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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Austin from $921

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 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — AUS
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
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 10 August 2026.

Tue 8/910:55 -
2 stops24h 02m
Wed 30/911:06 -
2 stops29h 24m
Deal found 5/8$1,563
Tue 8/910:55 -
1 stop21h 45m
Sat 19/909:00 -
1 stop32h 15m
Deal found 6/8$1,567
Wed 18/1112:45 -
1 stop20h 53m
Fri 27/1118:51 -
1 stop21h 39m
Deal found 6/8$1,574
Sat 5/909:45 -
1 stop19h 34m
Fri 18/920:40 -
1 stop43h 05m
Deal found 7/8$1,636
Mon 17/810:55 -
1 stop26h 04m
Sat 29/817:55 -
1 stop23h 20m
Deal found 7/8$1,663
Thu 10/912:10 -
2 stops22h 47m
Sun 27/908:07 -
2 stops34h 48m
Deal found 5/8$1,788
Sat 10/1007:00 -
2 stops22h 49m
Mon 26/1020:24 -
2 stops23h 16m
Deal found 6/8$1,793
Wed 18/1108:00 -
3 stops44h 11m
Fri 27/1112:05 -
3 stops32h 30m
Deal found 6/8$1,851
Thu 10/910:55 -
1 stop28h 04m
Sun 27/916:07 -
1 stop25h 08m
Deal found 5/8$1,860

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 10 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,563

One-way from

$921

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,665
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 8/9-30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 58m total
  • Melbourne to Austin
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 16/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 22m total
  • Melbourne to Austin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneAustin

MEL Melbourne - AUS Austin Bergstrom

MELAUS

Melbourne

Sat 10/10

11:55-23:59

1 stop28h 04m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 26/10

18:41-09:30

1 stop22h 49m

$1,567

MelbourneAustin

MEL Melbourne - AUS Austin Bergstrom

MELAUS

Melbourne

Fri 4/12

11:30-19:09

2 stops24h 39m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 11/1

11:07-10:30

2 stops30h 23m

$1,571

MelbourneAustin

MEL Melbourne - AUS Austin Bergstrom

MELAUS

Melbourne

Thu 24/9

10:55-18:25

1 stop22h 30m

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 1/10

18:45-07:30

2 stops45h 45m

$1,571

MelbourneAustin

MEL Melbourne - AUS Austin Bergstrom

MELAUS

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

09:45-14:19

1 stop19h 34m

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 18/9

20:40-06:45

1 stop43h 05m

$1,636

MelbourneAustin

MEL Melbourne - AUS Austin Bergstrom

MELAUS

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

12:10-19:57

2 stops22h 47m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 27/9

08:07-09:55

2 stops34h 48m

$1,788

MelbourneAustin

MEL Melbourne - AUS Austin Bergstrom

MELAUS

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

10:55-23:59

1 stop28h 04m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 27/9

16:07-08:15

1 stop25h 08m

$1,860
Fastest return journey

MelbourneAustin

MEL Melbourne - AUS Austin Bergstrom

MELAUS

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

09:45-14:19

1 stop19h 34m

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 18/9

20:40-11:20

2 stops23h 40m

$1,870

MelbourneAustin

MEL Melbourne - AUS Austin Bergstrom

MELAUS

Melbourne

Fri 4/12

11:30-19:09

2 stops24h 39m

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 7/1

15:12-10:30

1 stop26h 18m

$2,064

MelbourneAustin

MEL Melbourne - AUS Austin Bergstrom

MELAUS

Melbourne

Wed 23/9

10:00-22:27

2 stops27h 27m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 30/9

13:30-07:50

1 stop27h 20m

$2,240
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneAustin

MEL Melbourne - AUS Austin Bergstrom

MELAUS

Melbourne

Wed 9/9

10:00-23:13

2 stops28h 13m

$935

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Austin (average of $1,257). Flying from Melbourne to Austin in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,827). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Austin flights typically cost between $1,529 and $1,803 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,563 on United Airlines (8 Sept–30 Sept).

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 10 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Virgin Australia, andUnited 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
659 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

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
659 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
659 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
470 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
659 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

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
10,100 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
659 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

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
11,899 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
659 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

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 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Austin?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Austin in 28h 04m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 14285 km between Melbourne and Austin.

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

    United Airlines, at $1,089, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Austin.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Virgin Australia. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Austin (average of $1,257). Flying from Melbourne to Austin in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,827). 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 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Austin

Discover the top 4 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 10 August 2026.
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,089Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,300Average$1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,345Average$1,724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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