Cheap flights from Melbourne to Austin from $1,613

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — AUS
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Austin Bergstrom are usually found in March or January, 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 (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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,613

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,375
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 18/8-28/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Austin
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 18 July 2025.

Mon 18/808:35MEL - AUS
2 stops30h 21mAir New Zealand
Wed 27/817:55AUS - MEL
2 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/7$1,613
Sun 9/1107:00MEL - AUS
3 stops46h 14mAir Canada
Sat 15/1113:00AUS - MEL
3 stops32h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 15/7$1,731
Wed 3/910:55MEL - AUS
1 stop20h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/915:26AUS - MEL
1 stop25h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,979
Sat 1/1106:30MEL - AUS
3 stops46h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1113:00AUS - MEL
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,996
Wed 24/1210:10MEL - AUS
2 stops29h 32mDelta
Wed 14/108:00AUS - MEL
2 stops31h 00mDelta
Deal found 15/7$2,110
Sat 8/1100:35MEL - AUS
2 stops34h 43mSingapore Airlines
Sat 15/1116:25AUS - MEL
2 stops36h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/7$2,112
Thu 25/1213:00MEL - AUS
1 stop27h 53mVirgin Australia
Thu 15/115:16AUS - MEL
1 stop25h 44mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/7$2,473
Sun 9/1112:00MEL - AUS
1 stop24h 22mQantas Airways
Sat 15/1118:47AUS - MEL
1 stop21h 43mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/7$2,778
Wed 3/921:20MEL - AUS
3 stops40h 33mTurkish Airlines
Wed 17/912:10AUS - MEL
3 stops64h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/7$3,401

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Depart

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Price

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Mon 18/8

08:35-23:56

2 stops30h 21m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 27/8

17:55-10:50

2 stops25h 55m

$1,613

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

07:00-12:14

3 stops46h 14m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 15/11

13:00-14:35

3 stops32h 35m

$1,731

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Wed 3/9

10:55-16:51

1 stop20h 56m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 17/9

15:26-07:30

1 stop25h 04m

$1,979

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

06:30-13:14

3 stops46h 44m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 8/11

13:00-14:35

3 stops32h 35m

$1,996

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Wed 24/12

10:10-20:56

1 stop27h 46m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 14/1

07:20-08:00

1 stop31h 40m

$2,110

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Sat 8/11

00:35-18:18

2 stops34h 43m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 15/11

16:25-21:25

2 stops36h 00m

$2,112

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Thu 25/12

13:00-23:53

1 stop27h 53m

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 15/1

15:16-10:00

1 stop25h 44m

$2,473

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

12:00-19:22

1 stop24h 22m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 15/11

18:47-09:30

1 stop21h 43m

$2,778

MelbourneAustin

MEL - AUS

MELAUS

Melbourne

Wed 3/9

21:20-22:53

3 stops40h 33m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 17/9

12:10-19:25

3 stops64h 15m

$3,401

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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 11 July 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne 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 18 July 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 18 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Delta, andAir New Zealand 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

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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.

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

    Air New Zealand, at $1,613, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Austin.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and United Airlines. Air New Zealand is priced at 24% 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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United AirlinesCheapest$1,373Average$2,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,394Average$2,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,510Average$2,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,531Average$1,792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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