Cheap flights from Melbourne to Durban

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Durban and booking your next trip
Cheapest one-way flight $930
Etihad, South African 2 stops 27 hr Wed, Jul 22
The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Durban is currently $930
Fastest flight 20 hr 40 min The fastest flight with stops from Melbourne to Durban takes 20 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Durban

  • Emirates
    Typical price: $1,750–2,850
    7 weekly connecting flights
    MEL - DUR Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    Typical price: $1,750–3,000
    5 weekly connecting flights
    MEL - DUR Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Turkish Airlines
    Typical price: $2,200–5,500
    3 weekly connecting flights
    MEL - DUR Every Mon, Wed, Sat

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Durban

The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, South African from $930.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
    The cheapest one-way flight starts at $930 and departs on Wed, Jul 22.
    20 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Durban.
    Peak season is Dec–Jan when the weather is hot, though temperatures remain warm year-round with the driest period Jun–Jul. Local events include the July Handicap horse race and the Durban International Film Festival (both Jul) and the Awesome Africa Music Festival (Sep–Oct). The Hindu festival of Kavadi (or Thaipusam), featuring street parties and parades, is celebrated Jan–Feb and again Apr–May during Chithirai Masam (Tamil new year).
    It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Durban.
    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 Melbourne to Durban 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 Melbourne to Durban.

    In terms of flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 7 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) .

    Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Durban are:
    • Qatar Airways offers 5 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) .
    • Turkish Airlines offers 3 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) .
    The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Melbourne and Durban.
    The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, South African from $930.

    Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
      No airline flies direct from Melbourne to Durban.
      • There are 7 Emirates connecting flights from Melbourne to Durban per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 5 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Melbourne to Durban per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
      • There are 3 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Melbourne to Durban per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Durban at price $1,619 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
      No airline flies direct from Melbourne to Durban.
      • There are 7 Emirates connecting flights from Melbourne to Durban per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 5 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Melbourne to Durban per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
      • There are 3 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Melbourne to Durban per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Durban.
      It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to Durban, 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 Melbourne to Durban, 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 Melbourne and Durban starts at $1,619 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Qatar Airways.
      The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Durban at price $1,619 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
      To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Durban, 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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