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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport from $1,018

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 28/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — MEL
26 feb — 5 mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Melbourne are usually found in August or September, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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 (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 21 febbraio 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,417

One-way from

$1,018

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,725
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 26/7-12/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 76h 34m total
  • Raleigh to Melbourne
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 28/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 34m total
  • Raleigh to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($464 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($178 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Find flight deals from Raleigh to Melbourne

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 21 febbraio 2025.

sab 26/708:40RDU - MEL
2 stops37h 20mAir Canada
mar 12/820:30MEL - RDU
2 stops39h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2$1,417
mer 2/418:39RDU - MEL
1 stop23h 36mUnited Airlines
mer 9/409:30MEL - RDU
2 stops33h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,419
lun 7/417:48RDU - MEL
2 stops26h 32mAmerican Airlines
lun 14/406:00MEL - RDU
2 stops24h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,717
gio 13/305:34RDU - MEL
2 stops34h 36mCathay Pacific
mer 19/300:45MEL - RDU
2 stops37h 46mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/2$2,794
mer 2/415:49RDU - MEL
1 stop22h 11mQantas Airways
mer 9/415:05MEL - RDU
1 stop21h 04mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$2,841
dom 6/410:35RDU - MEL
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
dom 13/415:15MEL - RDU
2 stops39h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$3,496
mer 3/912:25RDU - MEL
3 stops49h 55mSingapore Airlines
dom 30/1116:40MEL - RDU
3 stops46h 27mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2$3,698
mer 2/418:27RDU - MEL
3 stops45h 13mLATAM Airlines
mer 9/412:00MEL - RDU
2 stops45h 41mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/2$5,186
gio 11/1216:05RDU - MEL
2 stops48h 10mLufthansa
sab 17/100:35MEL - RDU
2 stops53h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2$5,871

Find flights from Raleigh to Melbourne within your budget

Customise 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 febbraio 2025.

Fly from

Raleigh

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

sab 26/7

08:40-12:00

2 stops37h 20m

Melbourne

mar 12/8

20:30-21:44

2 stops39h 14m

$1,417

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

mer 2/4

18:39-09:15

1 stop23h 36m

Melbourne

mer 9/4

09:30-05:23

2 stops33h 53m

$1,419

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

lun 7/4

17:48-10:20

2 stops26h 32m

Melbourne

lun 14/4

06:00-16:33

2 stops24h 33m

$1,717

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

gio 13/3

05:34-07:10

2 stops34h 36m

Melbourne

mer 19/3

00:45-23:31

2 stops37h 46m

$2,794

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

mer 2/4

15:49-05:00

1 stop22h 11m

Melbourne

mer 9/4

15:05-22:09

1 stop21h 04m

$2,841

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

dom 6/4

10:35-11:05

3 stops34h 30m

Melbourne

dom 13/4

15:15-16:43

2 stops39h 28m

$3,496

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

mer 2/4

18:27-06:40

3 stops45h 13m

Melbourne

mer 9/4

12:00-19:41

2 stops45h 41m

$5,186

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

ven 28/3

09:26-09:00

2 stops32h 34m

$1,018

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Deals found on 20/2

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 Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Raleigh to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport is 42 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 21 febbraio 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 21 febbraio 2025.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2025

MAN - HKG

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2025

MAN - HKG

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,793 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2025

MAN - HKG

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2025

MAN - HKG

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2025

MAN - HKG

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2025

MAN - HKG

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

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?

    If you book a flight to Melbourne from Raleigh, you will be flying from Raleigh-Durham, which is the city’s only airport. Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is located 17.8 km from the centre of Raleigh. There are 0 flights from Raleigh-Durham to Melbourne per day from 0 different airlines.

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

    Air Canada, at $1,417, was found to be the cheapest airline from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Air Canada is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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