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$509+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — MEL
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
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 26, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 1/24$975
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 2/1811:37 am
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop25h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/44:05 pm
MEL
-
RDU
1 stop20h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$977
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 2/1810:26 am
RDU
-
MEL
2 stops26h 34m
American Airlines
Wed 3/412:00 pm
MEL
-
RDU
1 stop21h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$981
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 5/215:15 pm
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop23h 30m
Qantas Airways
Thu 5/289:45 am
MEL
-
RDU
1 stop34h 58m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/25$996
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 1/278:45 am
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop33h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 2/71:00 pm
MEL
-
RDU
2 stops25h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$999
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 1/278:45 am
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop33h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 2/31:00 pm
MEL
-
RDU
2 stops26h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$1,000
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 5/216:15 am
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop36h 00m
United Airlines
Thu 5/2810:55 am
MEL
-
RDU
2 stops36h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,014
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/126:27 pm
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop23h 33m
United Airlines
Thu 3/1912:00 pm
MEL
-
RDU
1 stop23h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,158
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 7/14:48 pm
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop22h 12m
Qantas Airways
Tue 7/2111:15 am
MEL
-
RDU
2 stops33h 28m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,226

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 (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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$975
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$509
(Trip.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,225
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-Melbourne flight deals.
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One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Raleigh

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

$975

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 2/18

11:37 am-5:00 am

1 stop25h 23m

Melbourne

Wed 3/4

4:05 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop22h 47m

$977

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/14

11:37 am-5:00 am

1 stop25h 23m

Melbourne

Sun 2/22

12:00 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop21h 32m

$977

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/12

3:47 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 43m

Melbourne

Thu 3/19

12:00 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops24h 46m

$981

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/10

4:28 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 02m

Melbourne

Tue 3/17

12:00 pm-11:17 pm

2 stops26h 17m

$981

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/21

5:15 pm-6:45 am

1 stop23h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 5/28

9:45 am-6:43 am

1 stop34h 58m

$996

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/10

8:45 am-9:00 am

1 stop33h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 3/17

12:00 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop23h 04m

$1,000

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/11

6:50 am-12:25 pm

3 stops38h 35m

$509

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/15

2:54 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 36m

$562

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Deals found on 1/25

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to Melbourne

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to Melbourne in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Raleigh-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 Airport?

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.

The price you pay for your flight from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 55 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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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 26, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
977 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

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
977 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
977 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

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
9,199 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
977 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

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
11,189 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
977 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

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?

    Most people fly from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) if they book a flight from Raleigh to Melbourne. On average, Raleigh-Durham has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 3 airlines. Raleigh-Durham is conveniently located just 11.1 mi from Raleigh’s city center.

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

    For as low as $975, Qantas Airways can have you in Melbourne Airport from Raleigh in 22h 13m. The distance between Raleigh and Melbourne Airport is about 10034 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 flying from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $900, was found to be the cheapest airline from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and American Airlines. United Airlines is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 26, 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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