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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Albuquerque from $1,316

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ABQ
12 Feb — 19 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Albuquerque

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Albuquerque (ABQ). 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 13 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,316

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,803
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 26/2-5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 19m total
  • Melbourne to Albuquerque
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 33% potential increase in price ($1,408 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($158 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Albuquerque
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Albuquerque. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 January 2026.

Thu 26/213:00
MEL
-
ABQ
1 stop26h 59m
United Airlines
Thu 5/313:40
ABQ
-
MEL
1 stop26h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,316
Mon 27/413:35
MEL
-
ABQ
1 stop21h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 23/510:43
ABQ
-
MEL
1 stop26h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,354
Mon 26/106:05
MEL
-
ABQ
2 stops23h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 29/111:35
ABQ
-
MEL
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,947
Mon 26/116:05
MEL
-
ABQ
1 stop20h 41m
Qantas Airways
Thu 29/111:35
ABQ
-
MEL
1 stop27h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/1$1,968
Mon 26/108:35
MEL
-
ABQ
2 stops31h 09m
Air New Zealand
Thu 29/114:13
ABQ
-
MEL
2 stops26h 42m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/1$2,005
Thu 19/316:25
MEL
-
ABQ
2 stops22h 54m
Qantas Airways
Mon 23/316:48
ABQ
-
MEL
2 stops24h 37m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/1$2,075
Thu 19/312:00
MEL
-
ABQ
1 stop40h 02m
American Airlines
Mon 23/313:24
ABQ
-
MEL
2 stops28h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/1$2,360
Thu 26/206:45
MEL
-
ABQ
3 stops33h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/316:48
ABQ
-
MEL
2 stops45h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$2,600

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MelbourneAlbuquerque

MEL - ABQ

MELABQ

Melbourne

Thu 26/2

11:30-17:09

2 stops23h 39m

Albuquerque

Thu 5/3

11:00-09:30

2 stops28h 30m

$1,316

MelbourneAlbuquerque

MEL - ABQ

MELABQ

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

10:55-20:48

2 stops25h 53m

Albuquerque

Sat 23/5

05:30-08:15

2 stops34h 45m

$1,316

MelbourneAlbuquerque

MEL - ABQ

MELABQ

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

06:05-11:47

2 stops23h 42m

Albuquerque

Thu 29/1

11:35-09:30

1 stop27h 55m

$1,947

MelbourneAlbuquerque

MEL - ABQ

MELABQ

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

11:15-22:19

2 stops28h 04m

Albuquerque

Mon 23/3

16:48-15:40

2 stops29h 52m

$2,075

MelbourneAlbuquerque

MEL - ABQ

MELABQ

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

12:00-22:19

1 stop27h 19m

Albuquerque

Mon 23/3

13:24-05:00

1 stop22h 36m

$2,390

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

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Albuquerque?

Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Albuquerque chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Albuquerque on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Albuquerque?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Albuquerque, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,581.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Albuquerque?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Albuquerque, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Albuquerque?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Albuquerque, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 40m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Albuquerque

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Albuquerque. 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 Albuquerque. Reviews last updated 13 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Albuquerque, such as Qantas Airways and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
969 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Marco,Dec 2025

BOS - LAX

There was no WiFi or tv traveling from LAX to Sydney. Way too long of a flight to have nothing.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
969 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
969 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Marco,Dec 2025

BOS - LAX

There was no WiFi or tv traveling from LAX to Sydney. Way too long of a flight to have nothing.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,149 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
969 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Marco,Dec 2025

BOS - LAX

There was no WiFi or tv traveling from LAX to Sydney. Way too long of a flight to have nothing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Albuquerque. 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 into for flights to Albuquerque from Melbourne?

    Most people fly into Albuquerque (ABQ) if they book a flight to Albuquerque from Melbourne. On average, Albuquerque has 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 2 airlines. Albuquerque is conveniently located just 6.2 km from Albuquerque’s city centre.

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

    United Airlines and Qantas Airways can get you from Melbourne Airport to Albuquerque in just under 23h 39m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 25m. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Albuquerque is about 13763 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($1,220), and Qantas Airways ($1,479) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Albuquerque. Users have found that United Airlines is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Albuquerque 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 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Albuquerque

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Albuquerque. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 13 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,220Average$1,744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,479Average$1,667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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