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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to the United States

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
New York
Newark2 stops$967
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$747
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stops$846
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$886
Chicago
Chicago1 stop$1,029
Miami
Miami2 stops$906
Boston
Boston1 stop$993
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stops$1,050
Washington, D.C.
Baltimore2 stops$1,052
Denver
Denver3 stops$911
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$936
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$1,125
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$1,262
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$934
Honolulu
Honolulu1 stop$892
Philadelphia
Philadelphia2 stops$1,281
New York
Newark2 stops$967
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$747
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stops$846
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$886
Chicago
Chicago1 stop$1,029
Miami
Miami2 stops$906
Boston
Boston1 stop$993
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stops$1,050
Washington, D.C.
Baltimore2 stops$1,052
Denver
Denver3 stops$911
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$936
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$1,125
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$1,262
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$934
Honolulu
Honolulu1 stop$892
Philadelphia
Philadelphia2 stops$1,281
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Price, demand and travel trends for Melbourne Airport to the United States flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Melbourne Airport to the United States cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Melbourne Airport to the United States are running about 9% lower than they were around this time last year, averaging $1,022 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Melbourne Airport to the United States right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Melbourne Airport to the United States on KAYAK in the last week:

• Los Angeles (LAX) from $747
• San Francisco (SFO) from $886
• Honolulu (HNL) from $892
• Miami (MIA) from $906
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) from $936

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to the United States?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $916. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $1,226.

When is the best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to the United States?

Book your flights 17 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 13% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in the United States is the cheapest to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into the United States are:

• Los Angeles (LAX) from $878
• Honolulu (HNL) from $914
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) from $971

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to the United States?

Wednesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to the United States, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 7% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Melbourne Airport to the United States?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to the United States during the afternoon with average prices of $1,078. The night is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,228.

Key details for Melbourne Airport to the United States flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$466
Beat the crowds with an average 40% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 56% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles

Flights from Melbourne to the United States: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Melbourne to the United States 
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas Airways-Aug 2026
The Melbourne to Los Angeles flight itself was great, so I do not have many tips other than being prepared for the significant time difference and jet lag. I would also love to see the same level of warm and attentive cabin service we experienced on our SFO to Sydney flight. The biggest challenge was actually at Los Angeles airport. After landing, we had to collect our checked bags, stand in line for immigration and security, recheck the bags, and then travel to another terminal to catch our connecting American Airlines flight. The entire process took close to two hours and made the connection much more stressful than expected. My main tip would be to allow plenty of connection time at LAX, ideally at least 3 hours, especially if you have checked luggage and are connecting to a domestic flight.
DeborahFlew with American Airlines-Mar 2026
Be sure to keep your electric adapter handy. N USB port available in airport.
CharlesFlew with WestJet-Dec 2025
I had 5.5 hrs between my flight to LA and my flight from LA to Calgary. I barely made it! The plane to Calgary was loading by the time I got through in-flight delays, then inbound US customs, luggage pick-up, luggage drop-off, then TSA checks as I re-entered the secure zone, then fast-walk to the outbound gate. LAX is a difficult airport, designed last century when air travel was much more relaxed. So: plan for WAY more time there than you’d ever want.

Your Melbourne Airport to the United States flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to the United States?

    Yes. Fares from Melbourne Airport to the United States are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $855 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Melbourne Airport to the United States?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Melbourne Airport to the United States have ranged from $855 to $1,428.

  • What are the main airports serving the United States?

    The United States has 50 airports. The three busiest are Los Angeles (LAX) (23% of arrivals), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) (10%) and San Francisco (SFO) (8%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Melbourne Airport to the United States?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 3 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • United Airlines
    • Qantas Airways
    • Delta

  • Where in the United States can I fly nonstop from Melbourne Airport?

    You can fly nonstop from Melbourne Airport to 3 destinations in the United States. Some of the most popular among KAYAK travelers include Los Angeles, San Francisco and Dallas.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Melbourne Airport to the United States?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport to the United States average $982 over the past 12 months. Flights with a layover can cost less, cheapest when connecting through Nadi (NAN) from $815 or Honolulu (HNL) from $912.

