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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia from $1,229

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PHL
15 Jan — 22 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 December 2025.

Tue 30/1212:00MEL - PHL
1 stop21h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/212:23PHL - MEL
2 stops29h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/12$2,823
Fri 26/1216:05MEL - PHL
2 stops38h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 31/1213:45PHL - MEL
2 stops27h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/12$2,824
Wed 31/1210:10MEL - PHL
2 stops28h 40mDelta
Mon 2/205:40PHL - MEL
2 stops34h 20mDelta
Deal found 14/12$2,848
Mon 29/1212:00MEL - PHL
2 stops24h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/214:30PHL - MEL
2 stops30h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/12$2,865
Sat 27/1212:00MEL - PHL
1 stop35h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/208:51PHL - MEL
1 stop32h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/12$2,898
Fri 26/1210:10MEL - PHL
2 stops25h 30mDelta
Tue 3/218:57PHL - MEL
2 stops45h 03mDelta
Deal found 14/12$2,924
Sat 27/1212:00MEL - PHL
2 stops23h 54mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/215:07PHL - MEL
2 stops26h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/12$2,973
Fri 26/1210:10MEL - PHL
2 stops24h 04mDelta
Fri 30/110:30PHL - MEL
2 stops29h 30mDelta
Deal found 14/12$2,999
Mon 29/1213:00MEL - PHL
1 stop34h 04mVirgin Australia
Mon 2/208:35PHL - MEL
1 stop33h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/12$3,467
Wed 31/1213:00MEL - PHL
1 stop32h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/208:35PHL - MEL
1 stop33h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12$3,498
Mon 29/1216:05MEL - PHL
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 30/120:07PHL - MEL
1 stop40h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/12$3,554
Sun 28/1212:00MEL - PHL
1 stop27h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/208:51PHL - MEL
1 stop32h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/12$3,557

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 16 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,785

One-way from

$1,229

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,019
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 29/1-5/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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1/6
  • 1/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 56m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($816 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($137 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia 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 16 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

12:10-16:36

2 stops44h 26m

Philadelphia

Sun 22/2

08:00-09:25

2 stops33h 25m

$1,809

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

12:00-23:48

1 stop27h 48m

Philadelphia

Sun 22/2

10:45-09:30

1 stop30h 45m

$2,377

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

12:00-08:22

2 stops36h 22m

Philadelphia

Sun 22/2

14:23-09:30

1 stop27h 07m

$2,507

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Tue 30/12

12:00-00:49

2 stops28h 49m

Philadelphia

Tue 3/2

12:23-09:30

2 stops29h 07m

$2,823

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Mon 29/12

12:00-20:55

2 stops24h 55m

Philadelphia

Tue 3/2

08:51-09:30

1 stop32h 39m

$2,823

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

10:10-20:33

2 stops26h 23m

Philadelphia

Tue 3/2

18:57-08:00

2 stops45h 03m

$2,848

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sun 28/12

12:00-19:54

2 stops23h 54m

Philadelphia

Tue 3/2

14:05-09:30

2 stops27h 25m

$2,898

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Fri 26/12

12:00-00:49

2 stops28h 49m

Philadelphia

Wed 31/12

10:35-09:30

2 stops30h 55m

$2,898

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sat 27/12

12:00-00:49

2 stops28h 49m

Philadelphia

Wed 31/12

09:00-09:30

1 stop32h 30m

$2,898

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sun 28/12

12:00-23:51

1 stop27h 51m

Philadelphia

Wed 4/2

08:15-05:00

2 stops28h 45m

$2,898

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia (average of $480). Flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,389). 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 MEL to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 December 2025.

When flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated 16 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Melbourne to Philadelphia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
552 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
946 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Philadelphia. 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 into for flights to Philadelphia from Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Philadelphia from Melbourne, you will be flying to Philadelphia, which is the city’s only airport. Philadelphia (PHL) is located 11.2 km from the centre of Philadelphia. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia per day from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia?

    Departing from Melbourne to Philadelphia will take you 27h 48m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16549 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Fiji Airways is currently your cheapest option to Philadelphia, with prices starting at $1,018. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,294 and $1,406, respectively. Fiji Airways is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia (average of $480). Flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,389). 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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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,294Average$1,794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,406Average$1,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,459Average$2,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,511Average$1,990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$2,305Average$2,741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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