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$1,163+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Melbourne

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — MEL
Nov 5 — Nov 121
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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Melbourne are usually found in August or July, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Melbourne (ME1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/96:30 amRDU - MEL
2 stops35h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/257:00 amMEL - RDU
2 stops26h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/31$1,388
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/176:24 amRDU - MEL
2 stops36h 26mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/96:55 pmMEL - RDU
2 stops51h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/30$1,534
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/315:49 amRDU - MEL
2 stops50h 11mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/612:45 amMEL - RDU
2 stops31h 46mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/30$1,829
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/165:51 pmRDU - MEL
2 stops37h 54mQatar Airways
Mon 12/95:10 pmMEL - RDU
2 stops39h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/30$1,991
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/169:42 amRDU - MEL
1 stop31h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/84:50 pmMEL - RDU
2 stops34h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$2,298
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1610:35 amRDU - AVV
3 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/86:00 amAVV - RDU
3 stops49h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$2,339
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/176:04 pmRDU - AVV
2 stops53h 41mQantas Airways
Mon 12/96:00 amAVV - RDU
2 stops26h 58mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/30$2,434
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/266:04 pmRDU - MEL
1 stop23h 26mQantas Airways
Sat 1/116:50 pmMEL - RDU
2 stops38h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/30$2,541
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/912:24 pmRDU - MEL
3 stops40h 31mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/2510:40 pmMEL - RDU
3 stops41h 01mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/30$2,688
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3110:35 amRDU - MEL
3 stops35h 00mAir Canada
Thu 11/77:45 amMEL - RDU
3 stops42h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 10/30$3,336
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/175:51 pmRDU - MEL
2 stops32h 19mSingapore Airlines
Mon 12/94:40 pmMEL - RDU
3 stops40h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/30$3,950
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/311:00 pmRDU - MEL
2 stops43h 20mEmirates
Wed 11/63:25 amMEL - RDU
3 stops58h 50mEmirates
Deal found 10/30$4,064

Find flights from Raleigh to Melbourne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/24

4:11 pm-10:00 am

2 stops49h 49m

$1,263

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - AVV

RDUAVV

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/24

11:32 am-3:45 pm

2 stops36h 13m

$2,053

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/16

12:42 pm-2:45 pm

3 stops58h 03m

$2,564

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/14

2:29 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops39h 01m

$4,579

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/12

6:00 am-5:40 am

2 stops31h 40m

$4,685

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - AVV

RDUAVV

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/15

10:35 am-11:15 pm

3 stops44h 40m

$5,411

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/15

6:09 pm-7:35 am

1 stop45h 26m

$6,783

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/18

6:30 am-10:00 am

2 stops35h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 3/18

10:30 am-9:15 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$1,163

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/18

4:49 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops38h 56m

Melbourne

Tue 3/18

11:30 pm-7:27 pm

2 stops34h 57m

$1,524

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/17

6:24 am-10:50 am

2 stops36h 26m

Melbourne

Mon 12/9

6:55 pm-6:44 am

2 stops51h 49m

$1,534

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Raleigh to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on October 25, 2024.

Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Raleigh to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Melbourne?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Melbourne (average of $1,042). Flying from Raleigh to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,640). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RDU to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Raleigh to Melbourne in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated October 31, 2024.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,451 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,451 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,451 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,551 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,451 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,337 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,451 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very good
535 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,451 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Cathay Pacific
7.7
Good
876 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,451 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Melbourne?

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU), located 11.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Raleigh to Melbourne. 4 airlines have flights from Raleigh-Durham to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Raleigh-Durham to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

  • Can I find flights from Raleigh to Melbourne for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Raleigh to Melbourne for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $1,163, but on average you can expect to pay $2,475.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Melbourne round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,163, United Airlines will fly you from Raleigh to Melbourne and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,524 and $1,534, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Melbourne one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,263. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and China Southern, as they are both options that can get you from Raleigh to Melbourne for a low price.

  • What does RDU to MEL mean?

    RDU stands for Raleigh-Durham Airport, while MEL stands for Melbourne Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Bendigo Airport (BXG), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Melbourne that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Raleigh to Melbourne flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Raleigh to Melbourne with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Raleigh to Melbourne flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Melbourne that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Raleigh to Melbourne offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Raleigh to Melbourne?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Raleigh to Melbourne flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Raleigh to Melbourne flight deals updated?

    The Raleigh to Melbourne flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Melbourne?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Melbourne (average of $1,042). Flying from Raleigh to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,640). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Raleigh to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,034Average$1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,255Average$1,918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,397Average$1,801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,603Average$1,949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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