  • How long is a flight from Melbourne Airport to the United States?

    Nonstop flights take 14h 40m on average. The fastest scheduled flight takes 14h 10m, from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX).

  • How often are flights from Melbourne Airport to the United States delayed and what's the average delay?

    24% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 2h 40m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to the United States?

    On flights from Melbourne Airport to the United States you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in the United States?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in the United States include:

    • Times Square
    • Universal Orlando Resort
    • New York City Center
    • San Antonio River Walk

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Melbourne Airport to the United States?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Melbourne Airport to the United States departs at 9:10 am and the latest departs at 10:45 pm. Nonstop flights take about 14h 40m.

Your guide to booking Melbourne Airport to the United States flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 17 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 13% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Wednesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 7% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If arriving on time matters more than price, consider flying with one of the most punctual airlines on this route: Delta, United Airlines and Qantas Airways.
  • If you're looking to save, Los Angeles (LAX) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Melbourne Airport. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in New York, which is the most popular destination in the United States. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Las Vegas, Chicago and Orlando.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the Melbourne Airport to the United States nonstop route. If you'd rather save money, the route via Nadi (NAN) is usually the cheapest.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to the United States

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to the United States? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 259 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.0Boarding
7.5Food
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

The flight was delayed and it was delayed on my trip from Seattle to San Francisco also, my luggage didn’t get to me 5 days later after my arrival.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Sep 2026
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The flight was delayed and it was delayed on my trip from Seattle to San Francisco also, my luggage didn’t get to me 5 days later after my arrival.

Poor food options for vegi folks n not enough food quantity. Fiji really needs to improve on it. Flight crew is very warm and respectful but don’t know how to cater towards vegi folks n items despite so many Indians staying in Fiji

I thought Fiji and Fiji Airways was great. Looking forward to the next trip. Baggage claim at the end went to sh...t

Left on time , arrived on time. Staff was awesome!!!!! Great flight!!!!

Great food, wonderful staff made a long flight seem short

We have had an absolutely horrific experience so far getting home from Australia on a $18,000 + flight we booked with you. The flight did not deplane in Dallas because there was no available gate or staircase. We sat in the plane for 3 hours waiting to deplane. As a result we missed our connecting flight to New York. American Airlines put us up in a hotel several miles away. We waited 45 minutes for a shuttle and The shuttle driver was horribly rude and unhelpful. They offered us $70 vouchers for food but actually there was no food left when we arrived minus some chicken nuggets and corn dogs. It was awful. Horrible way to end a vacation. There has to be accountability here.

A bit cramped in economy and the people in front wouldn’t put their seats up during meal service, crew did not help with that and I felt they could have done more about it.

The airline is ok, but it needs to improve it schedules.

Staff was very helpful, polite, efficient. Food was excellent. Business class seat very comfortable.

The business class seat was not very comfortable . Fortunately it was a short flight

Premium economy seats and food we're very nice although the price could be more affordable so we can do it more often.

mechanical issue, so delayed take-off (hence the low boarding rating) and made a number of people miss their connecting flight. Also took a long time to get our checked baggage. I luckily made mine with 5 minutes to spare, but it was nerve-racking.

Time to upgrade those planes so you can provide first class.

The flight was smooth and on time. Entertainment options were lacking and there was no food, other than some very boring snacks.

A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Couldn’t request a vegan meal somehow but I noticed other people getting them

Boarding instructions on one leg of my journey were not well communicated at the gate (Melbourne to Auckland)

Gate agent in LAS named Juliett should win an award for excellent customer service.

Gate agent and flight attendants were efficient, but more stern than warm.

The only issue is that the plane was HOT. This was not the case on my first flight so not sure why, but thankfully I had a portable fan with me. Everything else was great!

13 hour delay stuck in Detroit and missed a day of meetings. It was terrible

My flight was so delayed I would’ve missed my connection and had to cancel my trip

Seemingly unnecessary delays were compounded by a lack of communication from the flight crew which turned a four hour delay into an overly stressful experience.

