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$597+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — MEL
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Portland to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$881
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One-way from

$597
(United Airlines)

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December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,488
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/259:38 amPDX - MEL
1 stop35h 42mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/124:50 pmMEL - PDX
2 stops24h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$756
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/253:25 pmPDX - MEL
2 stops27h 50mAir Canada
Mon 3/107:10 amMEL - PDX
2 stops25h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$1,060
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 2/236:00 amPDX - MEL
1 stop33h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/71:00 pmMEL - PDX
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,095
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/17:46 amPDX - MEL
1 stop31h 14mLufthansa
Mon 3/1712:00 pmMEL - PDX
1 stop18h 37mLufthansa
Deal found 1/21$1,119
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/253:25 pmPDX - AVV
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/104:20 pmAVV - PDX
2 stops40h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,164
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 3/35:37 pmPDX - MEL
2 stops34h 23mCathay Pacific
Fri 3/1412:45 amMEL - PDX
2 stops32h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/20$1,426
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/234:20 pmPDX - MEL
2 stops34h 10mChina Southern
Sat 3/811:25 amMEL - PDX
2 stops30h 24mChina Southern
Deal found 1/20$1,443
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/203:25 pmPDX - MEL
2 stops26h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 5/48:35 amMEL - PDX
2 stops27h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/20$1,489
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/263:43 pmPDX - MEL
2 stops36h 12mFiji Airways
Wed 3/121:45 pmMEL - PDX
2 stops26h 53mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,582
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/511:36 amPDX - MEL
1 stop24h 59mQantas Airways
Wed 4/29:40 amMEL - PDX
1 stop19h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,670
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Fri 6/271:22 pmPDX - AVV
2 stops37h 53mQantas Airways
Tue 7/86:00 amAVV - PDX
2 stops32h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,753
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 4/2012:30 pmPDX - MEL
2 stops70h 50mSingapore Airlines
Thu 5/19:15 amMEL - PDX
2 stops45h 34mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,887

Find flights from Portland to Melbourne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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PDX - MEL

PDXMEL

Portland

Tue 2/25

9:38 am-4:20 pm

1 stop35h 42m

Melbourne

Wed 3/12

4:50 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops24h 47m

$756

PortlandMelbourne

PDX - MEL

PDXMEL

Portland

Tue 2/25

3:25 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 3/10

7:10 am-2:44 pm

2 stops25h 34m

$1,060

PortlandMelbourne

PDX - MEL

PDXMEL

Portland

Sun 2/23

3:54 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 06m

Melbourne

Sat 3/8

1:00 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops23h 56m

$1,095

PortlandMelbourne

PDX - MEL

PDXMEL

Portland

Sat 3/1

7:46 am-10:00 am

1 stop31h 14m

Melbourne

Mon 3/17

12:00 pm-12:37 pm

1 stop18h 37m

$1,119

PortlandMelbourne

PDX - AVV

PDXAVV

Portland

Tue 2/25

3:25 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 3/10

4:20 pm-2:44 pm

2 stops40h 24m

$1,164

PortlandMelbourne

PDX - MEL

PDXMEL

Portland

Tue 2/25

3:05 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops36h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 3/9

12:45 am-2:49 pm

2 stops32h 04m

$1,366

PortlandMelbourne

PDX - MEL

PDXMEL

Portland

Sun 2/23

4:20 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 3/8

11:25 am-10:49 pm

2 stops30h 24m

$1,443

PortlandMelbourne

PDX - MEL

PDXMEL

Portland

Sun 4/20

3:25 pm-10:50 am

2 stops26h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 5/4

8:35 am-6:45 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,489

PortlandMelbourne

PDX - MEL

PDXMEL

Portland

Wed 2/26

3:43 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops36h 12m

Melbourne

Wed 3/12

1:45 pm-10:38 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$1,582

PortlandMelbourne

PDX - MEL

PDXMEL

Portland

Wed 3/5

11:36 am-7:35 am

1 stop24h 59m

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

9:40 am-11:30 am

1 stop19h 50m

$1,670

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Portland to Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Portland to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from Portland to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 PDX to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland 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 January 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Portland to Melbourne is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways from Portland to Melbourne. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
188 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland 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 Portland to Melbourne?

    For a flight from Portland to Melbourne, you will be flying from Portland. Portland (PDX) is just 6.0 mi from the center of the city. Portland is the only Portland airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Portland on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at $1,109, United Airlines will fly you from Portland to Melbourne and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,119 and $1,236, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $597 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $615 and $1,291, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland 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.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from Portland to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 3 airlines flying from Portland to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Portland 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$873Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$996Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,173Average$1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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