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Flights from Melbourne to Durban

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Flight Duration32 h and 10 mFlights between Melbourne and Durban take, on average, 32 h and 10 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportsMelbourne AirportFor flights from Melbourne to Durban
Destination airportKing Shaka International AirportFor the route from Melbourne to Durban
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Melbourne to Durban
One-way average Price£1244The average price for a flight Melbourne - Durban at Opodo is £1244, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data August is the most popular time to book a flight to Durban when departing from Melbourne
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Last checked on Sun 08/11
Distance: 6,111 mi
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 7 mi
Durban airports
King Shaka International Airport (DUR)How far from city centre: 7 mi

Book your Melbourne to Durban flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Melbourne to Durban (South Africa) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Melbourne to Durban takes roughly 23 h and 5 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Melbourne–Durban route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Melbourne Airport (MEL)
  • Arrival airport: King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

The weather in Durban

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Durban, temperatures average around 28ºC in the warmest months and roughly 11ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 28ºC
  • Lows: down to 11ºC
  • Hottest month: February
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: June
  • Wettest month: January

Tips for cheaper flights from Melbourne to Durban

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Melbourne to Durban:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Durban. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Durban

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 £1244. 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?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Melbourne to Durban. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Durban?
The most popular months to book a flight from Melbourne to Durban are August, September and October, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Melbourne to Durban?
The best time of the year to go to Durban when flying from Melbourne depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Durban from Melbourne in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and January. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, April and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Melbourne - Durban.
How long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to Durban?
The total flight time between Melbourne and Durban is of around 32 h and 10 m on average, considering an average distance of 6,111.49 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Durban compared to Melbourne?
While in Melbourne temperatures can reach an average of 21º ºC in summer, Durban can experience temperatures up to 24º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 17º ºC in Durban, compared to the 11º ºC average in Melbourne.

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