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Cheap flights from Durban to Melbourne from R22 179

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — MEL
Apr 1 — Apr 81
1 adult

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

Cheap 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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R22 179

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R19 076
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 1/5-31/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 00m total
  • Durban to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R30 748 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 714 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 27 March 2025.

Thu 1/510:55DUR - MEL
2 stops26h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 31/521:00MEL - DUR
2 stops45h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/3R22 179
Thu 1/510:55DUR - MEL
2 stops45h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 31/59:10MEL - DUR
3 stops57h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/3R23 475
Mon 31/38:10DUR - MEL
2 stops30h 20mSouth African
Tue 8/419:45MEL - DUR
2 stops34h 00mSouth African
Deal found 26/3R24 424
Thu 1/518:40DUR - MEL
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/512:05MEL - DUR
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3R25 994
Mon 31/318:40DUR - MEL
2 stops30h 10mEmirates
Tue 8/45:15MEL - DUR
1 stop43h 20mEmirates
Deal found 26/3R26 688

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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 27 March 2025.
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Durban

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 1/5

10:55-21:35

2 stops26h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

21:00-10:20

2 stops45h 20m

R22 179

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 1/5

10:55-16:50

2 stops45h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

9:10-10:35

3 stops57h 25m

R23 475

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 1/5

18:40-5:30

1 stop26h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

12:05-16:35

2 stops36h 30m

R25 994

DurbanMelbourne

DUR - MEL

DURMEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 1/5

18:40-16:40

1 stop38h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

5:15-16:35

1 stop43h 20m

R59 381

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Deals found on 26/3

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Durban to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

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.

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 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Durban to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 March 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 27 March 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
811 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 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.

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

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways (R22 179), Qatar Airways (R23 475), and Emirates (R59 381) offers the cheapest pricing from Durban to Melbourne.

  • 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 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.

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