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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Austin from $879

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — AUS
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
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 28 December 2025.

Sat 27/1211:30MEL - AUS
2 stops29h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/117:59AUS - MEL
2 stops22h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/12$1,312
Fri 26/1200:35MEL - AUS
3 stops40h 13mSingapore Airlines
Sat 3/116:21AUS - MEL
2 stops36h 04mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/12$6,723
Sat 27/1207:30MEL - AUS
3 stops45h 49mAir Canada
Sat 3/113:05AUS - MEL
3 stops33h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 25/12$7,882

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Austin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,315

One-way from

$879

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,931
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 9/2-16/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Austin
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 28m total
  • Melbourne to Austin
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Austin that are best for you.

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MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Wed 1/4

10:30-15:24

2 stops20h 54m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 29/4

13:50-07:30

2 stops26h 40m

$1,315

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

11:30-17:15

2 stops22h 45m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 16/2

14:15-09:30

2 stops26h 15m

$1,315

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

11:30-19:17

2 stops24h 47m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 25/1

13:58-09:30

1 stop26h 32m

$1,317

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

10:55-16:12

1 stop20h 17m

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 29/5

18:00-08:15

1 stop23h 15m

$1,318

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

10:10-17:16

2 stops24h 06m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 25/1

18:25-08:00

2 stops44h 35m

$1,329

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

13:00-12:22

2 stops40h 22m

$879

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Wed 1/4

11:00-18:12

1 stop23h 12m

$879

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

11:30-04:56

1 stop33h 26m

$879

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Wed 1/4

10:30-10:17

2 stops39h 47m

$879

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Tue 20/1

13:00-21:25

2 stops25h 25m

$879

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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 Airport to Austin

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Austin (average of $600). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Austin in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,686). 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 28 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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.

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 28 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Austin. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
561 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
561 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
561 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
561 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
957 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
561 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,114 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
561 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,071 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
561 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Austin from Melbourne?

    Located just 12.0 km from the city centre, Austin Bergstrom is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Austin from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Austin Bergstrom (AUS) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Austin?

    United Airlines can get you from Melbourne Airport to Austin in just under 20h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Melbourne Airport and Austin are separated by a distance of 14285 km.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($1,188), American Airlines ($1,206), and Virgin Australia ($1,279) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Austin. United Airlines is priced at 33% 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?

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

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  • 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 Airport to Austin?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Austin (average of $600). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Austin in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,686). 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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United AirlinesCheapest$1,188Average$1,882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,279Average$2,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,415Average$1,619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,484Average$1,945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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