 661

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 14/3

19:10-6:25

1 stop26h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

22:30-17:10

1 stop27h 40m

R19 054

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 9/4

12:05-4:55

2 stops32h 50m

R7 505

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 9/4

18:40-5:30

1 stop26h 50m

R11 628

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Deals found on 29/1

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Durban to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

Booking 89 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 808). Flying from Durban to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R17 056). 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.

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 30 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qantas Airways, 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
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
981 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 726 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
South African
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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 R14 869, Qatar Airways can have you in Melbourne from Durban in 26h 05m. 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, Qantas Airways (R12 602), Qatar Airways (R13 602), and South African (R16 708) offers the cheapest pricing from Durban to Melbourne. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 26% 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 R6 479. 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 808). Flying from Durban to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R17 056). 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR12 602AverageR16 116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 602AverageR16 594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 708AverageR18 403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 764AverageR22 410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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