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Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways2 stops
MEL - DUR
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways2 stops
DUR - MEL
2411$
2314$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 19 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways2 stops
MEL - DUR
South African Airways
South African Airways2 stops
DUR - MEL
2926$
2823$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 22 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways1 stop
MEL - DUR
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways2 stops
DUR - MEL
4045$
3882$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, 3 Jan - Sun, 11 Jan
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways2 stops
MEL - DUR
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways2 stops
DUR - MEL
4078$
3918$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, 20 Jan
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways1 stop
MEL - DUR
1427$
1348$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 16 Feb
South African Airways
South African Airways2 stops
MEL - DUR
1395$
1358$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 2 Feb
South African Airways
South African Airways2 stops
MEL - DUR
1394$
1358$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, 20 Feb
South African Airways
South African Airways2 stops
MEL - DUR
1394$
1358$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, 30 Dec
Emirates
Emirates2 stops
MEL - DUR
1960$
1877$
Prime price per passenger
Prices shown below were available within the past 3 days for the period specified and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Durban

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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
76%Trains in Durban are 76% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$5.50
Durban$1.34
MealMid-priced restaurant
55%A meal in Durban is 55% cheaper than a meal in Melbourne.
Melbourne$25.00
Durban$11.16
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
70%A taxi fare in Durban is 70% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$5.50
Durban$1.65
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
42%Coffee in Durban is 42% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$5.58
Durban$3.21
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 11.21 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.09 AUD
Last checked on Fri, 5/12
Distance: 9835 kms
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 11 kms
Avalon Airport (AVV)How far from city centre: 50 kms
Durban airports

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When do you want to depart from Melbourne? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Durban. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from Melbourne to Durban and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Durban

How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Durban at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Durban is $1348. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Durban expensive to visit compared to Melbourne?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Durban costs an average of 1.65 AUD, 70% cheaper than Melbourne, with a fare of 5.50 AUD,
while train tickets costs 76% less in Durban: 1.34 AUD against 5.50 AUD in Melbourne.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 11.16 AUD in Durban, 55% less than the 25.00 AUD in Melbourne.
The price of the coffee is around 42% cheaper in Durban, with an average of 3.21 AUD, while in Melbourne the coffee costs 5.58 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Melbourne to Durban?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions South Africa may apply when travelling from Melbourne. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Durban compared to Melbourne?
While in Melbourne the temperatures can reach an average of 37.14 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3 mm ,Durban's temperatures can go up to 29.12 ºC during the hot season, with 6 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 12.72 ºC in Durban, compared to the -1.12 ºC average degrees reported in Melbourne. During the winter period, Melbourne can register 3 mm precipitation, while Durban have an average of 3 mm rain level.

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