How often are flights from the United States to Melbourne delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between United States and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Melbourne flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Melbourne flights?

Over the last year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

How long is the flight from USA to Melbourne Airport?

For as low as $997, Qantas Airways can have you in Melbourne Airport from USA in 15h 55m. The distance between USA and Melbourne Airport is about 7922 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to Melbourne Airport one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $166. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from USA to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Melbourne Airport (average of $154). Flying from USA to Melbourne Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $688). 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from USA to Melbourne Airport?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their USA to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from USA to Melbourne Airport

The most flights from US0 to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

What are the most popular routes from USA to Melbourne Airport?

When deciding which route to take from USA to Melbourne Airport consider Los Angeles - Melbourne, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Melbourne or San Francisco - Melbourne as they are the most popular.

What are the cheapest flights from USA to Melbourne Airport?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $573. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Melbourne) can be booked for $674 on average, our data indicates $2,663 when flying from USA to Melbourne Airport.

What are the most reliable airlines from USA to Melbourne Airport?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from USA to Melbourne Airport on time: American Airlines (64%), Alaska Airlines (64%), Qantas Airways (64%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from USA to Melbourne Airport?

United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Fiji Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from USA to Melbourne Airport.

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

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 3% on flights from USA to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from USA to Melbourne?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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.

$492+ Flights from the United States to Melbourne Airport

Round-trip from	$766 (BestPriceTravel)
One-way from	$492 (BestPriceTravel)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,897
Good round-trip deal	$994 or less
Good one-way deal	$613 or less

United Airlines

United's Polaris Business offers lie-flat seats with Saks Fifth Avenue bedding.

United's Premium Plus offers extra legroom, footrests, and upgraded meals on long-haul flights.

Qantas Airways

Qantas' premium economy offers larger recliner seats and upgraded meals.

Qantas' business class offers lie-flat beds with direct aisle access.

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways' Tabua Class offers lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 configuration on A350 aircraft.

Fiji Airways' stopover program allows a free 72-hour stopover in Fiji.

American Airlines

American Airlines' Flagship Business offers 6' 7" lay-flat beds and 16" HD touchscreens.

American Airlines' Premium Economy offers 18.5" seats with 8" recline and leg rests.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand's SkyCouch converts three seats into a flat bed for long-haul comfort.

Air New Zealand's Business Premier offers seats that turn into a bed with memory-foam mattress.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$267	Average$1,226	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$630	Average$1,156	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Air Canada	Cheapest$794	Average$1,079	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
American Airlines	Cheapest$806	Average$1,429	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$822	Average$1,501	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
United Airlines	Cheapest$837	Average$1,507	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$858	Average$1,437	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,249	Average$1,456	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,268	Average$1,662	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$1,289	Average$1,389	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

$492+ Cheap flights from the United States to Melbourne (MEL)

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