$370 Find Cheap Flights to Melbourne

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Cheapest round-trip
$728
Typical prices: $840-$1,076
Fiji Airways
lun. 3/2sáb. 3/14
LAX - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$934
Typical prices: $931-$1,250
United Airlines
dom. 3/15mié. 5/13
LAX - MEL • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights to Melbourne

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights 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 to Melbourne

lun., mar. 2 - sáb., mar. 14
Fiji Airways Logo
10:35 pm - 12:45 pm
LAX
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MEL
19h 10m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
1:55 pm - 1:00 pm
MEL
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LAX
17h 05m
1 stop
$728Fiji Airways
sáb., may. 2 - mié., may. 13
Fiji Airways Logo
11:55 pm - 12:00 pm
LAX
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MEL
19h 05m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
1:25 pm - 1:05 pm
MEL
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LAX
16h 40m
1 stop
$732Fiji Airways
lun., mar. 2 - mié., mar. 11
Qantas Airways Logo
6:20 pm - 5:00 am
DFW
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MEL
17h 40mnonstop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:30 pm - 7:50 am
MEL
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DFW
29h 20m
1 stop
$856Qantas Airways
dom., mar. 15 - sáb., mar. 21
Qantas Airways Logo
10:59 pm - 3:35 pm
DFW
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MEL
24h 36m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
4:05 pm - 3:50 pm
MEL
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DFW
15h 45mnonstop
$858Qantas Airways
mié., may. 13 - dom., jun. 7
United Airlines Logo
3:47 pm - 7:30 am
LGA
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MEL
25h 43m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 9:59 pm
MEL
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LGA
26h 29m
2 stops
$1,060United Airlines
lun., may. 11 - sáb., jun. 6
United Airlines Logo
3:47 pm - 7:30 am
LGA
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MEL
25h 43m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 9:38 pm
MEL
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LGA
24h 43m
2 stops
$1,110United Airlines
mar., mar. 10 - mar., mar. 17
Air New Zealand Logo
3:45 pm - 9:25 am
IAD
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MEL
26h 40m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
10:35 am - 12:28 am
MEL
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IAD
28h 53m
2 stops
$1,248Air New Zealand
mar., jun. 30 - mar., jul. 21
Air New Zealand Logo
10:10 pm - 10:55 am
IAD
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MEL
46h 45m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
12:10 pm - 12:47 am
MEL
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IAD
26h 37m
2 stops
$1,259Air New Zealand
sáb., feb. 28 - sáb., mar. 7
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:00 am
BWI
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MEL
31h 00m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 10:59 pm
MEL
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BWI
22h 54m
1 stop
$1,270American Airlines
jue., mar. 12 - lun., mar. 16
American Airlines Logo
3:21 pm - 9:30 am
BWI
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MEL
27h 09m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
MEL
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BWI
25h 00m
2 stops
$1,273American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Melbourne

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

What is the cheapest flight to Melbourne?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Melbourne was found on the route from San Francisco, at $370 one-way and $728 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to Melbourne and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $728 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Melbourne?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Melbourne from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

On average, a flight to Melbourne costs $1,036. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $515 and departed from Los Angeles. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Dallas to Melbourne which costs $1,551 on average, and Los Angeles to Melbourne, which costs $1,043 on average.

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What is a good deal for flights to Melbourne?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Melbourne, 25% of our users found tickets to Melbourne for the following prices or less: From Los Angeles $579 one-way - $949 round-trip, from San Francisco $743 one-way - $1,219 round-trip, from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport $1,668 one-way - $798 round-trip.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights 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, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Melbourne?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne is Melbourne Avalon Airport, with an average flight price of $106.

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Expert advice for your flight to Melbourne

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Good to know - Book Cheap Melbourne Plane Tickets

Cheapest flight$370
Flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights to Melbourne: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Melbourne 
RobertFlew with Qantas Airways
LAX
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MEL
Jun 2025
Make sure you’ve got enough time to switch terminals if needbe
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas Airways
LAX
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MEL
Apr 2024
Arrive earlier than recommended. You'll never know what awaits you!

FAQs - booking Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Melbourne?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Melbourne was found on the route from San Francisco, at $370 one-way and $728 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to Melbourne and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $728 in the last 3 days.

  • Which Melbourne airport is closest to central Melbourne?

