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Cheap flights from Durban to Melbourne from R9 628

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 30/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — MEL
Aug 21 — Aug 281
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 22 July 2026.

Tue 1/918:40
DUR
-
MEL
1 stop26h 50m
Emirates
Tue 8/95:15
MEL
-
DUR
1 stop43h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 18/7R20 984
Tue 1/919:10
DUR
-
MEL
3 stops53h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/913:25
MEL
-
DUR
3 stops29h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/7R23 091

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 22 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R20 984

One-way from

R9 628

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R23 716
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 1/9-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 10m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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30/11
  • 30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 20m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R32 495 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R12 666 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 22 July 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 5/9

18:55-9:30

3 stops54h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 12/9

7:10-10:35

3 stops59h 25m

R21 659

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 5/9

18:40-7:50

2 stops53h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 12/9

5:15-16:35

1 stop43h 20m

R21 708

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 1/9

19:10-8:30

3 stops53h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

13:25-10:35

3 stops29h 10m

R23 091

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 5/9

18:40-5:30

1 stop26h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 12/9

5:15-16:35

1 stop43h 20m

R72 186
Fastest return journey

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 16/1

12:25-5:45

2 stops32h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/3

8:15-10:35

3 stops35h 20m

R72 400

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 16/1

19:10-18:15

1 stop38h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/3

16:55-16:35

2 stops56h 40m

R97 713
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 30/11

11:00-23:20

2 stops27h 20m

R9 628

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 30/11

19:10-23:20

1 stop43h 10m

R12 558

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 30/11

15:45-17:00

3 stops64h 15m

R13 084

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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 549). Flying from Durban to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R28 127). 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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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 22 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
3 631 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 631 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 631 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
South African
7,6
Good
63 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 631 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 748 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 631 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

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 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 R21 708, Qatar Airways can have you in Melbourne from Durban in 53h 10m. 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 342), South African (R17 295), and Emirates (R18 804) 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 549). Flying from Durban to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R28 127). 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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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 342AverageR16 404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR17 295AverageR23 463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 804AverageR22 120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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