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$1,892 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Durban

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Durban departing on 5/8. 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.
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Durban (MEL-DUR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Durban 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 Melbourne to Durban

Tue, 5 Aug - Fri, 22 Aug
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05:00 - 12:20MEL-DUR
39h 20m2 stops
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06:00 - 03:10DUR-MEL
37h 10m2 stops
$1,892
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Sun, 10 Aug - Thu, 6 Nov
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05:00 - 19:40MEL-DUR
46h 40m2 stops
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06:00 - 17:00DUR-MEL
26h 00m2 stops
$1,921
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Mon, 28 Jul - Tue, 4 Nov
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06:15 - 10:20MEL-DUR
36h 05m2 stops
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10:55 - 18:05DUR-MEL
22h 10m2 stops
$2,180Qantas Airways
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Mon, 28 Jul - Tue, 4 Nov
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06:30 - 10:20MEL-DUR
35h 50m2 stops
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10:55 - 19:35DUR-MEL
23h 40m2 stops
$2,182Qantas Airways
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Mon, 25 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug
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21:15 - 19:50MEL-DUR
30h 35m2 stops
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07:00 - 16:40DUR-MEL
25h 40m2 stops
$2,323Emirates
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Sun, 10 Aug - Thu, 6 Nov
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22:55 - 16:35MEL-DUR
25h 40m1 stop
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07:00 - 18:15DUR-MEL
26h 15m2 stops
$2,354Emirates
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Tue, 5 Aug - Fri, 22 Aug
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09:10 - 10:35MEL-DUR
33h 25m3 stops
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12:05 - 10:05DUR-MEL
38h 00m3 stops
$2,861Qatar Airways
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Sun, 10 Aug - Thu, 6 Nov
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09:30 - 10:35MEL-DUR
33h 05m3 stops
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07:00 - 23:45DUR-MEL
31h 45m2 stops
$2,863Qatar Airways
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Mon, 28 Jul - Thu, 6 Nov
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17:10 - 18:05MEL-DUR
32h 55m3 stops
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08:10 - 17:00DUR-MEL
47h 50m3 stops
$3,800Ethiopian Air
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Mon, 28 Jul - Thu, 6 Nov
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17:10 - 18:05MEL-DUR
56h 55m3 stops
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08:10 - 17:00DUR-MEL
47h 50m3 stops
$3,918Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Durban flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Durban 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 Melbourne to Durban?

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban, 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 Melbourne Airport to Durban is February, where tickets cost $1,910 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,881 and $2,355 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Durban, 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 Melbourne Airport to Durban, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$1,892
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Durban

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Durban 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 Melbourne to Durban flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Durban was $3,547 for a one-way ticket and $1,242 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Durban?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Durban are Emirates and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $2,818 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,004 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Melbourne to Durban.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Durban from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Durban?

    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 Durban with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

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

    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 Durban from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Durban

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Durban. 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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Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

10.0 ExcellentWoei, June 2025DXB - SIN
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Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

One of the female staff from the cabin crew, forgot to ask us about what we want to drink and focused more on other specific people rather than treating everyone politely. I asked her about the drinks to which she said oh I forgot.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

We arrived in line for check in at 6:15 p.m. but did not check in until 8:00 p.m. The line for economy check in was very long, and all of the desks 03-13 were not open, although most of them opened sporadically. The crew on board were very nice and helpful, friendly and kind. It has been many years since we flew Emirates (at least 17 years), and we notice that foot rests are no longer available in economy, but we were lucky enough to fly in the upper deck and appreciate your opening some of your flights to economy passengers in the upper deck. We will definitely fly on emirates more often! Thank you.

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

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

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

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

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

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?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

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 great and probably that's the single most thing that distinguished this particular Qatar flight from my average typical experience. They genuinely wanted to please you and do their best.

I had to stay in the airport 15 even with a hotel reservation..i was refused to inter to qatar cuz the hotel was outside the airport. They could have offered a solution. It was really exhausting for me and my family.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

I was denied lounge facility at airport. Explanation was not satisfactory.

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

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.

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