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Cheap flights from Durban to Melbourne from R9 430

DUR — MEL
Oct 11 — Oct 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Durban to Melbourne

Thu 22/1019:10 -
2 stops42h 55m
Thu 29/1023:40 -
2 stops44h 15m
Deal found 7/9R14 443
Mon 21/912:05 -
2 stops26h 00m
Thu 24/916:10 -
2 stops26h 25m
Deal found 6/9R18 634
Thu 22/1018:40 -
1 stop26h 50m
Thu 29/1022:30 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 7/9R20 423
Thu 22/1018:40 -
1 stop26h 50m
Thu 29/1022:30 -
2 stops30h 20m
Deal found 7/9R23 034
Mon 21/918:40 -
2 stops30h 10m
Thu 24/95:15 -
1 stop43h 20m
Deal found 6/9R27 160
Mon 14/126:00 -
2 stops26h 50m
Tue 15/1223:40 -
2 stops44h 15m
Deal found 8/9R28 466

Find flight deals from Durban to Melbourne

Round-trip from

R14 443

One-way from

R9 430

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R18 762
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/10-29/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 87h 10m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 20m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R53 208 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R16 861 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 16/1

12:25-5:45

2 stops32h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 430

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 9/1

12:25-5:45

2 stops32h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 478

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 17/1

12:25-17:50

2 stops44h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 042
Fastest return journey

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 21/9

12:05-22:05

2 stops26h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 203

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 16/1

19:10-6:25

1 stop26h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 363

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 9/1

19:10-23:20

1 stop43h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 104

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 17/1

19:10-23:20

1 stop43h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 555

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 21/9

11:15-21:35

3 stops26h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 022

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 25/2

12:25-17:50

2 stops44h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 1/3

16:10-10:55

2 stops27h 45m

R18 569

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 22/10

18:40-6:30

1 stop26h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

22:30-17:10

1 stop27h 40m

R20 423

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Melbourne (average of R15 055). Flying from Durban to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R31 287). 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 below average for this route at the moment.
Durban to Melbourne flights typically cost between R15 797 and R20 374 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 443 on Qatar Airways (Oct 22–Oct 29).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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
3 657 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

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
3 657 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

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
3 734 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

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

  • 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 569, Qatar Airways can have you in Melbourne from Durban in 44h 25m. 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 361), and Emirates (R18 416) 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Melbourne (average of R15 055). Flying from Durban to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R31 287). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 361AverageR15 964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 416AverageR21 777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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