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Cheap flights from the United States to Melbourne from $490

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

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 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$986

One-way from

$490

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,189
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 3/5-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 00m total
  • USA to Melbourne
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 8/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 40m total
  • USA to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($759 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($175 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from USA to Melbourne

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 18 April 2025.

Sat 3/522:50DFW - MEL
1 stop22h 25mFiji Airways
Sat 10/512:55MEL - DFW
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/4$986
Tue 29/422:50DFW - MEL
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/507:30MEL - DFW
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,229
Thu 15/523:55LAX - MEL
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/513:35MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,273
Sat 12/723:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Sun 27/712:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,301
Fri 24/1017:15LAX - MEL
2 stops26h 00mAir Canada
Sun 16/1108:10MEL - LAX
2 stops24h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 16/4$1,404
Sun 7/923:55LAX - MEL
1 stop37h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 24/908:00MEL - LAX
1 stop29h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,424
Tue 19/822:10LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 10/912:05MEL - LAX
1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/4$1,444
Sat 17/513:00JFK - MEL
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/512:55MEL - JFK
2 stops37h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,473
Tue 27/522:55SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 35mFiji Airways
Sun 20/712:55MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,473
Sat 19/419:50SFO - MEL
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/512:55MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,512
Mon 1/1220:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop16h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 12/1206:45MEL - LAX
1 stop19h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,557
Wed 17/923:55SFO - MEL
1 stop36h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 30/906:30MEL - SFO
1 stop31h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,557

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Customise 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Melbourne that are best for you.

Fly from

USA

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DallasMelbourne

DFW - MEL

DFWMEL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 3/5

22:50-12:15

1 stop22h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

12:55-16:30

1 stop18h 35m

$986

DallasMelbourne

DFW - MEL

DFWMEL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 29/4

22:50-11:30

1 stop21h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 6/5

07:30-16:30

2 stops24h 00m

$1,229

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Thu 15/5

23:55-00:55

2 stops32h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

13:35-12:55

1 stop16h 20m

$1,273

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sat 12/7

23:55-12:15

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 27/7

12:55-12:55

1 stop17h 00m

$1,301

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 14/9

14:30-12:20

2 stops28h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 2/10

06:00-16:08

2 stops27h 08m

$1,405

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 7/9

23:55-06:30

1 stop37h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 24/9

08:00-20:45

1 stop29h 45m

$1,424

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 19/8

22:10-10:50

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 10/9

12:05-13:20

1 stop18h 15m

$1,444

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/5

13:00-12:15

2 stops33h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 24/5

12:55-11:58

2 stops37h 03m

$1,466

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 27/5

22:55-11:30

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 20/7

12:55-13:45

1 stop17h 50m

$1,473

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 17/9

23:55-05:00

1 stop36h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 30/9

06:30-20:50

1 stop31h 20m

$1,557

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Melbourne

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from USA to Melbourne 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 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 18 April 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from USA to Melbourne

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 18 April 2025.

The most flights from US0 to ME1 are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 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 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, 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 18 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and China Airlines from USA to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.
8.3
Very Good

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    $490 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Fiji Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on ANA and Philippine Airlines, with prices starting from $837 and $912, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Melbourne?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from USA to Melbourne?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from USA to Melbourne are Qantas Airways (89%), American Airlines (89%) and Alaska Airlines (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from USA to Melbourne?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from USA to Melbourne? While on average our users pay $1,510, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $773. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Melbourne), is priced around $1,273.

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

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to Melbourne?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from USA to Melbourne 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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Top 5 airlines flying from USA to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,125Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,312Average$2,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,334Average$2,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,422Average$1,809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,192Average$2,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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