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$324+ Cheap flights from the United States to Melbourne (MEL)

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LAX — MEL
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated February 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$724
(oojo)

One-way from

$324
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,398

Good round-trip deal

$482 or less

Good one-way deal

$228 or less
From USA to Melbourne
One-way flight from USA to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($288 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to Melbourne.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from USA to Melbourne.

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Cheapest flights from USA to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2310:35 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways
Sun 3/91:45 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/22$718
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/225:00 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/102:40 pmMEL - LAX
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$761
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/205:10 pmLAX - MEL
2 stops24h 55mAir Canada
Wed 6/46:00 amMEL - LAX
2 stops22h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 2/21$793
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/162:10 pmHOU - MEL
1 stop23h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 5/73:05 pmMEL - HOU
1 stop19h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/21$798
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2512:24 pmIAH - MEL
1 stop24h 16mQantas Airways
Wed 3/1912:00 pmMEL - IAH
1 stop23h 16mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/21$798
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/16:20 pmIAH - MEL
2 stops42h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/234:20 pmMEL - IAH
2 stops23h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$813
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/252:22 pmHOU - MEL
1 stop23h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/33:05 pmMEL - HOU
1 stop23h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$818
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2312:24 pmIAH - MEL
1 stop24h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/912:00 pmMEL - IAH
2 stops23h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$818
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 4/710:35 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/279:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$835
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Fri 3/216:18 amIAD - MEL
1 stop32h 22mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/288:00 amMEL - IAD
2 stops23h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$852
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/101:10 pmORD - MEL
2 stops24h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/258:35 amMEL - ORD
2 stops23h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$853
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/288:25 pmORD - MEL
1 stop44h 05mQantas Airways
Sat 3/812:00 pmMEL - ORD
1 stop20h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/21$866

Find flights from USA to Melbourne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 February 22, 2025.

Fly from

USA

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 6/24

11:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop18h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 7/11

1:40 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$724

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 5/20

5:10 pm-11:05 am

2 stops24h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 6/4

6:00 am-11:17 am

2 stops22h 17m

$793

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/16

2:10 pm-5:00 am

1 stop23h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 5/7

3:05 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$798

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/17

6:28 pm-5:40 am

1 stop43h 12m

Melbourne

Mon 3/24

12:00 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop23h 16m

$804

HoustonMelbourne

IAH - MEL

IAHMEL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/4

5:41 am-5:40 am

2 stops30h 59m

Melbourne

Sun 3/23

12:00 pm-12:18 am

2 stops28h 18m

$813

HoustonMelbourne

HOU - MEL

HOUMEL

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/25

2:22 pm-5:00 am

1 stop23h 38m

Melbourne

Tue 6/3

3:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop23h 54m

$818

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 4/7

10:35 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 4/27

9:30 am-6:40 am

Nonstop14h 10m

$835

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

IAD - MEL

IADMEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/21

6:18 am-5:40 am

1 stop32h 22m

Melbourne

Fri 3/28

8:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$852

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/9

3:16 pm-7:35 am

1 stop24h 19m

Melbourne

Wed 3/26

8:15 am-5:23 pm

2 stops25h 08m

$855

DallasMelbourne

DFW - MEL

DFWMEL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 4/8

1:40 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops34h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 4/15

12:55 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$887

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Travel insights for flights from USA to Melbourne

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 February 22, 2025.

When flying from USA to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from USA to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from USA to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

The most flights from US0 to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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 February 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and Japan Airlines from USA to Melbourne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

8.4
Very good

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $397. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from USA to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

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    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from USA to Melbourne Airport on time: American Airlines (75%), Alaska Airlines (75%), Qantas Airways (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from USA to Melbourne Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $429. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Melbourne) can be booked for $711 on average our data indicates $5,133 when flying from USA to Melbourne Airport.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from USA 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 10 airlines flying from USA to Melbourne

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$248Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$468Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$690Average$1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$825Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$834Average$2,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$842Average$1,529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$858Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$900Average$1,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Cathay PacificCheapest$940Average$1,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China SouthernCheapest$1,253Average$1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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