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Cheap flights from Durban to Melbourne from R20 070

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — MEL
Nov 12 — Nov 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to Melbourne are usually found in March or July, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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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 13 October 2025.

Thu 27/1114:40DUR - MEL
2 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1218:20MEL - DUR
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10R20 070
Wed 26/1116:00DUR - MEL
3 stops64h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 3/1218:20MEL - DUR
3 stops52h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/10R20 263
Mon 10/118:10DUR - MEL
2 stops30h 20mSouth African
Fri 14/1120:45MEL - DUR
2 stops28h 30mSouth African
Deal found 11/10R21 242
Tue 25/116:00DUR - MEL
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1215:35MEL - DUR
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10R21 504
Wed 26/116:00DUR - MEL
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1215:35MEL - DUR
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10R21 521
Tue 25/1112:25DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 2/129:15MEL - DUR
3 stops34h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/10R21 626
Mon 10/1112:25DUR - MEL
3 stops36h 00mQatar Airways
Fri 14/1123:40MEL - DUR
2 stops44h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/10R22 238

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 (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 13 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R20 263

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 602
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 26/11-3/12
  • 6 total stops
  • 116h 10m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R47 053 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 958 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 13 October 2025.
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Durban

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 27/11

14:40-17:00

2 stops41h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 4/12

18:20-16:15

2 stops30h 55m

R20 070

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 26/11

16:00-17:00

3 stops64h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 3/12

18:20-13:30

3 stops52h 10m

R20 263

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 10/11

8:10-23:30

2 stops30h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

20:45-16:15

2 stops28h 30m

R21 242

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 25/11

6:00-23:00

2 stops32h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 2/12

15:35-16:15

2 stops33h 40m

R21 504

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 26/11

6:00-23:00

2 stops32h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 3/12

15:35-17:55

2 stops35h 20m

R21 521

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 10/11

12:25-9:25

3 stops36h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

23:40-10:55

2 stops44h 15m

R22 238

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 25/11

19:10-18:15

1 stop38h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 2/12

6:15-17:10

1 stop43h 55m

R22 658

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Deals found on 13/10

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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 10 October 2025.

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 R14 231). Flying from Durban to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 458). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Durban to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Durban to Melbourne is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

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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 13 October 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andSouth African 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
3 373 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 373 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 373 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
919 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 373 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
South African
7,5
Good
46 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 373 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 645 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 373 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 242, Turkish Airlines can have you in Melbourne from Durban in 30h 20m. 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 (R14 194), Qatar Airways (R14 875), and South African (R18 594) offers the cheapest pricing from Durban to Melbourne. Users have found that Qantas 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Melbourne (average of R14 231). Flying from Durban to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 458). 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 AirwaysCheapestR14 194AverageR18 758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 875AverageR18 285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR18 594AverageR20 437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 410AverageR25 552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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