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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Austin from $847

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 18/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — AUS
12 Aug — 19 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Austin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Austin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 July 2026.

Sun 23/810:55
MEL
-
AUS
1 stop28h 04m
United Airlines
Sun 30/819:38
AUS
-
MEL
1 stop21h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,368
Thu 12/1108:00
MEL
-
AUS
3 stops44h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/1212:05
AUS
-
MEL
3 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$1,450
Fri 7/809:45
MEL
-
AUS
1 stop29h 08m
Qantas Airways
Fri 14/820:48
AUS
-
MEL
1 stop42h 57m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,468
Wed 12/813:35
MEL
-
AUS
1 stop20h 36m
Qantas Airways
Wed 19/814:56
AUS
-
MEL
1 stop24h 49m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/7$1,480
Sun 23/811:30
MEL
-
AUS
1 stop24h 51m
American Airlines
Sun 30/814:56
AUS
-
MEL
1 stop24h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,506
Sun 23/811:30
MEL
-
AUS
1 stop27h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/820:48
AUS
-
MEL
2 stops30h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,520
Fri 7/810:00
MEL
-
AUS
2 stops22h 16m
Delta
Fri 14/815:00
AUS
-
MEL
2 stops25h 50m
Delta
Deal found 9/7$1,526
Sun 23/810:00
MEL
-
AUS
2 stops22h 16m
Delta
Sun 30/816:32
AUS
-
MEL
2 stops48h 18m
Delta
Deal found 10/7$1,527
Thu 12/1112:00
MEL
-
AUS
2 stops22h 34m
Delta
Tue 1/1214:30
AUS
-
MEL
2 stops26h 20m
Delta
Deal found 13/7$1,532
Thu 27/809:45
MEL
-
AUS
1 stop19h 34m
Qantas Airways
Thu 3/914:56
AUS
-
MEL
1 stop24h 49m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 13/7$1,553

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Austin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Austin (AUS). 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 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,368

One-way from

$847

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December

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Average price

$1,510
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 23/8-30/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 41m total
  • Melbourne to Austin
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  • United Airlines
  • 18/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Austin
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Sun 23/8

09:30-16:02

1 stop21h 32m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 30/8

11:04-08:15

2 stops30h 11m

$1,373

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Sun 23/8

11:30-23:53

1 stop27h 23m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 30/8

20:48-18:35

2 stops30h 47m

$1,520
Fastest return journey

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

10:00-21:31

2 stops26h 31m

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 14/8

19:25-07:50

1 stop21h 25m

$1,526

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Sun 23/8

10:00-17:16

2 stops22h 16m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 30/8

16:32-07:50

2 stops48h 18m

$1,526

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

12:00-23:46

1 stop28h 46m

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 1/12

16:30-09:50

1 stop24h 20m

$1,532

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Sun 23/8

09:45-21:21

1 stop26h 36m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 30/8

20:48-10:35

2 stops22h 47m

$1,557

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Mon 5/10

11:55-23:00

1 stop27h 05m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 19/10

13:35-09:15

1 stop27h 40m

$1,572

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Sun 23/8

10:55-18:44

1 stop22h 49m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 30/8

13:39-08:15

1 stop27h 36m

$1,667

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Fri 4/12

12:45-16:12

1 stop20h 27m

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 7/1

13:34-10:30

1 stop27h 56m

$1,872
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Sat 18/7

10:55-22:10

1 stop26h 15m

$847

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Austin

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Austin

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Austin (average of $909). Flying from Melbourne to Austin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,394). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Austin?

How often are flights from Melbourne to Austin delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Austin have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 86 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Austin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Austin. 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 Austin. Reviews last updated 13 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Melbourne to Austin have to say. 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
653 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
653 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
653 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,986 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
653 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,810 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
653 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Austin. 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 Austin from Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Austin from Melbourne, you will be flying to Austin Bergstrom, which is the city’s only airport. Austin Bergstrom (AUS) is located 12.0 km from the centre of Austin. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Austin Bergstrom per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Austin?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Austin in 21h 32m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 14285 km between Melbourne and Austin. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    United Airlines, at $1,107, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Austin.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Air New Zealand. United Airlines is priced at 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Austin 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 Melbourne to Austin?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Austin (average of $909). Flying from Melbourne to Austin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,394). 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 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Austin

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Austin. 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 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,107Average$1,404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,165Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,367Average$1,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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