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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia from $1,847

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PHL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Philadelphia are usually found in February or May, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Philadelphia

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

Round-trip from

$1,847

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,142
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 6/3-27/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 22m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Thu 6/312:00MEL - PHL
1 stop23h 24mQantas Airways
Thu 27/313:42PHL - MEL
1 stop24h 58mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,847
Thu 6/313:00MEL - PHL
2 stops36h 51mUnited Airlines
Thu 27/312:41PHL - MEL
2 stops28h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,875
Thu 6/307:45MEL - PHL
3 stops30h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/309:00PHL - MEL
3 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,877
Mon 7/407:25MEL - PHL
2 stops38h 14mJapan Airlines
Mon 14/409:33PHL - MEL
2 stops30h 12mJapan Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,745
Mon 7/415:15MEL - PHL
2 stops39h 38mQatar Airways
Mon 14/420:40PHL - MEL
1 stop30h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2$2,996
Sun 19/1000:45MEL - PHL
2 stops39h 12mCathay Pacific
Mon 27/1012:05PHL - MEL
2 stops33h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/2$10,101
Mon 20/1007:00MEL - PHL
3 stops30h 28mAir Canada
Mon 27/1010:35PHL - MEL
3 stops35h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 19/2$15,561
Mon 20/1023:55MEL - PHL
2 stops36h 37mEmirates
Mon 27/1016:56PHL - MEL
2 stops33h 44mEmirates
Deal found 19/2$25,618

Find flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

12:00-19:24

1 stop23h 24m

Philadelphia

Thu 27/3

13:42-05:40

1 stop24h 58m

$1,847

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

11:30-05:10

2 stops33h 40m

Philadelphia

Thu 27/3

16:45-09:00

1 stop25h 15m

$1,875

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

07:45-22:36

3 stops30h 51m

Philadelphia

Thu 27/3

09:00-12:30

3 stops36h 30m

$1,877

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Mon 7/4

07:25-07:39

2 stops38h 14m

Philadelphia

Mon 14/4

09:33-05:45

2 stops30h 12m

$2,745

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Mon 7/4

15:15-16:53

2 stops39h 38m

Philadelphia

Mon 14/4

20:40-16:50

1 stop30h 10m

$2,996

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Mon 14/4

23:45-20:14

2 stops34h 29m

$5,682

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Mon 14/4

10:55-05:35

1 stop32h 40m

$9,849

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia

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

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

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

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 21 February 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport 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 19% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Monday 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.

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 69.0 - 112.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 69.0 mm.

Temperature in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,761 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

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?

    Philadelphia (PHL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia. You should not have trouble finding flights to Philadelphia from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Philadelphia airport from Melbourne. It is only a 11.2 km journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to Philadelphia’s city centre.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,847 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Japan Airlines, starting at $1,875 and $2,745 round-trip. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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.

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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,411Average$3,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,770Average$2,892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,830Average$2,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,943Average$3,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,461Average$3,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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