    There are 4 major airports in Melbourne. The nearest airport from Melbourne city center is Melbourne Essendon (7 miles), followed by Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (12 miles), Melbourne Moorabbin (14 miles), and Melbourne Avalon (31 miles).

  • How much is a flight to Melbourne?

    On average, a flight to Melbourne costs $1,036. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $515 and departed from Los Angeles Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,073. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where prices are $1,264 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Melbourne.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Melbourne

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Melbourne flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Melbourne. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 225 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Food
8.5Crew
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Ticketing said dinner for the almost 14 hour flight and we were delayed an hour. However, onboard we were only served a sluce if pizza bread and a cookie. Not at all dinner and insufficient for a long international flight. Breakfast was good.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
DFW - NAN
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Ticketing said dinner for the almost 14 hour flight and we were delayed an hour. However, onboard we were only served a sluce if pizza bread and a cookie. Not at all dinner and insufficient for a long international flight. Breakfast was good.

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.

Again, Fijian hospitality was genuine, very comfortable, only improvement would be the entertainment. Why Do they only have 5 episodes of TV shows and from like season three...

Fiji Airways was amazing, will definately be lfying them again. The "Fijian hospitality" is not a catch phrase, it is genuine. the only things that could be improved is the entertainment. Not a great choice of movies, and the TV shows only have about 5 or so episodes, and often of a random season.

They will look to squeeze every penny they can out of you!! Pick your seat$$...bring luggage$$$$... if they could charge you for the air on the plane they would!!

.very good and as I needed wheelchair assistance all staff excellent.. only suggestion is get rid of those plastic chairs hard to ride in and staff have trouble compared to others. Everything else very good experience. Will use Fiji Air again.

In-flight entertainment options could use a refresh, Consider a tie-up with Spotify for more current music and with IMDB or other service for newer selections/movie ratings.

See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

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.

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.

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.

Good and appreciate the effort Air Zealand puts into using more environmentally friendly food containers and utensils. yay! One of the better airlines for this for sure. Still some bad stuff, but at least Air NZ is trying. :) Also really enjoyed the bluetooth option for personal headsets. :)

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.

Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

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 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.

Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

Check-in and in-flight staff were better than average. The seat was a fair size but too hard and not enough padding. The cushion/pillow provided is poor (thin and seems to be disposable ,it provides no effective cushioning or support). Food was OK-ish but no choice of inflight snacks and no easy place to get drinks other than water (I could ask for juice by intruding into the staff area at the back of the plane) Entertainment was very good actually. Overall better than I expected from a US-based airline (sorry!) but compared to ANA or Singapore it was so-so. (I live in Japan so they are my comparative airlines)

Everything was on time Will use united again for sure

Plane outlets in my row not working to charge phone. Staff response was, well it should be. Plug into seed for volume not working well. Had to find the sweet spot for plug in or it would shut off and on.

Wifi took a while to kick in and we had a maintenance issue that took over 40 mins at the gate in Washington before pulling back

Fine not above and beyond as I had a connection that was delayed due to maintenance

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

The flight was on time/early, attentive crew, and everything overall went smoothly. Disappointed that WIFI was not working for the flight.

One day, I do so hope for a gluten free snack! Seems like with the rest of the world FINALLY figuring out what gluten free is, American Airlines would too. Fingers crossed!!

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

Flight was on time and the meal and service were good.

The accessible bathroom should be visible to people in Economy class.

Flight was delayed for 2 hours, then last minute the change to on time. The satélite location is far and a nightmare to get to.

This was a horrible experience. I’ve experienced several delays at this point and still not home. I was supposed to be home by 8:30 last night and here I sit at 7 am on a plane STILL unable to go home because of American Airlines.

Lexus in first class was absolutely amazing! Beat flight attendant i’ve ever seen.

Generally good. Flight left on time and the seats are comfortable. Plenty of space in front if you in you choose a comfort plus seat, completely worth spending the extra money given the amount of hours the flight lasts. The food tastes good but I would say it’s a the amount is too little. The crew was friendly and efficient. There was a some turbulence at different points into the flight. American Airlines has good deals to NZ if you book with plenty of time before you plan on going.

the plane was so hot!! the air-conditioning was barely blowing. The flight was delayed, and we had to sit on the hot plane before take off for an extended amount of time, waiting on international passengers. Would not have been so bad if it was not so hot. They said it would get better after take off, but it did not.

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