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$678 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Raleigh to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,292
Typical prices: $1,334-1825
Delta
Fri 1/30Sun 2/15
RDU - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$678
Typical prices: $614-847
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/8
RDU - MEL • 3 stops
Top airlines
Delta
Cheapest • from $1,292 (round-trip)
Air New Zealand
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 17% price drop
December
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Melbourne

Fri, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 15
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 8:00 amRDU-MEL
33h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:10 am - 5:59 pmMEL-RDU
23h 49m1 stop
$1,292Delta
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Fri, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 15
Delta Logo
6:35 am - 8:00 amRDU-MEL
33h 25m2 stops
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10:10 am - 5:59 pmMEL-RDU
23h 49m1 stop
$1,297Delta
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Thu, Nov 13 - Wed, Dec 3
Air New Zealand Logo
1:15 pm - 9:25 amRDU-MEL
28h 10m2 stops
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8:35 am - 10:15 pmMEL-RDU
29h 40m2 stops
$1,365Air New Zealand
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 14
Air New Zealand Logo
6:30 am - 10:55 amRDU-MEL
36h 25m2 stops
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6:55 pm - 10:15 pmMEL-RDU
43h 20m2 stops
$1,380Air New Zealand
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Tue, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 24
United Airlines Logo
8:49 am - 10:00 amRDU-MEL
33h 11m1 stop
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11:30 am - 5:16 amMEL-RDU
33h 46m2 stops
$1,389United Airlines
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Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 17
United Airlines Logo
3:03 pm - 9:30 amRDU-MEL
26h 27m2 stops
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12:00 pm - 11:05 pmMEL-RDU
26h 05m2 stops
$1,390United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 3
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:00 am - 12:30 pmRDU-MEL
39h 30m2 stops
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3:35 pm - 8:19 pmMEL-RDU
44h 44m2 stops
$1,439Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 16
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:55 am - 12:30 pmRDU-MEL
38h 35m2 stops
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12:45 am - 12:20 amMEL-RDU
38h 35m2 stops
$1,441Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Dec 11 - Wed, Dec 24
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6:14 pm - 9:30 amRDU-MEL
23h 16m1 stop
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7:45 am - 4:37 pmMEL-RDU
24h 52m2 stops
$1,629Qantas Airways
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Thu, Dec 11 - Wed, Dec 24
Qantas Airways Logo
6:14 pm - 9:30 amRDU-MEL
23h 16m1 stop
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7:00 am - 4:37 pmMEL-RDU
25h 37m2 stops
$1,630Qantas Airways
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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 much is a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport departing in January.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) on a Monday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Raleigh, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month 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 median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport is April, where tickets cost $1,351 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,941 and $1,897 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$678
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
Flight from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from Raleigh to Melbourne

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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 $678 for a one-way ticket and $1,292 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 $1,780 and an overall rating of 7.9, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,584 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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.
7.9
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 507 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.3Food
8.0Comfort
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Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

4.0 OkayRebecca, Sep 2025SFO - AKL
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Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

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.

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.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

See previous note about the passenger in Denver who threw my husband's bag out of the overhead bin in order to maker room for his own. And the flight attendant back up the new passenger.

My husband and I had boarded the flight from Denver to Chicago, and one of the last passengers to get on the plane opened the overhead bin above my husband's seat and threw his bag out of the bin to make space for his own. He said, "Mine is bigger!" The flight attendant supported the new passenger. They didn't care that my husband has two artificial knees and must have the foot room in front of his seat to be able to fit his legs in -- and to be able to stand, much less walk, at the end of the flight. I have never seen this happen before, and it was a disaster.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

Terrible. They wouldn't allow me on my flight on the 14th..

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

Everything was good, except the seats in economy were so close together, you could barely get out when the seat in front of your was reclined. If the airlines keep jamming in more and more seats, it will become intolerable. I will look for another airline that considers customer comfort and does not keep adding more rows of seats for more profit.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Very below average , plane from Dallas to Toyko was very poor designed plane. I had to sit for 13 hours next to fat man. Really bad seat and entertainment screen sucked

Boarding: Boarding was a bit of a mess. Our tickets indicated "BC" for Business Class, but we and many others were confused as that was not indicated anywhere in the airport, so we didn't know when we're supposed to board. The airplane: The airplane was nice. However, we sat near the back of the business class cabin and the flight attendants and passengers from other cabins would constantly move the curtain (which was very loud), preventing me from fallling asleep on my 8 hour flight. The flight crew: Amazing, generally. However, they nearly forgot to serve breakfast to me. The flight food: I was able to select my meal for dinner, which was really good. Breakfast was a bit of a mess, however. The crew forgot to serve me breakfast until the last minute. Very little was available by the time they remembered. The entertainment: Paltry, underwhelming, and dated. Not one new movie was available. Bottom line: For the money, you might want to consider other options for your international business class flights.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

Flight was delayed. Staff at the gate effectively and proactively communicated about the delay.

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

Delayed because of weather in Nashville. I think God or some higher power generally has cursed me when it comes to flying out of Charlotte on American. I'm delayed pretty much everytime. We need Team Cobra Kai types to come in and "sweep the leg(s)" of the Charlotte ops people on principle. Don't let the sweet southern rocking chairs fool you, Charlotte is a sinkhole

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

Newark airport grounded inbound flight and only announced when the flight was about to start taxing.

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