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$500+ 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — MEL
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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 January 29, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1811:37 am
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop25h 23m
Qantas Airways
Wed 3/412:00 pm
MEL
-
RDU
1 stop21h 13m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/26$975
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/13:47 pm
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop22h 13m
Qantas Airways
Tue 5/59:45 am
MEL
-
RDU
1 stop21h 14m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$976
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 3/133:47 pm
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop22h 13m
Qantas Airways
Fri 3/204:05 pm
MEL
-
RDU
1 stop21h 46m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$978
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/186:45 am
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop30h 15m
American Airlines
Wed 3/412:00 pm
MEL
-
RDU
2 stops24h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$981
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/79:10 am
RDU
-
MEL
2 stops27h 50m
American Airlines
Sat 2/2112:00 pm
MEL
-
RDU
2 stops25h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$982
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 1/288:45 am
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop33h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 2/41:00 pm
MEL
-
RDU
2 stops26h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,000
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 1/276:18 am
RDU
-
MEL
2 stops35h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 2/31:00 pm
MEL
-
RDU
1 stop24h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,004
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 3/136:27 pm
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop23h 33m
United Airlines
Fri 3/2012:00 pm
MEL
-
RDU
2 stops38h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,005
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 4/14:45 pm
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 5/510:55 am
MEL
-
RDU
2 stops26h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,006
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/286:15 pm
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop23h 45m
Air New Zealand
Wed 2/41:00 pm
MEL
-
RDU
1 stop26h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/26$1,070
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/244:50 pm
RDU
-
MEL
2 stops24h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 3/3111:55 am
MEL
-
RDU
2 stops36h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,193
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/286:03 pm
RDU
-
AVV
2 stops69h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/46:00 am
AVV
-
RDU
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,498

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 January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$975
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$500
(Expedia)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,225
From Raleigh-Durham to Melbourne
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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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Price

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/18

11:37 am-5:00 am

1 stop25h 23m

Melbourne

Wed 3/4

12:00 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop21h 13m

$975

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/1

3:47 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 13m

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

9:45 am-4:59 pm

1 stop21h 14m

$976

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/13

3:47 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 13m

Melbourne

Fri 3/20

4:05 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop21h 46m

$978

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/18

6:45 am-5:00 am

1 stop30h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 3/4

12:00 pm-8:46 pm

2 stops24h 46m

$981

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/13

12:48 pm-5:00 am

2 stops25h 12m

Melbourne

Fri 3/20

12:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$982

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/13

12:55 pm-9:00 am

2 stops29h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 3/20

10:30 am-5:04 am

2 stops33h 34m

$1,005

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/1

4:45 pm-8:30 am

2 stops24h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

10:55 am-9:40 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$1,005

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/2

4:45 pm-9:15 am

1 stop25h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 4/12

10:55 am-7:13 am

1 stop34h 18m

$1,011

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - AVV

RDUAVV

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/1

9:30 am-8:20 pm

3 stops43h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 5/5

8:40 pm-4:18 pm

2 stops33h 38m

$1,503

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - AVV

RDUAVV

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/2

6:27 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops30h 38m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 4/12

6:00 am-4:59 pm

2 stops48h 59m

$1,527

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Melbourne

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Raleigh to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 January 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Raleigh to Melbourne. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
981 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
981 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
981 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
981 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,206 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
981 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

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. 3 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 25h 23m. There are 10034 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 $1,071 and $1,265, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 39% 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 3 airlines flying from Raleigh to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$900Average$1,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,071Average$1,483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,265Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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