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$573+ 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — MEL
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
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 December 8, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Sun 12/76:40 pmRDU - MEL
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/171:00 pmMEL - RDU
1 stop24h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$990
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/98:49 amRDU - MEL
1 stop33h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/161:00 pmMEL - RDU
1 stop24h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$996
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Sun 12/78:49 amRDU - MEL
1 stop33h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2911:30 amMEL - RDU
2 stops38h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,000
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Sun 12/711:33 amRDU - MEL
1 stop25h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/144:05 pmMEL - RDU
1 stop24h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,123
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/810:02 amRDU - MEL
2 stops29h 58mDelta
Fri 12/1210:10 amMEL - RDU
1 stop24h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/6$1,214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Sun 12/78:06 pmRDU - MEL
2 stops43h 54mDelta
Fri 12/1210:10 amMEL - RDU
1 stop24h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/7$1,233
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Mon 12/86:07 pmRDU - MEL
1 stop23h 23mQantas Airways
Sun 12/281:55 pmMEL - RDU
2 stops40h 37mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,244
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Mon 12/83:27 pmRDU - MEL
2 stops38h 23mQantas Airways
Sat 12/1312:15 pmMEL - RDU
2 stops42h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Sun 12/73:05 pmRDU - MEL
2 stops26h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/3011:30 amMEL - RDU
2 stops28h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,282
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/111:30 pmRDU - MEL
2 stops28h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/11:00 pmMEL - RDU
2 stops37h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/116:00 amRDU - MEL
2 stops35h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/2411:30 amMEL - RDU
2 stops33h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Sun 12/76:40 pmRDU - MEL
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/281:00 pmMEL - RDU
2 stops36h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,291

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 December 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$945
(oojo)

One-way from

$573
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,758
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One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($101 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 December 8, 2025.
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

Sat 1/31

3:40 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 2/9

4:05 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops22h 53m

$978

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/1

6:15 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 2/15

1:00 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops26h 44m

$996

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/27

3:02 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 28m

Melbourne

Tue 2/3

1:00 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$996

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/28

6:15 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 2/10

1:00 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop24h 26m

$996

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/1

8:45 am-10:00 am

1 stop33h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 2/13

1:00 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop24h 24m

$996

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/29

6:15 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 2/8

1:00 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$996

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/27

3:02 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 58m

Melbourne

Thu 2/5

1:00 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop24h 26m

$996

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/31

8:45 am-10:00 am

1 stop33h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 2/15

1:00 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops26h 44m

$996

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/31

8:45 am-10:00 am

1 stop33h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 2/13

1:00 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops26h 44m

$996

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/27

8:45 am-10:00 am

1 stop33h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 2/9

1:00 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop24h 26m

$996

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/8

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 8, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 8, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and United 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,084 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,044 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

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

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 4 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 $996, American Airlines can have you in Melbourne Airport from Raleigh in 23h 45m. 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 41% 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 4 airlines flying from Raleigh to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 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 December 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$900Average$1,671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,186Average$1,501FlexibilityNo 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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