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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Austin from $741

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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — AUS
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Austin Bergstrom are usually found in August or March, booked 58 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 (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 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,271

One-way from

$741

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,736
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/10-17/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 22m total
  • Melbourne to Austin
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22/9
  • 22/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 11m total
  • Melbourne to Austin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 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 28 August 2025.

Fri 10/1011:55MEL - AUS
1 stop20h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 17/1014:15AUS - MEL
2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/8$1,271
Sat 11/1011:55MEL - AUS
1 stop20h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 18/1014:15AUS - MEL
2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,285
Sat 11/1007:00MEL - AUS
3 stops43h 30mAir Canada
Sat 18/1008:40AUS - MEL
2 stops35h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 27/8$1,433
Sat 11/1011:55MEL - AUS
1 stop40h 53mVirgin Australia
Sat 18/1015:20AUS - MEL
1 stop25h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/8$1,576
Fri 10/1006:05MEL - AUS
2 stops30h 06mAir Canada
Fri 17/1011:20AUS - MEL
3 stops32h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 26/8$2,708
Fri 10/1000:35MEL - AUS
3 stops37h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1008:40AUS - MEL
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$3,146
Thu 9/1000:35MEL - AUS
2 stops34h 04mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1016:15AUS - MEL
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$3,560

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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 28 August 2025.
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

Fri 10/10

11:55-16:31

1 stop20h 36m

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 17/10

14:15-08:30

2 stops26h 15m

$1,271

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Sat 11/10

11:55-16:31

1 stop20h 36m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 18/10

14:15-09:15

2 stops27h 00m

$1,285

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Sat 11/10

07:00-10:30

3 stops43h 30m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 18/10

08:40-12:35

2 stops35h 55m

$1,433

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Sat 11/10

11:55-12:48

1 stop40h 53m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 18/10

15:20-09:15

1 stop25h 55m

$1,576

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Fri 10/10

06:05-20:11

2 stops30h 06m

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 17/10

11:20-12:05

3 stops32h 45m

$2,708

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Fri 10/10

00:35-21:58

3 stops37h 23m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 18/10

08:40-13:05

2 stops36h 25m

$3,146

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Mon 22/9

06:00-20:11

2 stops29h 11m

$741

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

20:50-20:11

2 stops39h 21m

$998

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

07:30-23:07

3 stops31h 37m

$1,000

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

07:25-12:14

3 stops45h 49m

$1,006

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Austin, you should look to book at least 58 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 28 August 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport 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 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 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia 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
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

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.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,944 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

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?

    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 36m. 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 ($1,370), Virgin Australia ($1,392), and Qantas Airways ($1,480) 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?

    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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