Cheap flights from Melbourne to Islamabad from $658

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ISB
13 Feb — 20 Feb4
4 travellers
4 travellers, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Islamabad

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Islamabad
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Islamabad. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 January 2026.

Tue 3/308:40
MEL
-
ISB
1 stop17h 35m
China Southern
Tue 31/321:35
ISB
-
MEL
1 stop16h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 13/1$1,136
Sat 16/510:20
MEL
-
ISB
1 stop38h 15m
China Southern
Tue 19/521:35
ISB
-
MEL
1 stop16h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 13/1$1,262
Thu 5/208:40
MEL
-
ISB
1 stop17h 35m
China Southern
Thu 23/421:35
ISB
-
MEL
1 stop27h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 13/1$1,348
Tue 3/308:40
MEL
-
ISB
1 stop17h 35m
China Southern
Tue 24/322:15
ISB
-
MEL
1 stop17h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 13/1$1,368
Thu 26/201:00
MEL
-
ISB
3 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/312:30
ISB
-
MEL
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,369
Wed 25/306:45
MEL
-
ISB
2 stops43h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/421:35
ISB
-
MEL
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,384
Sat 21/206:15
MEL
-
ISB
3 stops42h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/312:30
ISB
-
MEL
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,436

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Islamabad

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Islamabad (ISB). 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 14 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,136

One-way from

$658

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,641
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 3/3-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Islamabad
28/1
  • 28/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Islamabad
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Islamabad 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 14 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Islamabad that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Islamabad

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

08:40-20:15

1 stop17h 35m

Islamabad Intl

Tue 31/3

21:35-20:20

1 stop16h 45m

$1,238

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

10:20-19:35

1 stop38h 15m

Islamabad Intl

Tue 19/5

21:35-19:20

1 stop16h 45m

$1,262

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

08:40-20:15

1 stop17h 35m

Islamabad Intl

Tue 24/3

22:15-21:30

1 stop17h 15m

$1,368

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Thu 26/2

01:00-07:55

3 stops36h 55m

Islamabad Intl

Fri 6/3

12:30-05:00

2 stops34h 30m

$1,369

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

06:45-20:15

2 stops43h 30m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 26/4

21:35-07:40

2 stops29h 05m

$1,384

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Sat 21/2

06:15-19:10

3 stops42h 55m

Islamabad Intl

Sun 8/3

12:30-05:40

3 stops35h 10m

$1,485

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

08:40-20:15

1 stop17h 35m

Islamabad Intl

Tue 31/3

21:35-07:40

2 stops28h 05m

$1,563

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

08:40-20:15

1 stop17h 35m

Islamabad Intl

Mon 23/3

09:40-21:30

2 stops29h 50m

$1,566

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

13:10-02:45

3 stops43h 35m

$658

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

20:15-18:00

1 stop27h 45m

$681

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Islamabad

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Islamabad from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Islamabad

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Islamabad. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Islamabad. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Islamabad (average of $805). Flying from Melbourne to Islamabad in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). 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 Islamabad?

Reviews of airlines servicing Islamabad

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Islamabad. 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 Islamabad. Reviews last updated 14 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Thai Airways, andQatar Airways from Melbourne to Islamabad. 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.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Islamabad. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Islamabad from Melbourne?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Islamabad, you will be flying into Islamabad Intl. Islamabad Intl (ISB) is just 31.8 km from the centre vof the city. Islamabad Intl is the only Islamabad airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 7 airlines have flights to Islamabad Intl from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Islamabad in 17h 35m. Fly via China Southern to get the fastest option. The distance between Melbourne and Islamabad is about 10857 km.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Islamabad is Air China. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $710 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and China Southern, starting at $823 and $928 round-trip. Air China is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Islamabad one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Islamabad are Air China ($477), China Southern ($521), and Etihad Airways ($529).

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Islamabad?

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Islamabad flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Islamabad that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Islamabad flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Islamabad.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Islamabad?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Islamabad 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 Islamabad?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Islamabad (average of $805). Flying from Melbourne to Islamabad in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). 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 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to Islamabad

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Islamabad. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 14 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$929Average$1,746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China SouthernCheapest$934Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,123Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,194Average$1,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,337Average$1,729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,393Average$1,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,515Average$1,871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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