RDU - MEL

$494 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Melbourne departing on 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$931
American Airlines
Sun 3/15Mon 3/23
RDU - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$494
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/15
RDU - MEL • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $931 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Melbourne (RDU-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Melbourne

Sun, Mar 15 - Mon, Mar 23
American Airlines Logo
6:27 pm - 9:30 am
RDU
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MEL
24h 03m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 9:25 pm
MEL
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RDU
24h 25m
2 stops
$931American Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, May 5
Qantas Airways Logo
3:47 pm - 5:00 am
RDU
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MEL
22h 13m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 am - 4:59 pm
MEL
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RDU
21h 14m
1 stop
$978Qantas Airways
Sat, Apr 25 - Sun, May 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 5:00 am
RDU
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MEL
23h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 4:59 pm
MEL
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RDU
21h 14m
1 stop
$980Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 15 - Mon, Mar 23
American Airlines Logo
6:27 pm - 9:30 am
RDU
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MEL
24h 03m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 9:51 pm
MEL
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RDU
24h 51m
2 stops
$984American Airlines
Sat, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 21
American Airlines Logo
3:47 pm - 9:30 am
RDU
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MEL
26h 43m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 9:43 pm
MEL
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RDU
24h 43m
2 stops
$985American Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, May 3
Qantas Airways Logo
7:26 pm - 5:00 am
RDU
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MEL
43h 34m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 am - 4:59 pm
MEL
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RDU
21h 14m
1 stop
$989Qantas Airways
Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, May 5
Qantas Airways Logo
6:41 pm - 6:45 am
RDU
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MEL
45h 04m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 am - 4:59 pm
MEL
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RDU
21h 14m
1 stop
$992Qantas Airways
Mon, Apr 27 - Sun, May 3
Qantas Airways Logo
3:50 pm - 5:00 am
RDU
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MEL
23h 10m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 am - 4:59 pm
MEL
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RDU
21h 14m
1 stop
$998Qantas Airways
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 25
United Airlines Logo
10:22 am - 9:00 am
RDU
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MEL
31h 38m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 8:04 pm
MEL
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RDU
23h 04m
1 stop
$1,003United Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, May 5
United Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 9:15 am
RDU
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MEL
29h 00m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 10:50 pm
MEL
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RDU
25h 55m
2 stops
$1,007United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$494
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from Raleigh to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Raleigh to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport was $494 for a one-way ticket and $931 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Raleigh and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Raleigh and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Raleigh from Raleigh-Durham and will be arriving at Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Melbourne, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Melbourne are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,355 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,486 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Raleigh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and MEL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Raleigh to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Raleigh to Melbourne? 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
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 582 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.4Food
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

8.0 ExcellentFernando, Feb 2026
AKL - ZQN
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Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

Your entertainment could be better. I flew on Air New Zealand in January so was expecting a better choice in February...but no luck. Same choices and also could have a better selection. Otherwise, lovely service, the purser came to our seats to welcome us. Overall, very nice. Direct flight from Auckland to YVR was fantastic!

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Very quick flight so no time for refreshments. We took off. Then landed. The end. Seats were too tight. Very cramped Grateful for the short flight cos moving around wasn’t possible

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

It was ok, the additional baggage charges were a bit excessive given winter is a time for skiing. To have to pay $600 extra for skis was tantamount to robbery. Airlines should consider sporting goods as baggage. Likewise, they should consider increasing the number of bags allowed on international flights to known ski destinations.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Both the WIFI and entertainment did not work for 2.5h

The crew made our experience extremely bad. They were rude and didn’t have anything for kids.

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

2+ hours delayed Outlet in row 12 did not work Tv monitors did not work Lights kept off the entire flight for at 5pm-7pm flight

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Both of my flights arrived early and check in process was smooth

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

Didn't get a seat assignment until the last minute even though i picked a seat.

Flight was smooth, quick and felt safe. The 2 delays not happening would have been better but I guess that happens in the airline industry

2 hour delay due to equipment failure. No updates via the app and airport screens (which continued to show a departure time in the past). AA eventually switched planes and the new plane was not catered or cleaned correctly.

Could we please end the loud announcements about credit card offers on your flights? We are trying to sleep, work, watch videos, etc. and if we need a credit card, we will ask for one. Flying is already not what it used to be.

Bags took over and hour to come out. Delays due to wind caused rebooking.

Lower WiFi prices; allow us to see our flight on a map; more variety of drink choices.

Flight was on time is the only good thing. Person loading the plane called 1-6 to board at the same time, made it chaotic. Plane was too small for even putting backpacks in overhead. Seat for normal sized people were too small. The WIFI didn't work. When we landed had to wait because not enough ground crew.

Did not understand a single word the attendant said on the pa system. I was glad it was not an emergency.

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

Waaay too small plane. They also need to up the size of the overhead bins. I would love to keep me 3k with of camera equipment in my hard case baggahe instead of it being thrown into the belly of the plane

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