Cheap flights from Durban to Melbourne

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Durban to Melbourne and booking your next trip
Cheapest one-way flight $599
Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia 2 stops 26 hr Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest one-way flight from Durban to Melbourne is currently $599
Fastest flight 18 hr 55 min The fastest flight with stops from Durban to Melbourne takes 18 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

Popular airlines from Durban to Melbourne

  • Qatar Airways
    Typical price: $1,100–2,250
    4 weekly connecting flights
    DUR - MEL Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Emirates
    Typical price: $1,350–2,250
    4 weekly connecting flights
    DUR - MEL Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
  • Turkish Airlines
    Typical price: $1,500–3,150
    1 weekly connecting flight
    DUR - MEL Every Mon

Popular airports near Durban

  • King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
    Durban South Africa 31 min 17 mi
  • Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
    Pietermaritzburg South Africa 1 hr 1 min 40 mi
  • Margate Airport (MGH)
    Margate South Africa 1 hr 33 min 80 mi
  • Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
    Richards Bay South Africa 2 hr 4 min 100 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
  • Albury Airport (ABX)
    Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
  • Bendigo Airport (BXG)
    Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Durban to Melbourne

The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia from $599.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
    The cheapest one-way flight starts at $599 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.
    18 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Durban to Melbourne.
    Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).
    It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Durban to Melbourne.
    Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
    Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

    You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
    What counts as the best airline for your flights from Durban to Melbourne really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Durban to Melbourne.

    In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 4 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

    Other popular airlines flying from Durban to Melbourne are:
    • Emirates offers 4 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
    • Turkish Airlines offers 1 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
    The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Durban and Melbourne.
    The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia from $599.

    Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
      No airline flies direct from Durban to Melbourne.
      • There are 4 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Durban to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
      • There are 4 Emirates connecting flights from Durban to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
      • There are 1 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Durban to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      The cheapest last-minute deal between Durban and Melbourne at price $1,145 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
      No airline flies direct from Durban to Melbourne.
      • There are 4 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Durban to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
      • There are 4 Emirates connecting flights from Durban to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
      • There are 1 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Durban to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      There are no direct flights from Durban to Melbourne.
      It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Durban to Melbourne, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
      To book business class trips from Durban to Melbourne, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

      You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
      The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Durban and Melbourne starts at $1,145 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Qatar Airways.
      The cheapest last-minute deal between Durban and Melbourne at price $1,145 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
      To find last-minute flight deals from Durban to Melbourne, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

      You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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