DUR - MEL

$1,548 Find Cheap Flights from Durban to Melbourne

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Durban to Melbourne departing on 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$1,548
Typical prices: $1,503-$1,926
South African
Wed 1/4Wed 8/4
DUR - MEL • 2 stops
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South African
Cheapest • from $1,548 (return)
Qatar Airways
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 19% price drop
December
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Durban to Melbourne

Wed, 1 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr
South African Logo
20:20 - 22:05
DUR
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MEL
40h 45m
2 stops
South African Logo
18:45 - 08:40
MEL
-
DUR
21h 55m
2 stops
$1,548South African
Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
12:25 - 23:20
DUR
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MEL
25h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
17:10 - 10:55
MEL
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DUR
26h 45m
2 stops
$1,597Qatar Airways
Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
12:25 - 23:20
DUR
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MEL
25h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
17:10 - 10:55
MEL
-
DUR
26h 45m
2 stops
$1,603Qatar Airways
Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
12:25 - 23:20
DUR
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MEL
25h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
17:10 - 10:55
MEL
-
DUR
26h 45m
2 stops
$1,604Qatar Airways
Wed, 1 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr
South African Logo
20:20 - 22:05
DUR
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MEL
40h 45m
2 stops
South African Logo
17:45 - 08:40
MEL
-
DUR
22h 55m
2 stops
$1,616South African
Thu, 2 Apr - Thu, 9 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
12:05 - 23:10
DUR
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MEL
26h 05m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 10:35
MEL
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DUR
26h 25m
2 stops
$1,617Qatar Airways
Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
12:25 - 23:20
DUR
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MEL
25h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
07:10 - 10:55
MEL
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DUR
36h 45m
3 stops
$1,741Qatar Airways
Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
12:25 - 23:20
DUR
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MEL
25h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
07:10 - 10:55
MEL
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DUR
36h 45m
3 stops
$1,747Qatar Airways
Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
12:25 - 23:20
DUR
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MEL
25h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
06:00 - 10:55
MEL
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DUR
37h 55m
3 stops
$1,750Qatar Airways
Wed, 1 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
11:15 - 23:10
DUR
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MEL
26h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:00 - 10:35
MEL
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DUR
30h 35m
3 stops
$1,801Qatar Airways
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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 return flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Durban to Melbourne Airport departing in April.

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 February, where tickets cost $1,247 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,186 and $1,713 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$1,548
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% 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 $1,548 for a return ticket.

  • 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?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Durban and Melbourne.

  • 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 airline 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Durban to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3738 reviews
7.9Crew
7.4Comfort
7.3Food
7.5Boarding
7.4Entertainment
Airline reviews

My journey with Qatar Airways from Ahmedabad to Jacksonville on 3rd February 2026 was truly exceptional. The entire experience reflected comfort, care, and world-class service. Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the journey was a welcome luxury, especially on a long-haul flight. The vegetarian meals were thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and served with attention to detail, along with a fine selection of snacks and beverages. What truly elevated the experience was the cabin crew — graceful, courteous, and genuinely attentive, delivering outstanding hospitality at every step. This journey perfectly showcased the premium standard Qatar Airways is known for, and it left a lasting impression. I would gladly fly with them again.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
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My journey with Qatar Airways from Ahmedabad to Jacksonville on 3rd February 2026 was truly exceptional. The entire experience reflected comfort, care, and world-class service. Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the journey was a welcome luxury, especially on a long-haul flight. The vegetarian meals were thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and served with attention to detail, along with a fine selection of snacks and beverages. What truly elevated the experience was the cabin crew — graceful, courteous, and genuinely attentive, delivering outstanding hospitality at every step. This journey perfectly showcased the premium standard Qatar Airways is known for, and it left a lasting impression. I would gladly fly with them again.

The boarding process was awful-the computers were down and there was no way to check in. Took extremely long, very chaotic and no guarantee our bags were even getting on the plane. I was also delayed and took away from any time i had to catch a connecting flight.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

This flight was a very good trip for us. The crew were very friendly and helpful. They made arrangements for my husband to have assistance in boarding. We were not expecting a meal, so it was a pleasant surprise on this short flight to have a meal and beverage from a very courteous crew.

In the business class it was everything wonderful. However in the economy is a hell. BTW. When I asked to search for tickets, I ordered business and I was offered options with economy, that was not clear in the order, so I could've acted faster to rectify it.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

no qatar did noting wrong Kayak messed up my whole vacation . Went early to check in at The Cairo, Egypt airport to find our I had not tickets to board , Kayak and/or Affirm never sent the money for my flight that I paid for and booked. So I had no flight at 12am in a foreign country and I had to scramble and find anther very costly other option just so that could fly home. Fucken horrible experience.

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

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