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$1,388+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to Melbourne (MEL)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — MEL
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
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 July 2, 2025.

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$1,388
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November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,624
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 July 2, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 8/159:35 amSDF - MEL
2 stops35h 15mAir New Zealand
Fri 8/228:35 amMEL - SDF
2 stops27h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$1,388
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/259:37 amSDF - MEL
2 stops46h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/319:45 amMEL - SDF
1 stop24h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,532
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/251:10 pmSDF - MEL
2 stops44h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 8/313:15 pmMEL - SDF
2 stops44h 23mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/2$2,045
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 8/156:39 pmSDF - MEL
2 stops25h 41mQantas Airways
Fri 8/223:05 pmMEL - SDF
1 stop21h 47mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$2,323

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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LouisvilleMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Fri 8/15

9:35 am-10:50 am

2 stops35h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 8/22

8:35 am-10:00 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$1,388

LouisvilleMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Mon 8/25

9:37 am-10:15 pm

2 stops46h 38m

Melbourne

Sun 8/31

9:45 am-8:18 pm

1 stop24h 33m

$1,532

LouisvilleMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Thu 8/14

2:10 pm-8:15 am

2 stops28h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 8/21

10:55 am-8:28 pm

2 stops23h 33m

$1,709

LouisvilleMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Mon 8/25

1:10 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops44h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 8/31

3:15 pm-9:38 pm

2 stops44h 23m

$2,045

LouisvilleMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Fri 8/15

6:39 pm-10:20 am

2 stops25h 41m

Melbourne

Fri 8/22

3:05 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop21h 47m

$2,323

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Deals found on 7/1

Best time to book a flight from Louisville to Melbourne

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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 July 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and Qatar Airways 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
486 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
486 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
486 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
870 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
486 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,593 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
486 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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.

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

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($1,388), Qatar Airways ($2,045), and Qantas Airways ($2,323) offers the cheapest pricing from Louisville to Melbourne Airport. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 11% 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

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