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R8 173 Find Cheap Flights from Durban to Melbourne

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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

Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 12
Qantas Airways Logo
11:15 - 19:20DUR-MEL
23h 05m2 stops
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6:30 - 19:50MEL-DUR
22h 20m2 stops
R14 674Qantas Airways
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Sun, Dec 7 - Fri, Feb 20
Qatar Airways Logo
12:25 - 5:45DUR-MEL
32h 20m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 10:55MEL-DUR
27h 45m2 stops
R16 416Qatar Airways
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Sun, Dec 7 - Thu, Feb 19
Qatar Airways Logo
12:25 - 5:45DUR-MEL
32h 20m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
23:40 - 10:55MEL-DUR
44h 15m2 stops
R16 450Qatar Airways
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Mon, Dec 8 - Thu, Feb 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 - 17:00DUR-MEL
25h 00m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 12:30MEL-DUR
27h 10m2 stops
R16 795Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Dec 7 - Fri, Feb 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:00 - 17:00DUR-MEL
64h 00m3 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:20 - 13:30MEL-DUR
52h 10m3 stops
R17 226Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Jan 21
South African Logo
14:40 - 22:20DUR-MEL
22h 40m2 stops
South African Logo
20:45 - 9:45MEL-DUR
22h 00m2 stops
R18 933South African
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Sun, Dec 7 - Wed, Feb 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:00 - 17:00DUR-MEL
64h 00m3 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:30 - 13:30MEL-DUR
46h 00m3 stops
R18 985Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 14
South African Logo
14:40 - 22:20DUR-MEL
22h 40m2 stops
South African Logo
19:55 - 16:15MEL-DUR
29h 20m2 stops
R19 571South African
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Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 12
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 10:15DUR-MEL
54h 05m2 stops
Emirates Logo
6:15 - 17:10MEL-DUR
43h 55m1 stop
R24 244Emirates
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Mon, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 14
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 23:20DUR-MEL
43h 10m1 stop
Emirates Logo
6:15 - 17:10MEL-DUR
43h 55m1 stop
R24 261Emirates
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Qantas Airways
Cheapest • from R14 674 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8,1 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 15% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
R14 674
Typical prices: R14 864-R18 364
Qantas Airways
Mon 2/3Thu 12/3
DUR - MEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R9 811
Typical prices: R14 139-R16 416
Qatar Airways
Sun 7/12
DUR - MEL • 2 stops
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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 March.

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.

For Durban to Melbourne, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Melbourne back to Durban, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

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 R16 329 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R25 382 and R22 313 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 19% 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 flightR9 811
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
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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 R9 811 for a one-way ticket and R14 674 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Durban to Melbourne?

    When flying out of Durban you will be using Durban King Shaka Intl. You will be landing at Melbourne, also known as 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Durban to Melbourne are Qatar Airways and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of R18 068 and an overall rating of 7,4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R18 413 and an overall rating of 7,5.

  • 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 4 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3388 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,2Entertainment
8,3Crew
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
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Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

10,0 ExcellentRoss, Oct 2025DXB - MEL
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Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

Emirates need to improve the boarding process. There is no point calling for all First and Business Class passengers plus Platinum, Gold and Silver Skywards members at one time. Further to this, try channeling all these people into one entry point with no defined lines. It was chaos. The is a common issue on the Dubai to Riyadh flight. Poor effort Emirates.

Premium Economy is not worth the extra money you pay. You are neither economy nor business. The seat doesn’t recline enough to relax your legs. Maneuvering while seated is cumbersome. Don’t recommend Premium Economy at all.

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

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

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

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.

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

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.

Boston to Doha was great but Doha to Dhaka was the worst experience.

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