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$659 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Melbourne

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Cheapest round-trip
$963
Typical prices: $1,346-$1,807
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RDU - MEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$659
Typical prices: $1,201-$2,330
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Thu 12/4
RDU - MEL • 1 stop
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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

Sun, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 14
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1:18 pm - 10:45 pmRDU-MEL
41h 27m2 stops
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12:00 pm - 5:34 pmMEL-RDU
21h 34m1 stop
$963Qantas Airways
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Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 23
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5:45 pm - 9:30 amRDU-MEL
24h 45m1 stop
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4:05 pm - 10:04 pmMEL-RDU
20h 59m1 stop
$1,088Qantas Airways
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13
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6:07 pm - 9:30 amRDU-MEL
23h 23m1 stop
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6:45 am - 5:07 pmMEL-RDU
26h 22m2 stops
$1,092Qantas Airways
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Fri, Nov 28 - Sat, Jan 24
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7:30 am - 10:25 amRDU-MEL
34h 55m2 stops
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6:00 am - 7:07 pmMEL-RDU
29h 07m2 stops
$1,185Qantas Airways
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Sun, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 14
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6:03 pm - 10:50 pmRDU-MEL
36h 47m2 stops
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6:30 pm - 5:34 pmMEL-RDU
39h 04m2 stops
$1,223Qantas Airways
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13
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6:07 pm - 3:35 pmRDU-MEL
29h 28m2 stops
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6:45 am - 5:07 pmMEL-RDU
26h 22m2 stops
$1,238Qantas Airways
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13
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6:07 pm - 3:35 pmRDU-MEL
29h 28m2 stops
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6:45 am - 5:07 pmMEL-RDU
26h 22m2 stops
$1,247Qantas Airways
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13
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6:07 pm - 9:30 amRDU-MEL
23h 23m1 stop
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6:45 am - 5:07 pmMEL-RDU
26h 22m2 stops
$1,249Qantas Airways
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 14
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6:07 pm - 9:30 amRDU-MEL
23h 23m1 stop
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6:00 am - 2:35 pmMEL-RDU
24h 35m2 stops
$1,251Qantas Airways
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Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 23
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5:45 pm - 9:30 amRDU-MEL
24h 45m1 stop
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1:55 pm - 1:34 pmMEL-RDU
38h 39m2 stops
$1,263Qantas 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 February.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Melbourne?

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 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.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$659
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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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 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 $659 for a one-way ticket and $963 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Raleigh and Melbourne?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to Melbourne?

    Raleigh and Melbourne 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?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Melbourne?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and Melbourne, 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 $1,748 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 $1,478 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to Melbourne?

    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.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne 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?

    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 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?

    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 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.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 526 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
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Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

4.0 OkayBruce, Nov 2025TUS - SFO
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Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

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

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

Check in crew member was very helpful, nice and excellent service👍

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.

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.

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.

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Flight delayed and missed connection. Rescheduled flight cancelled after 6 hrs wait. Rerouted thru ORD, flight cancelled, overnight stay in ORD. Still in the air on new flight!

Flight was delayed because of a bird strike. They had another plane available within 45 minutes.

You can plug your phone in & use their wifi to watch movies, etc, but the plane’s wifi was disconnected for most of the flight.

The trip was smooth but the crew were very abrupt, snatching things before finished and being quite snappy when asked questions.

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.

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