Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Durban to Melbourne round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Qatar Airways (R19 545), Emirates (R26 397), and Turkish Airlines (R28 705) offers the cheapest pricing from Durban to Melbourne. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 8% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durban to Melbourne one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airline one-way is South African, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R33 817. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Durban to Melbourne for a low price.

Question 3

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

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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.

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Melbourne?

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Melbourne (average of R991). 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.

Question 5

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

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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.

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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.

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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).

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

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

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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 450 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R30 711.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 769.

Question 12

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DUR to MEL?

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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.

Question 13

What airport do you fly from for flights from Durban to Melbourne?

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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.

Question 14

Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Durban to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 15

How can I find direct flights from Durban to Melbourne?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durban to Melbourne.

Question 16

Can I find deals for business class flights from Durban to Melbourne?

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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.

Question 17

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Durban to Melbourne?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Melbourne from Durban today with Cheapflights!

Question 18

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Durban to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Durban to Melbourne by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights find flights from Durban to Melbourne with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Melbourne from Durban shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Durban to Melbourne become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Durban to Melbourne flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	R19 012
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R24 693

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qantas Airways	CheapestR14 412	AverageR18 968	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR15 050	AverageR18 810	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	CheapestR18 880	AverageR20 314	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	CheapestR23 407	AverageR25 471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durban King Shaka Intl to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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