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$1,585 Find Cheap Flights from Durban to Melbourne

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Durban to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Durban to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$1,754
Overall average: $1,639
South African
Sat 9/5Wed 13/5
DUR - MEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,566
Typical prices: $1,251-$1,726
Emirates
Sun 11/1
DUR - MEL • 2 stops
Top airlines
Qatar Airways
Cheapest • from $1,661 (return)
Qantas Airways
Best reviews • 7.5 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 22% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 14% price drop
December
Most popular
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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

Sat, 9 May - Wed, 13 May
South African Logo
07:00 - 19:55DUR-MEL
28h 55m2 stops
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12:15 - 14:50MEL-DUR
34h 35m2 stops
$1,754South African
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Sat, 9 May - Wed, 13 May
South African Logo
14:40 - 22:20DUR-MEL
23h 40m2 stops
South African Logo
12:15 - 18:05MEL-DUR
37h 50m2 stops
$1,755South African
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Sat, 9 May - Wed, 13 May
Qatar Airways Logo
11:55 - 22:10DUR-MEL
26h 15m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
07:10 - 10:25MEL-DUR
35h 15m3 stops
$1,912Qatar Airways
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Sat, 9 May - Wed, 13 May
Qatar Airways Logo
11:55 - 22:10DUR-MEL
26h 15m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
17:15 - 10:25MEL-DUR
49h 10m3 stops
$1,950Qatar Airways
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Sat, 9 May - Wed, 13 May
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 05:30DUR-MEL
26h 50m1 stop
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22:55 - 16:35MEL-DUR
25h 40m1 stop
$2,179Emirates
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Sat, 9 May - Wed, 13 May
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 05:30DUR-MEL
26h 50m1 stop
Emirates Logo
21:15 - 16:35MEL-DUR
27h 20m1 stop
$2,182Emirates
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Sat, 9 May - Wed, 13 May
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 08:50DUR-MEL
30h 10m2 stops
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22:55 - 16:35MEL-DUR
25h 40m1 stop
$2,190Emirates
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Sat, 9 May - Wed, 13 May
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 08:50DUR-MEL
30h 10m2 stops
Emirates Logo
22:55 - 16:35MEL-DUR
25h 40m1 stop
$2,193Emirates
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Sat, 9 May - Wed, 13 May
Qatar Airways Logo
10:35 - 04:55DUR-MEL
34h 20m3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:00 - 10:25MEL-DUR
30h 25m3 stops
$2,364Qatar Airways
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Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:40 - 23:35DUR-MEL
23h 55m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:10 - 19:00MEL-DUR
35h 50m3 stops
$2,678Multiple Airlines
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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.

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 $1,472 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,311 and $1,935 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 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$1,566
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% 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 $1,585 for a one-way ticket and $1,754 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?

    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 3 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.
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.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 944 reviews
7.5Comfort
7.0Food
7.2Entertainment
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
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Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

2.0 MediocreGerard, Nov 2025CBR - BNE
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Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

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

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

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

I prebooked a comfort plus seat on this flight and therefore the flight was comfy. I got the correct seat in the correct section of the plane that I have booked, that's this. Flight was comfortable. Staff were average on the flight, appearing to be rushed and short in engagement with travellers, perhaps this to maximise there rest time on the flight.

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.

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.

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