Cheap flights from Melbourne to Austin from $739

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 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — AUS
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Austin Bergstrom are usually found in November or August, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,257

One-way from

$739

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,801
14/10-21/10
  • 14/10-21/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 01m total
  • Melbourne to Austin
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 30/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 19m total
  • Melbourne to Austin
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($155 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 17 September 2025.

Thu 18/910:55MEL - AUS
1 stop20h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 15/1012:17AUS - MEL
2 stops28h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,257
Thu 30/1012:00MEL - AUS
2 stops25h 06mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/1112:15AUS - MEL
2 stops28h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,265
Fri 31/1010:30MEL - AUS
1 stop21h 04mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/1110:00AUS - MEL
2 stops30h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,266
Sun 14/1211:30MEL - AUS
2 stops26h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/115:10AUS - MEL
1 stop25h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,567
Thu 18/910:55MEL - AUS
1 stop22h 42mVirgin Australia
Wed 15/1013:54AUS - MEL
1 stop27h 21mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/9$1,611
Sun 14/1208:40MEL - AUS
2 stops32h 19mVirgin Australia
Tue 6/113:58AUS - MEL
2 stops32h 37mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/9$1,615
Tue 14/1006:30MEL - AUS
3 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1008:40AUS - MEL
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,717
Tue 14/1006:30MEL - AUS
3 stops44h 00mAir Canada
Tue 21/1008:40AUS - MEL
2 stops36h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 16/9$1,978
Fri 31/1007:00MEL - AUS
3 stops45h 19mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1110:35AUS - MEL
3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,291

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MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

22:00-20:11

2 stops38h 11m

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 21/10

08:40-12:30

2 stops35h 50m

$1,257

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

12:00-23:55

1 stop27h 55m

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 6/11

09:55-10:00

1 stop31h 05m

$1,265

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

11:55-18:41

1 stop22h 46m

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 21/10

12:48-09:15

2 stops28h 27m

$1,266

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

12:00-18:39

1 stop22h 39m

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 7/11

07:30-09:30

1 stop33h 00m

$1,266

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

07:00-12:19

3 stops45h 19m

$739

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

12:00-16:44

1 stop20h 44m

$782

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Fri 26/9

10:55-00:23

1 stop28h 28m

$784

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Thu 25/9

00:30-00:55

3 stops39h 25m

$1,395

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

00:35-21:21

3 stops36h 46m

$2,177

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Deals found on 14/9

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Austin?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Austin. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Austin, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 17 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Austin in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 19% 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.

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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 17 September 2025.
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.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 27h 55m. 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 $1,230, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Austin.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. United Airlines is priced at 37% 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.

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United AirlinesCheapest$1,230Average$1,962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,354Average$2,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,439Average$1,788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,488Average$1,609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,686Average$2,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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