Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Durban

FAQ

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Melbourne to Durban?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Durban with the following airlines, including: Qatar Airways South African Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• When is the best time to book flights from Melbourne to Durban?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Durban is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• When are flight tickets from Melbourne (MEL) to Durban (DUR) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Durban is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Durban on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Durban on November 16, 2025 with Emirates, with prices starting at AU$ 2,261.

• Which airports can I fly to for Durban from Melbourne?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Durban, with Melbourne Airport to King Shaka International Airport (MEL-DUR) is by far the most common option on this route: King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

• Is there any time difference between Melbourne and Durban?

  The time difference between Durban and Melbourne is 8h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Melbourne to Durban?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.