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Cheap flights from Durban to Melbourne from R9 493

DUR — MEL
Sep 24 — Oct 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Durban to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Durban to Melbourne

Wed 7/1012:05 -
2 stops26h 00m
Wed 14/1023:45 -
2 stops26h 55m
Deal found 23/8R16 792
Mon 30/1117:00 -
2 stops45h 20m
Sun 17/123:40 -
2 stops44h 15m
Deal found 23/8R17 528
Mon 26/1012:25 -
2 stops25h 55m
Fri 30/1023:40 -
2 stops44h 15m
Deal found 21/8R18 953
Sun 4/1012:05 -
2 stops26h 00m
Sun 11/1017:10 -
2 stops26h 25m
Deal found 20/8R19 465
Mon 30/1119:10 -
1 stop26h 15m
Sun 17/123:55 -
1 stop26h 15m
Deal found 23/8R20 634
Mon 2/1117:00 -
2 stops45h 20m
Fri 6/1123:40 -
2 stops44h 15m
Deal found 19/8R20 954

Find flight deals from Durban to Melbourne

Round-trip from

R16 792

One-way from

R9 493

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 297
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/10-14/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 55m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R46 442 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R16 693 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 26/10

12:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

23:40-10:55

2 stops44h 15m

R18 953
Fastest return journey

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 30/11

19:10-6:25

1 stop26h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 17/1

23:55-17:10

1 stop26h 15m

R20 634

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 4/10

12:05-15:35

3 stops42h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 11/10

17:10-10:35

2 stops26h 25m

R20 906

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

13:00-10:55

3 stops30h 55m

R23 019

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 26/10

19:10-6:25

1 stop26h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

22:30-17:10

1 stop27h 40m

R23 772

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 804
Cheapest one-way

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 7/9

17:00-22:05

2 stops45h 05m

R9 493
Fastest single journey

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 7/9

18:40-5:30

1 stop26h 50m

R12 182

DurbanMelbourne

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - MEL Melbourne

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 4/10

12:05-11:05

3 stops38h 00m

R14 295

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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 839). Flying from Durban to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R31 071). 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 R17 464 and R21 146 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 792 on Qatar Airways (Oct 7–Oct 14).

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
3 656 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 656 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 656 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

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 953, Qatar Airways can have you in Melbourne from Durban in 25h 55m. 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 229), and Emirates (R18 289) 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 839). Flying from Durban to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of R31 071). 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 229AverageR15 807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 289AverageR21 626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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