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$1,632 Find Cheap Flights from Durban to Melbourne

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Cheap Flights from Durban to Melbourne (DUR-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Durban to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Durban to Melbourne

Sun, 24 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
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14:30 - 05:20DUR-MEL
30h 50m2 stops
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17:45 - 14:50MEL-DUR
29h 05m2 stops
$1,632
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Mon, 10 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
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11:55 - 18:25DUR-MEL
45h 30m2 stops
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17:10 - 10:35MEL-DUR
26h 25m2 stops
$1,667Qatar Airways
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Mon, 10 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
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11:55 - 18:25DUR-MEL
45h 30m2 stops
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17:10 - 10:35MEL-DUR
26h 25m2 stops
$1,677Qatar Airways
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Mon, 10 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
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11:55 - 18:25DUR-MEL
45h 30m2 stops
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17:10 - 10:35MEL-DUR
26h 25m2 stops
$1,680Qatar Airways
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Mon, 10 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
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11:55 - 18:25DUR-MEL
45h 30m2 stops
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10:45 - 10:35MEL-DUR
32h 50m3 stops
$1,766Qatar Airways
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Fri, 22 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug
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10:55 - 18:35DUR-MEL
23h 40m2 stops
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06:15 - 22:30MEL-DUR
24h 15m2 stops
$1,781
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Mon, 10 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
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19:10 - 18:15DUR-MEL
38h 05m1 stop
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23:55 - 17:10MEL-DUR
26h 15m1 stop
$2,250Emirates
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Fri, 22 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug
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18:40 - 16:40DUR-MEL
38h 00m1 stop
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12:05 - 16:35MEL-DUR
36h 30m2 stops
$2,255Emirates
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Mon, 10 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
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19:10 - 06:25DUR-MEL
26h 15m1 stop
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22:30 - 17:10MEL-DUR
27h 40m1 stop
$2,265Emirates
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Mon, 10 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
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19:10 - 06:25DUR-MEL
26h 15m1 stop
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22:30 - 17:10MEL-DUR
27h 40m1 stop
$2,270Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Durban to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Durban to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Durban to Melbourne?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Durban to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Melbourne on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Durban to Melbourne. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Durban to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Durban to Melbourne Airport is March, where tickets cost $1,464 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,275 and $2,128 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Durban to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonApril
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$1,632
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Durban to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Durban to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Durban to Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport was $1,746 for a one-way ticket and $1,071 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Durban to Melbourne?

    Durban and Melbourne are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Durban from Durban King Shaka Intl and will be arriving at Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Durban to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Durban to Melbourne?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Durban and Melbourne, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Durban to Melbourne, Emirates or South African?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Durban to Melbourne are Emirates and South African. With an average price for the route of $2,256 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. South African is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,728 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Durban to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Durban to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Durban to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Durban is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Durban to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Durban with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Durban to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Durban up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Durban to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Durban to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3285 reviews
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

10.0 ExcellentSue, July 2025MAN - DXB
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

Premium Economy is not worth the extra money you pay. You are neither economy nor business. The seat doesn’t recline enough to relax your legs. Maneuvering while seated is cumbersome. Don’t recommend Premium Economy at all.

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

I’ve flown with Qatar multiple times and the service has always been great. Very professional, organized, the food is delicious and plentiful, tons of entertainment.

The staff was the best I have experienced as a frequent traveller in a long time.

It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

They didn't board by zones and it was a free for all. The 16 hour flight was the most excruciating experience of my life and the seats were TINY... with no leg space and my feet were swollen immediately. The food was so bad it was inedible.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Boston to Doha was great but Doha to Dhaka was the worst experience.

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

Fly Qatar Airways is always amazing. Their service and care for details is really very good.

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