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$557+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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 6/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — MEL
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Melbourne

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 March 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,369
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$557
(Kiwi.com)

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July

Average price

$1,570
From Raleigh-Durham to Melbourne
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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 March 28, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 8/308:40 amRDU - MEL
2 stops37h 20mAir Canada
Tue 9/168:30 pmMEL - RDU
2 stops39h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$1,369
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 11/67:25 pmRDU - MEL
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/132:15 pmMEL - RDU
2 stops26h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,435
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 6/257:05 pmRDU - MEL
1 stop23h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/810:55 amMEL - RDU
1 stop20h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,545
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 6/287:29 pmRDU - MEL
1 stop43h 31mQantas Airways
Wed 7/93:05 pmMEL - RDU
1 stop21h 12mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,551
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/275:00 pmRDU - MEL
2 stops27h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 7/98:35 amMEL - RDU
2 stops37h 33mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/27$1,576
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 8/297:00 amRDU - AVV
3 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/158:55 pmAVV - RDU
3 stops51h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,673
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 10/65:57 pmRDU - AVV
2 stops31h 08mQantas Airways
Wed 10/156:00 amAVV - RDU
2 stops27h 03mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,723
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 10/67:33 pmRDU - MEL
2 stops36h 42mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/1412:45 amMEL - RDU
2 stops33h 56mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/27$1,746
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/115:21 pmRDU - MEL
1 stop23h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/183:05 pmMEL - RDU
1 stop33h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,753
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 6/255:40 pmRDU - MEL
2 stops33h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 7/103:15 pmMEL - RDU
2 stops35h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$2,053
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 10/89:45 amRDU - MEL
3 stops44h 50mSingapore Airlines
Wed 10/1512:35 amMEL - RDU
3 stops55h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/27$2,331
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3111:33 amRDU - MEL
3 stops41h 52mTurkish Airlines
Mon 4/79:20 pmMEL - RDU
3 stops61h 06mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/26$2,517

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Melbourne that are best for you.

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RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/30

8:40 am-12:00 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 9/16

8:30 pm-9:44 pm

2 stops39h 14m

$1,369

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/25

7:05 pm-8:15 am

1 stop23h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 7/8

10:55 am-5:53 pm

1 stop20h 58m

$1,545

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 6/28

7:29 pm-5:00 am

1 stop43h 31m

Melbourne

Wed 7/9

3:05 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop21h 12m

$1,551

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/27

5:00 pm-10:50 am

2 stops27h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 7/9

8:35 am-8:08 am

2 stops37h 33m

$1,576

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - AVV

RDUAVV

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/29

7:00 am-2:10 pm

3 stops41h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 9/15

8:55 pm-10:38 am

3 stops51h 43m

$1,673

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/24

12:59 pm-11:30 am

2 stops32h 31m

Melbourne

Sat 7/12

11:55 am-8:58 pm

1 stop23h 03m

$1,716

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/11

5:21 pm-6:45 am

1 stop23h 24m

Melbourne

Sun 5/18

3:05 pm-10:54 am

1 stop33h 49m

$1,753

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - AVV

RDUAVV

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/27

6:00 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 7/10

6:00 am-6:53 am

2 stops38h 53m

$1,851

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/25

5:40 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 7/10

3:15 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$2,053

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/30

8:54 pm-11:30 am

2 stops48h 36m

$557

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Melbourne

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 March 21, 2025.

Booking 63 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.

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 $1,071). Flying from Raleigh 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 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 March 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Raleigh to Melbourne in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% 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 March 28, 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

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.

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

    Currently priced at $1,369, Air Canada will fly you from Raleigh to Melbourne and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,545 and $1,551, respectively. Air Canada is priced at 17% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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.

  • 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 $1,071). Flying from Raleigh 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 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,161Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,255Average$1,918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,395Average$2,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,516Average$1,962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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