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$457+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Melbourne (MEL)

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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — MEL
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Durham to Melbourne are usually found in March or August, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Durham to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durham (DU8) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 Januar 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,263
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$457
(Kiwi.com)

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April

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March

Average price

$1,841
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Cheapest flights from Durham to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on Januar 21, 2025.

This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Do 3/66:34 pmRDU - MEL
1 stop23h 26mUnited Airlines
Do 3/1310:30 amMEL - RDU
2 stops25h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,263
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.
Mi 4/165:42 pmRDU - MEL
2 stops33h 03mQatar Airways
Mi 4/303:15 pmMEL - RDU
2 stops34h 56mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,484
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mo 3/310:35 amRDU - MEL
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mo 3/101:45 pmMEL - RDU
3 stops35h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,557
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Do 4/176:25 amRDU - MEL
2 stops38h 25mAir New Zealand
Do 5/112:05 pmMEL - RDU
2 stops23h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/19$1,577
This Turkish Airlines 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mo 4/146:00 amRDU - MEL
3 stops46h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mo 4/288:50 pmMEL - RDU
3 stops64h 56mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,606
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.
Di 2/183:41 pmRDU - MEL
1 stop21h 59mQantas Airways
Di 3/184:20 pmMEL - RDU
1 stop20h 48mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,717
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Do 3/65:32 amRDU - MEL
2 stops49h 28mCathay Pacific
Mi 3/1212:45 amMEL - RDU
2 stops31h 16mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/21$1,763
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.
Di 4/1510:35 amRDU - MEL
3 stops34h 30mAir Canada
Sa 5/36:00 pmMEL - RDU
3 stops40h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$2,273
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Di 2/189:19 amRDU - MEL
3 stops44h 06mSingapore Airlines
Di 3/187:25 pmMEL - RDU
2 stops43h 27mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/21$3,183

Find flights from Durham to Melbourne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham 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 Januar 21, 2025.

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RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Do 3/6

12:31 pm-10:00 am

2 stops29h 29m

Melbourne

Do 3/13

12:00 pm-9:43 pm

2 stops24h 43m

$1,263

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Mi 4/16

5:42 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops33h 03m

Melbourne

Mi 4/30

3:15 pm-12:11 pm

2 stops34h 56m

$1,484

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Mo 3/3

10:35 am-12:45 pm

3 stops34h 10m

Melbourne

Mo 3/10

1:45 pm-9:53 am

3 stops35h 08m

$1,557

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Do 4/17

6:25 am-10:50 am

2 stops38h 25m

Melbourne

Do 5/1

12:05 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,577

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Mo 4/14

6:00 am-6:55 pm

3 stops46h 55m

Melbourne

Mo 4/28

8:50 pm-11:46 pm

3 stops64h 56m

$1,606

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Di 2/18

3:41 pm-5:40 am

1 stop21h 59m

Melbourne

Di 3/18

4:20 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop20h 48m

$1,717

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Do 3/6

5:32 am-11:00 pm

2 stops49h 28m

Melbourne

Mi 3/12

12:45 am-5:01 pm

2 stops31h 16m

$1,763

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Di 4/15

10:35 am-11:05 am

3 stops34h 30m

Melbourne

Sa 5/3

6:00 pm-8:23 pm

3 stops40h 23m

$2,273

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Di 2/18

9:19 am-9:25 pm

3 stops44h 06m

Melbourne

Di 3/18

7:25 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops43h 27m

$3,183

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Di 4/15

6:33 pm-11:30 am

2 stops26h 57m

$457

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Durham to Melbourne

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

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

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

Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Durham to Melbourne Airport. 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 Durham to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Durham to Melbourne Airport 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 DU8 to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham 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 Januar 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Durham to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport, 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 Januar 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Cathay Pacific from Durham to Melbourne. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
824 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    $721 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 $1,095 and $1,175, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham 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 Durham to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Durham to Melbourne Airport 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 Durham to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Durham 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 Januar 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,033Average$1,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,255Average$1,919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,397Average$1,807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,516Average$1,898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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