How long is the flight from Durban to Melbourne?

For as low as R16 448, Qatar Airways can have you in Melbourne from Durban in 25h 40m. 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 (R14 101), Qatar Airways (R14 790), and South African (R18 473) offers the cheapest pricing from Durban to Melbourne. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Durban to Melbourne?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Durban to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Durban to Melbourne?

Before booking your flight from Durban to Melbourne, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, Qantas Airways or Qatar Airways.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Durban to Melbourne?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Durban to Melbourne, book at least 45 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 72% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R20 009 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R30 048.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Melbourne?

Flights from Durban to Melbourne lean towards being more expensive in January. Prices are generally better when you fly from Durban to Melbourne in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at R14 468.

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.

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.

R12 662+ Cheap Flights from Durban to Melbourne

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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Round-trip from	R16 135
One-way from	R12 662
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R20 113

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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 September 2025.

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Deal found 10/9R19 679

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Durban to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 September 2025.

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Deal found 12/9R19 366

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Deal found 10/9R19 731

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Durban to Melbourne. Data last updated 13 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

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One-way flights from Durban to Melbourne
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8:00-23:00

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Melbourne

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R18 098

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

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Durban King Shaka Intl

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16:00-17:00

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Melbourne

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0:30-13:30

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R19 314

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

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12:25-9:25

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Melbourne

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17:10-10:55

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R19 366

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DUR - MEL

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Durban King Shaka Intl

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16:00-17:00

3 stops64h 00m

Melbourne

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0:30-13:30

3 stops46h 00m

R19 731

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

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9:10-5:45

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R13 061

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

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21:40-5:40

3 stops47h 00m

R13 183

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

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7:00-23:05

2 stops31h 05m

R13 704

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

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12:25-5:45

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

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Melbourne (average of R988). Flying from Durban to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 354). 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?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Durban to Melbourne is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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

3 334 reviews

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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

3 334 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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

7,6

Good

44 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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

905 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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

3 624 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

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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 R16 448, Qatar Airways can have you in Melbourne from Durban in 25h 40m. 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 (R14 101), Qatar Airways (R14 790), and South African (R18 473) offers the cheapest pricing from Durban to Melbourne. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 28% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Melbourne (average of R988). Flying from Durban to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 354). 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 Airways	CheapestR14 101	AverageR18 636	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 790	AverageR18 292	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	CheapestR18 473	AverageR20 225	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	CheapestR22 716	AverageR24 966	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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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