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Fri, 22 May - Tue, 2 June
South African Airways
South African Airways2 stops
MEL - DUR
South African Airways
South African Airways2 stops
DUR - MEL
2084$
2000$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 5 May
South African Airways
South African Airways2 stops
MEL - DUR
South African Airways
South African Airways2 stops
DUR - MEL
2288$
2213$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways1 stop
MEL - DUR
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways1 stop
DUR - MEL
2316$
2221$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, 5 May
South African Airways
South African Airways2 stops
MEL - DUR
1368$
1335$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 20 Apr
South African Airways
South African Airways2 stops
MEL - DUR
1369$
1335$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, 29 May
South African Airways
South African Airways2 stops
MEL - DUR
1370$
1335$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, 2 June
South African Airways
South African Airways2 stops
MEL - DUR
1370$
1335$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, 19 May
South African Airways
South African Airways2 stops
MEL - DUR
1385$
1337$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 6 Apr
Emirates
Emirates2 stops
MEL - DUR
1688$
1620$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods 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

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of May. Take advantage of this per
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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
58%Trains in Durban are 58% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$5.50
Durban$2.32
MealMid-priced restaurant
58%A meal in Durban is 58% cheaper than a meal in Melbourne.
Melbourne$25.00
Durban$10.56
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
81%A taxi fare in Durban is 81% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$5.10
Durban$0.97
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
40%Coffee in Durban is 40% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$5.38
Durban$3.22
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 11.87 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.09 AUD
Last checked on Thu, 19/03
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 long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to Durban?
The total flight time between Melbourne and Durban is of around 22 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 9,835.49 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Melbourne to Durban?
When you fly from Melbourne to Durban the average price is $2,516.56. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Durban at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Durban is $1335. 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 0.97 AUD, 81% cheaper than Melbourne, with a fare of 5.10 AUD,
while train tickets costs 58% less in Durban: 2.32 AUD against 5.50 AUD in Melbourne.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 10.56 AUD in Durban, 58% less than the 25.00 AUD in Melbourne.
The price of the coffee is around 40% cheaper in Durban, with an average of 3.22 AUD, while in Melbourne the coffee costs 5.38 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!

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