Cheap flights from Melbourne to Austin from $835

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — AUS
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Austin

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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 21 April 2026.

Sun 26/410:00
MEL
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AUS
1 stop20h 33m
Delta
Thu 7/516:30
AUS
-
MEL
2 stops48h 20m
Delta
Deal found 16/4$1,360
Fri 5/610:00
MEL
-
AUS
1 stop28h 31m
Delta
Fri 12/609:40
AUS
-
MEL
2 stops31h 10m
Delta
Deal found 20/4$1,363
Fri 24/410:00
MEL
-
AUS
1 stop23h 14m
Delta
Fri 1/516:25
AUS
-
MEL
1 stop24h 25m
Delta
Deal found 19/4$1,364
Mon 1/609:45
MEL
-
AUS
1 stop29h 06m
Qantas Airways
Mon 8/617:42
AUS
-
MEL
1 stop20h 18m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,462
Wed 6/509:45
MEL
-
AUS
2 stops26h 14m
American Airlines
Thu 14/510:20
AUS
-
MEL
2 stops29h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/4$1,495
Sat 23/509:45
MEL
-
AUS
1 stop29h 06m
Qantas Airways
Sun 2/815:11
AUS
-
MEL
1 stop24h 34m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/4$1,509
Sat 23/509:45
MEL
-
AUS
1 stop26h 52m
American Airlines
Sun 2/814:43
AUS
-
MEL
2 stops25h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,517
Sun 31/509:45
MEL
-
AUS
1 stop29h 06m
Qantas Airways
Sun 7/615:14
AUS
-
MEL
1 stop24h 31m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,544
Sun 26/409:30
MEL
-
AUS
1 stop34h 26m
United Airlines
Thu 7/519:49
AUS
-
MEL
1 stop21h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,545
Sun 16/809:30
MEL
-
AUS
2 stops20h 57m
United Airlines
Sat 22/819:10
AUS
-
MEL
2 stops46h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,551
Wed 6/510:55
MEL
-
AUS
1 stop22h 21m
United Airlines
Thu 14/513:34
AUS
-
MEL
1 stop27h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,552
Sat 23/510:55
MEL
-
AUS
1 stop29h 01m
United Airlines
Sun 2/815:35
AUS
-
MEL
1 stop25h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,555

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 21 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,360

One-way from

$835

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,998
Delta
  • Delta
  • 31/5-7/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 26m total
  • Melbourne to Austin
Delta
  • Delta
  • 15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 11m total
  • Melbourne to Austin
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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 21 April 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

10:00-17:36

2 stops22h 36m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 7/6

17:00-07:50

2 stops47h 50m

$1,360

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

10:00-22:11

2 stops27h 11m

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 12/6

10:35-07:50

2 stops30h 15m

$1,363

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

10:55-18:16

1 stop22h 21m

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 14/5

13:34-08:15

1 stop27h 41m

$1,552

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

10:55-23:44

2 stops27h 49m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 2/8

12:55-08:15

2 stops28h 20m

$1,562
Fastest return journey

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

09:00-15:00

2 stops21h 00m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 8/6

16:55-05:00

1 stop21h 05m

$1,642

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

06:00-20:17

2 stops29h 17m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 8/6

08:50-11:05

2 stops35h 15m

$1,646

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

10:55-05:46

1 stop33h 51m

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 11/6

05:20-08:15

1 stop35h 55m

$1,846

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

10:00-15:10

1 stop44h 10m

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 31/7

16:15-07:50

1 stop24h 35m

$2,661

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

06:00-20:17

2 stops29h 17m

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 12/6

11:55-11:20

3 stops32h 25m

$2,820

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

10:55-00:13

1 stop28h 18m

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 26/5

15:30-08:15

1 stop25h 45m

$2,900

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Austin (average of $997). Flying from Melbourne to Austin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,242). 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 19% 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 14% 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 21 April 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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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 22h 21m. Fly via Delta or United Airlines 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 $1,075, 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 29% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Austin (average of $997). Flying from Melbourne to Austin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,242). 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 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Austin

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,075Average$1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,131Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,200Average$2,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,327Average$1,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,434Average$1,866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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