I like Delta. I dislike the volume of announcements from the crew. They are not always easy to hear and typically repetitive.

I think the crew makes way too many announcements that are: 1) hard to hear in some cases and 2) repetitive. This detracts from entertainment and concentration if working or reading.

The crew was not very visible. This might be a good thing for people who wanted to sleep but seemed odd when compared to the Atlantic crossing where they are more present in the cabin. The Food (beef) was not good. Tough and tasteless. Would love to see more choices on a long flight like that.

The flight crew was friendly. I tried to adjust my seat online ahead of time but no option existed without additional fees. My friend asked at the gate about a seat change and was able to make it happen. That was great! The flight crew moved a very tall gentleman and his companion which allowed us to have more space which was nice. Overall, good experience. Appreciated the blanket and pillow.

I liked the refreshments as the flight was short and the free WiFi. The seats were comfortable.

Overall, it was a very good experience. I would have given it a 10/10, especially based on our flight from SFO to Melbourne. The cabin crew on that flight were wonderful and incredibly attentive. They took extra care when setting up our beds so we could sleep comfortably without being disturbed. Dinner was served promptly and smoothly. I woke up quite late, when the flight was already preparing for landing, and the crew still made sure I was taken care of. They brought me English tea in a proper cup, and when it was time to prepare the cabin for landing, they thoughtfully transferred it into a takeaway cup so I could continue enjoying it along with some breakfast. Those small, thoughtful gestures made the long flight feel much more comfortable and special. The service from the SFO to Melbourne crew was truly excellent.

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Good communication regarding any updates time of flight and flight delayed. The fight was delayed by two and half hours at eleventh hour. That was unexpected, especially when you international passenger.

Don't irreparably damage my luggage, don't stand around talking in the kitchen area of the plane when a passenger is waiting to speak to you, don't run out of a meal selection so have me end up eating bread for dinner. Lastly, regarding the code-share flight from DFW to JFK....STOP PARTNERING WITH AMERICAN AIRLINES - THEY ARE THE WORST AIRLINE IN THE WORLD! The delay, followed by another delay, followed by disorganized boarding, followed by stale snacks fit for a rodent, followed by a pilot who literally slammed the plane onto the runway when landing causing quite some concern among the passengers.

I was thrilled with the bottle of water, blanket, pillow, earphones, and little packet of toothbrush, toothpaste, earplugs. I was very satisfied with the meals and snacks and drinks. I alao was very grateful to have a seat that backs up against the lavatory, as it made it very easy to get to the bathroom without being jumped in line, as so often happens in the airplane. Of course that was just a random strike of luck, but it really made a difference.

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

Wonderful crew, good food. Absolutely loved the wine spritz and wish I could buy it!

Better management of the boarding process. Is there any way you could forward all the window seats first? That's the Way Reno Air used to do it, and they had the fastest boarding in the industry!

Uncomfortable plastic seats even in premium economy. No free wifi. Even paid wifi was spotty to nonexistent. Bad food. Much worse than economy on foreign carriers like Qantas.

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

It was good but only meal served is very less. Meantime good to add rice and chicken in one of meal

I found the staff to not be very attentive at all. When paying for Business Class you expect a certain type of service and that was not found. They were almost rude even

Great. Food going from Australia to the US was better than other way around, but still needs improvement in terms of quality and quantity!!!

Crew seemed annoyed by the fact we were there. Very unpleasant

Due to a cancelled flight the day before this flight only had 44 people. Best flight ever on international route. Food getting better. Can United provide fruit ex apples and bananas for snacks? Crew fantastic.

Honestly didn’t like anything. Crew was in rush . Food was ok and there was no whiskey. Have to pay extra $ if you want to drink whiskey . They only provide wine and beer.

Compared to other international Airlines the infotainment system is need of overhaul. Doesn't have music it's got a limited selection of movies but I was impressed that an American airline was showing the documentary on John Farnham an Australian singer!

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