Cheap flights from Melbourne to Austin from $1,278

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — AUS
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Austin

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 2 February 2026.

Wed 18/309:10
MEL
-
AUS
1 stop30h 26m
Delta
Wed 25/307:29
AUS
-
MEL
1 stop31h 31m
Delta
Deal found 1/2$1,278
Fri 6/310:10
MEL
-
AUS
2 stops24h 39m
Delta
Fri 13/307:29
AUS
-
MEL
1 stop31h 31m
Delta
Deal found 31/1$1,282
Sat 14/210:35
MEL
-
AUS
2 stops30h 24m
Air New Zealand
Tue 17/207:30
AUS
-
MEL
2 stops34h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 31/1$1,610
Sat 14/206:05
MEL
-
AUS
2 stops23h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/214:19
AUS
-
MEL
1 stop26h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,866
Wed 18/309:05
MEL
-
AUS
3 stops30h 54m
Air New Zealand
Wed 25/307:35
AUS
-
MEL
2 stops33h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/2$2,227
Wed 18/216:05
MEL
-
AUS
1 stop18h 42m
Qantas Airways
Sun 22/217:39
AUS
-
MEL
2 stops26h 56m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/2$2,252
Sat 14/216:05
MEL
-
AUS
1 stop20h 16m
American Airlines
Tue 17/206:00
AUS
-
MEL
1 stop34h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 31/1$2,403
Fri 20/208:15
MEL
-
AUS
2 stops24h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/218:35
AUS
-
MEL
1 stop41h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$2,436
Wed 18/314:20
MEL
-
AUS
3 stops41h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/306:12
AUS
-
MEL
3 stops35h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$2,481
Sat 14/218:30
MEL
-
AUS
3 stops41h 35m
Air Tahiti Nui
Tue 17/206:00
AUS
-
MEL
3 stops42h 15m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 31/1$2,495

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 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,278

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,599
Delta
  • Delta
  • 18/3-25/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 51m total
  • Melbourne to Austin
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($85 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Austin 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Austin that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Austin

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:10-23:36

1 stop30h 26m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 25/3

07:29-07:00

1 stop31h 31m

$1,278

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

10:10-17:49

2 stops24h 39m

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 13/3

07:29-07:00

1 stop31h 31m

$1,282

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Sat 14/2

10:35-23:59

2 stops30h 24m

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 17/2

07:30-10:55

2 stops34h 25m

$1,610

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

09:05-23:59

3 stops30h 54m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 25/3

07:35-09:25

2 stops33h 50m

$2,227

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

16:05-13:04

1 stop37h 59m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 22/2

16:27-12:25

2 stops26h 58m

$2,253

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

08:15-15:34

2 stops24h 19m

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 20/2

18:35-05:00

1 stop41h 25m

$2,436

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

14:20-16:04

3 stops41h 44m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 25/3

06:12-09:30

3 stops35h 18m

$2,481

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

16:05-20:46

1 stop21h 41m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 22/2

20:15-05:00

1 stop39h 45m

$2,496

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 1/2

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Austin

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Austin from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Austin (average of $580). Flying from Melbourne to Austin in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,482). 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 time of day to fly from MEL to AUS?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Austin. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 February 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Austin in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Austin?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Austin. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Austin flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Melbourne to Austin delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Austin have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 88 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, Qatar Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 1% 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 2 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways 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.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Austin?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Austin in 30h 24m. Fly via Delta or Air New Zealand 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 $1,069, 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 38% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Austin (average of $580). Flying from Melbourne to Austin in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,482). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Melbourne to Austin

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Austin

Discover the top 5 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 2 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,069Average$1,771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
American AirlinesCheapest$1,166Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Search American Airlines flights
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,236Average$2,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,368Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,435Average$1,897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Qantas Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Austin?

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Melbourne to Austin. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Austin?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Austin from Melbourne.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Austin with no change fees?

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Austin from Melbourne? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Austin become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Austin from Melbourne today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.