$563 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Melbourne

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 3/15. 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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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
$948
Typical prices: $994-$1,413
Qantas Airways
Wed 3/18Wed 3/25
RDU - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$563
Typical prices: $855-$1,442
American Airlines
Sun 3/15
RDU - MEL • 1 stop
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Qantas Airways
Cheapest • from $948 (round-trip)
Air New Zealand
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

Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
Qantas Airways Logo
3:47 pm - 5:00 am
RDU
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MEL
22h 13m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
4:05 pm - 10:51 pm
MEL
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RDU
21h 46m
1 stop
$948Qantas Airways
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
American Airlines Logo
1:13 pm - 5:00 am
RDU
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MEL
24h 47m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 10:47 am
MEL
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RDU
33h 42m
1 stop
$961American Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
Qantas Airways Logo
3:47 pm - 5:00 am
RDU
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MEL
22h 13m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
4:05 pm - 10:51 pm
MEL
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RDU
21h 46m
1 stop
$971Qantas Airways
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
American Airlines Logo
12:02 pm - 5:00 am
RDU
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MEL
25h 58m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 10:47 am
MEL
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RDU
33h 42m
1 stop
$976American 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
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
American Airlines Logo
6:41 pm - 9:30 am
RDU
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MEL
23h 49m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 10:51 pm
MEL
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RDU
21h 46m
1 stop
$980American Airlines
Sun, Mar 15 - Mon, Mar 23
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 - 9:51 pm
MEL
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RDU
24h 51m
2 stops
$984American Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
American Airlines Logo
1:13 pm - 5:00 am
RDU
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MEL
24h 47m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 5:41 pm
MEL
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RDU
24h 26m
2 stops
$989American Airlines
Sun, Mar 29 - Sun, Apr 12
Qantas Airways Logo
6:27 pm - 6:45 am
RDU
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MEL
45h 18m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 am - 4:59 pm
MEL
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RDU
21h 14m
1 stop
$1,001Qantas Airways
Sat, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 8
United Airlines Logo
6:27 pm - 10:00 am
RDU
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MEL
23h 33m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 7:04 pm
MEL
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RDU
23h 04m
1 stop
$1,003United 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 much is a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Melbourne?

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 departing in March.

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

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, 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, 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

Cheapest flight$563
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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Raleigh to Melbourne

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Melbourne?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Melbourne was $563 for a one-way ticket and $948 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 is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Melbourne. You will leave Raleigh from Raleigh-Durham and you will be arriving in Melbourne at one of these airports: Melbourne Avalon or 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 578 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
Airline reviews

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!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
AKL - LAX
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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

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

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.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.

I was trying to get confirmation on if my luggage was going to be moved to the earlier flight (I requested standby to get home earlier) and was unable to get help from those working at the counter. The request to be moved to an earlier flight was handled smoothly through the app and appreciate the ease of the request.

They are my favourite airline in the world by a million miles.

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.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

The attendant on board was amazing. She should be doing business/first international long haul.

Although our flight was delayed the overall boarding process was very smooth and the crew was accommodating.

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

HORRIBLE, my initial flight was cancelled, they made me pay $200 extra dollars and that got cancelled as well! After 6 cancellations I decided to get a refund because I needed to get home to my babies. Out of $1000+ dollars they offered me only $40 in refund! Totally unacceptable! The flight that they cancelled I was able to fly it on another airline. I had to spend $400 on one way tickets just to get home! I’m still getting the runaround.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

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

After arriving in Dallas, the aircraft taxied for an unusually long time and was unable to park at the gate, which caused a significant delay and made me miss my connecting flight. I then had to wait in a very long line to be rebooked, and I was told that no hotel or meal accommodations would be provided. What is even more unacceptable is that my luggage was mishandled and has still not been located. My suitcase contains important medications that I urgently need, and I have been unable to access them due to the airline’s mishandling. This situation has caused me considerable stress and inconvenience, and I need this issue to be resolved immediately.

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