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$546+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) 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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — MEL
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$980
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$546
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,549
From Louisville Intl to Melbourne
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Cheapest flights from Louisville to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/319:00 amSDF - MEL
2 stops32h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/711:30 amMEL - SDF
2 stops24h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$980
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/2911:00 amSDF - MEL
2 stops30h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/51:00 pmMEL - SDF
2 stops24h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/135:48 pmSDF - MEL
2 stops24h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/2011:55 amMEL - SDF
2 stops49h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,412
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/313:35 pmSDF - MEL
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/710:35 amMEL - SDF
3 stops27h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,566
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 12/243:18 pmSDF - MEL
2 stops50h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/71:00 pmMEL - SDF
2 stops48h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,841
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/138:10 pmSDF - MEL
2 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/209:45 amMEL - SDF
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,842
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/289:15 amSDF - MEL
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1210:35 amMEL - SDF
3 stops27h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,865
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:00 amSDF - MEL
2 stops36h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 1/78:35 amMEL - SDF
2 stops29h 24mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,934
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/281:42 pmSDF - MEL
1 stop23h 18mQantas Airways
Fri 12/124:05 pmMEL - SDF
1 stop21h 53mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/14$2,078
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/291:20 pmSDF - MEL
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/51:20 pmMEL - SDF
3 stops42h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$2,102

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Louisville

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

LouisvilleMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Mon 2/16

3:30 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 2/20

11:30 am-10:09 pm

2 stops26h 39m

$1,187

LouisvilleMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Wed 3/4

9:05 am-9:30 am

2 stops56h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 3/10

12:00 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops25h 09m

$1,201

LouisvilleMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Wed 10/29

11:00 am-8:30 am

2 stops30h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 11/5

1:00 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops24h 57m

$1,394

LouisvilleMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Mon 10/13

5:48 pm-9:15 am

2 stops24h 27m

Melbourne

Mon 10/20

11:55 am-10:30 pm

2 stops49h 35m

$1,412

LouisvilleMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Fri 10/31

3:35 pm-10:55 am

2 stops28h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 11/7

10:35 am-10:29 pm

3 stops27h 54m

$1,566

LouisvilleMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Wed 3/4

2:22 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 38m

Melbourne

Tue 3/10

9:05 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops30h 59m

$1,789

LouisvilleMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/24

3:18 pm-10:00 am

2 stops50h 42m

Melbourne

Wed 1/7

1:00 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops48h 59m

$1,841

LouisvilleMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Mon 10/13

8:10 pm-10:00 am

2 stops46h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 10/20

9:45 am-7:15 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,842

LouisvilleMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/24

6:00 am-10:55 am

2 stops36h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 1/7

8:35 am-9:59 pm

2 stops29h 24m

$1,934

LouisvilleMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Sat 2/28

1:55 pm-10:00 am

2 stops28h 05m

$546

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Louisville to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Louisville with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Louisville to Melbourne Airport

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Louisville to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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.

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 September 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Louisville to Melbourne Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Louisville 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 Louisville to Melbourne?

    For a flight from Louisville to Melbourne, you will be flying from Louisville Intl. Louisville Intl (SDF) is just 5.3 mi from the center of the city. Louisville Intl is the only Louisville airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 1 airline has flights to Melbourne from Louisville Intl on a regular basis.

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

    A quick flight from Louisville to Melbourne Airport can take about 26h 30m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,187. There are 9709 mi between Louisville and Melbourne Airport.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Louisville to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($1,129), offers the cheapest pricing from Louisville to Melbourne Airport. Users have found that United Airlines is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Louisville to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Louisville to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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.

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Top airline flying from Louisville to Melbourne

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Louisville 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,129Average$1,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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