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$573+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — MEL
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/119:20 amRDU - MEL
2 stops32h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/2411:30 amMEL - RDU
2 stops33h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$996
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/107:45 pmRDU - MEL
2 stops45h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/311:00 pmMEL - RDU
1 stop24h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,016
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:40 pmRDU - MEL
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/11:00 pmMEL - RDU
2 stops37h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:05 pmRDU - MEL
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/1111:30 amMEL - RDU
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2010:45 amRDU - MEL
2 stops55h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/128:00 amMEL - RDU
2 stops29h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,574
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/169:20 amRDU - MEL
2 stops32h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2211:30 amMEL - RDU
2 stops33h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,578
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/188:04 amRDU - MEL
2 stops33h 56mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/211:30 amMEL - RDU
2 stops36h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,583
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/113:15 pmRDU - AVV
3 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/248:55 pmAVV - RDU
3 stops40h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$2,656
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/119:30 amRDU - AVV
3 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/16:00 amAVV - RDU
3 stops31h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$3,445
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/253:15 pmRDU - AVV
3 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/116:00 amAVV - RDU
3 stops48h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$3,872
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/253:23 pmRDU - AVV
2 stops32h 27mQantas Airways
Sun 1/116:00 amAVV - RDU
2 stops26h 53mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11$4,124
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/123:15 pmRDU - AVV
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/16:00 amAVV - RDU
3 stops48h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$4,245

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Melbourne (ME1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$996
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$573
(United Airlines)

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,758
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Raleigh

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Price

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/27

8:45 am-10:00 am

1 stop33h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 2/3

1:00 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$996

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - AVV

RDUAVV

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/27

3:15 pm-8:20 pm

3 stops37h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-2:08 pm

3 stops48h 08m

$1,198

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/24

1:29 pm-10:00 am

2 stops28h 31m

Melbourne

Sat 1/31

1:00 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$1,287

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/25

8:29 am-10:00 am

2 stops33h 31m

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

11:30 am-11:15 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,292

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/28

3:46 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops33h 29m

Melbourne

Wed 3/4

11:55 pm-2:56 pm

2 stops31h 01m

$1,327

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - AVV

RDUAVV

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/27

6:03 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops29h 47m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-7:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$2,351

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - AVV

RDUAVV

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/28

3:46 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 04m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 3/4

8:10 am-6:33 pm

2 stops26h 23m

$2,938

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - AVV

RDUAVV

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/16

6:35 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 2/20

4:25 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops41h 08m

$2,960

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - AVV

RDUAVV

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/25

3:15 pm-8:20 pm

3 stops37h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-2:08 pm

3 stops48h 08m

$3,872

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - AVV

RDUAVV

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/25

3:23 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 27m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-4:53 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$4,124

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It’s optimal to fly from Raleigh to Melbourne in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines from Raleigh to Melbourne. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Melbourne?

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU), located 11.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Raleigh to Melbourne. 4 airlines have flights from Raleigh-Durham to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Raleigh-Durham to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Melbourne?

    Departing from Raleigh to Melbourne will take you 29h 47m. There are 10059 mi between Raleigh and Melbourne. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Melbourne round-trip?

    Currently priced at $900, United Airlines will fly you from Raleigh to Melbourne and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,186 and $1,265, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Raleigh to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$900Average$1,671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,186Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,265Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,272Average$1,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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