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Flight deals from Durban King Shaka International to Melbourne Tullamarine

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Durban King Shaka International to Melbourne Tullamarine? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Melbourne.£698 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Feb, returning Tue, 17 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Tue, 10 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 17 Feb, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £698, select.
Melbourne.£716 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Mar, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £716, select.
Melbourne.£801 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Apr, returning Thu, 28 May.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £801, select.
Melbourne.£845 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £845, select.
Melbourne.£954 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Feb, returning Sun, 1 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £954, select.
Melbourne.£1,012 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,012, select.
Melbourne.£1,100 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Jan, returning Fri, 27 Feb.Return flight with South African Airways.Outbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Sat, 24 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 27 Feb, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,100, select.
Melbourne.£1,220 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Jan, returning Sat, 24 Jan.Return flight with South African Airways and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Sat, 10 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 24 Jan, arriving in Durban King Shaka International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,220, select.

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Durban King Shaka International to Melbourne Tullamarine: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Durban King Shaka International to Melbourne below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Melbourne Tullamarine.

Durban to Melbourne: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£698
Cheapest month to flyFebruary

Finding cheap flights from Durban King Shaka International to Melbourne Tullamarine: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Durban King Shaka International to Melbourne Tullamarine is £698. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Durban King Shaka International to Melbourne Tullamarine. But we found flights with one or more stops from £698.
As of December 2025, there are no flights flying from Durban King Shaka International to Melbourne Tullamarine.
The cheapest month to fly from Durban King Shaka International to Melbourne Tullamarine is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Durban King Shaka International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport on Tuesday, 10 February 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Durban King Shaka International Airport and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Qatar Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne Tullamarine.

Travelling from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know

  • Melbourne is nine hours ahead of Durban and follows the UTC+11 timezone.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DUR to MEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from King Shaka International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Many travellers pass through Dubai Airport on this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • £426 is currently the best price for a one-way King Shaka International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Return flights start at £698. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.

  • To find cheap tickets from DUR to MEL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from King Shaka International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from DUR to MEL.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from King Shaka International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.

Handy information about King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

  • King Shaka International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 86.29% of flights that take off from DUR land on time.

  • Central Durban to King Shaka International Airport is around 25 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Booked an early flight from King Shaka International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to DUR:

Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is roughly 15 miles from central Melbourne. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.

When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • The quietest month for a flight from King Shaka International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Melbourne based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from King Shaka International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Look for cheap tickets from DUR to MEL in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.

Explore more of Australia

  • You've seen Melbourne, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Travel about 290 miles north-east to Canberra to tick off its must-visit sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Around 40 miles south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.

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