Melbourne

$573+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Melbourne (MEL)

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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — MEL
Jan 14 — Jan 211
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durham to Melbourne are usually found in January or March, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Durham to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from Durham to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/246:05 pmRDU - MEL
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/1511:30 amMEL - RDU
2 stops28h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$989
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2212:51 pmRDU - MEL
2 stops27h 09mDelta
Wed 1/1410:10 amMEL - RDU
1 stop22h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/13$996
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Mon 12/226:31 amRDU - MEL
2 stops34h 59mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/151:00 pmMEL - RDU
2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,001
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/1610:00 amRDU - MEL
2 stops31h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/231:00 pmMEL - RDU
1 stop32h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,011
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/277:59 pmRDU - MEL
2 stops68h 01mDelta
Wed 1/1410:10 amMEL - RDU
2 stops29h 17mDelta
Deal found 12/13$1,023
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/236:20 amRDU - MEL
1 stop35h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/137:10 amMEL - RDU
2 stops30h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,245
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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
Mon 1/128:30 amMEL - RDU
2 stops28h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,248
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/246:31 amRDU - MEL
2 stops34h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/128:30 amMEL - RDU
3 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/258:45 amRDU - MEL
1 stop33h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/111:00 pmMEL - RDU
2 stops42h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,292
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 12/256:00 amRDU - MEL
1 stop35h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 1/117:35 pmMEL - RDU
2 stops39h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/15$1,301

Find flight deals from Durham to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durham to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated December 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$978
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$573
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,758
From Durham to Melbourne
One-way flight from Durham to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($124 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham 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 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Durham

Fly to

Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/6

6:27 pm-8:15 am

1 stop23h 48m

Melbourne

Fri 4/24

10:55 am-8:51 pm

1 stop23h 56m

$985

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 4/10

3:00 pm-7:30 am

2 stops26h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 4/22

9:30 am-11:46 pm

2 stops28h 16m

$985

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/6

3:01 pm-7:30 am

2 stops26h 29m

Melbourne

Tue 4/21

10:55 am-9:19 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$985

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/8

6:27 pm-8:15 am

1 stop23h 48m

Melbourne

Sun 4/19

10:55 am-8:51 pm

1 stop23h 56m

$985

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/7

3:00 pm-8:15 am

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 4/25

10:55 am-9:19 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$985

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/9

6:27 pm-8:15 am

1 stop23h 48m

Melbourne

Fri 4/24

10:55 am-8:51 pm

1 stop23h 56m

$985

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/8

1:21 pm-8:15 am

2 stops28h 54m

Melbourne

Tue 4/21

10:55 am-9:19 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$985

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/11

6:27 pm-8:15 am

1 stop23h 48m

Melbourne

Wed 4/22

10:55 am-8:51 pm

1 stop23h 56m

$985

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/8

3:01 pm-7:30 am

2 stops26h 29m

Melbourne

Wed 4/22

9:30 am-11:46 pm

2 stops28h 16m

$985

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/6

1:21 pm-8:15 am

2 stops28h 54m

Melbourne

Mon 4/20

10:55 am-9:19 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$985

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/15

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durham to Melbourne Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Durham to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DU8 to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

When flying from Durham to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Durham to Melbourne Airport?

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 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Durham to Melbourne Airport, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

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  • How long is the flight from Durham to Melbourne Airport?

    Departing from Durham to Melbourne Airport will take you 23h 48m. The distance from Durham to Melbourne Airport is about 10034 mi.

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

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Top 4 airlines flying from Durham to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Durham 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$900Average$1,669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,116Average$1,492FlexibilityNo 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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