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Cheap flights from Durban to Melbourne from R9 357

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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — MEL
Sep 13 — Sep 201
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 14 August 2026.

Sat 15/818:55 -
2 stops43h 10m
Sat 22/816:10 -
2 stops26h 25m
Deal found 14/8R17 389
Thu 27/87:00 -
2 stops55h 05m
Sun 30/816:10 -
2 stops26h 25m
Deal found 12/8R17 906
Tue 15/919:10 -
2 stops42h 55m
Tue 13/1017:10 -
2 stops26h 25m
Deal found 10/8R18 472
Tue 10/1112:25 -
2 stops25h 55m
Fri 13/1123:40 -
2 stops44h 15m
Deal found 10/8R19 021
Sun 27/912:05 -
3 stops41h 30m
Sun 4/1017:10 -
2 stops26h 25m
Deal found 13/8R20 249
Thu 17/1212:25 -
2 stops32h 20m
Thu 31/1216:10 -
2 stops27h 45m
Deal found 14/8R20 508
Mon 2/1117:00 -
2 stops45h 20m
Fri 6/1123:40 -
2 stops44h 15m
Deal found 11/8R21 025

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 14 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 389

One-way from

R9 357

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 554
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/1-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 30m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 20m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R45 280 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R16 584 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 14 August 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 15/9

19:10-22:05

2 stops42h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

17:10-10:35

2 stops26h 25m

R18 472

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 10/11

12:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

23:40-10:55

2 stops44h 15m

R19 021
Fastest return journey

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 17/12

12:25-5:45

2 stops32h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 31/12

16:10-10:55

2 stops27h 45m

R20 508

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 2/11

17:00-23:20

2 stops45h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

23:40-10:55

2 stops44h 15m

R21 122

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 2/11

15:45-17:00

3 stops64h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

15:30-13:45

3 stops55h 15m

R21 203

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 27/8

18:40-21:50

1 stop43h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 30/8

5:15-16:35

1 stop43h 20m

R21 332

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 2/11

19:10-23:20

1 stop43h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

22:30-17:10

1 stop27h 40m

R23 918
Cheapest one-way

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 2/1

12:25-5:45

2 stops32h 20m

R9 357

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 27/8

17:00-22:05

2 stops45h 05m

R9 648

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 3/1

17:00-5:45

2 stops51h 45m

R10 925

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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 706). Flying from Durban to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R30 932). 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 typical for this route at the moment.
Durban to Melbourne flights typically cost between R16 775 and R21 009 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R17 389 on Qatar Airways (Jan 4–Mar 10).

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 14 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates and Qatar 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
3 655 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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
3 655 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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 2 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 472, Qatar Airways can have you in Melbourne from Durban in 42h 55m. 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 096), and Emirates (R18 464) offers the cheapest pricing from Durban to Melbourne. Users have found that Qatar 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Melbourne (average of R14 706). Flying from Durban to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R30 932). 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 2 airlines flying from Durban to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 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 14 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 096AverageR15 982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 464AverageR21 833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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