How often are flights from the United States to Melbourne delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between United States and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Melbourne flights?

Over the last year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Melbourne flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How long is the flight from USA to Melbourne?

There are many flights that can get you from USA to Melbourne in 18h 50m. Fly via Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways, or Air Canada to get the fastest option. The distance from USA to Melbourne is about 7922 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to Melbourne one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from USA to Melbourne are Jetstar ($166), Fiji Airways ($299), and Qantas Airways ($363).

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Melbourne?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Melbourne (average of $138). Flying from USA to Melbourne in November is currently the most expensive (average of $775). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Weekly flight availability from USA to Melbourne

The most flights from US0 to ME1 are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

What are the most popular routes from USA to Melbourne?

When deciding which route to take from USA to Melbourne consider Los Angeles - Melbourne, Dallas/Fort Worth - Melbourne or San Francisco - Melbourne as they are the most popular.

What are the cheapest flights from USA to Melbourne?

The cheapest flight price from USA to Melbourne is $579. On average you can expect to pay $2,667. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $684.

What are the most reliable airlines from USA to Melbourne?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from USA to Melbourne on time: KLM (62%), Air France (62%), Delta (62%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from USA to Melbourne?

When booking a flight from USA to Melbourne, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Qantas Airways or Fiji Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from US to MEL?

When flying from USA to Melbourne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from USA to Melbourne?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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.

$492+ Flights from the United States to Melbourne

Round-trip from	$789 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$492 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,386

United Airlines

United's Polaris Business offers lie-flat seats, Saks bedding, and Polaris Lounge access.

United's Premium Plus offers wider seats, extra legroom, and upgraded meals on long-haul flights.

Qantas Airways

Qantas' Premium Economy offers larger recliner seats and upgraded meals on long-haul flights.

Qantas' Business Class offers lie-flat beds with direct aisle access on long-haul flights.

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways' Tabua Class features lie-flat seats with 21" width and 60" pitch on A350.

Fiji Airways offers a free stopover in Fiji for up to 72 hours on long-haul flights.

American Airlines

American Airlines' Flagship Business offers lie-flat seats and 16" HD screens on long-haul flights.

American Airlines' Premium Economy offers 18.5" seats with 8" recline and 11.5" screens.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand's SkyCouch offers a flat bed in economy for long-haul comfort.

Air New Zealand's Business Premier features lie-flat beds and multi-course meals on long-haul flights.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$269	Average$1,329	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$695	Average$1,224	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Air Canada	Cheapest$794	Average$1,064	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$813	Average$1,444	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
American Airlines	Cheapest$818	Average$1,334	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$837	Average$1,428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$858	Average$1,443	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,249	Average$1,508	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,268	Average$1,681	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$1,289	Average$1,389	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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