Cheap flights from Melbourne to Islamabad from $682

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ISB
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Islamabad Intl are usually found in October or November, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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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 12 December 2025.

Tue 16/1208:40MEL - ISB
1 stop17h 35mChina Southern
Tue 23/1222:15ISB - MEL
1 stop17h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 11/12$2,200
Wed 24/1221:15MEL - ISB
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/109:45ISB - MEL
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$2,259
Wed 17/1222:00MEL - ISB
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1209:45ISB - MEL
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$2,364
Wed 24/1201:00MEL - ISB
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1222:45ISB - MEL
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$2,445
Fri 12/1207:45MEL - ISB
3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/109:45ISB - MEL
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$2,466
Wed 24/1221:15MEL - ISB
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/122:45ISB - MEL
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$2,471
Wed 17/1222:00MEL - ISB
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/122:45ISB - MEL
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$2,493

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,259

One-way from

$682

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,040
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 9/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Islamabad
Air China
  • Air China
  • 16/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Islamabad
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($108 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 12 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Islamabad that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Islamabad

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

07:30-19:35

2 stops41h 05m

Islamabad Intl

Tue 30/6

21:35-08:40

1 stop30h 05m

$1,397

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Tue 27/1

08:40-20:15

1 stop17h 35m

Islamabad Intl

Tue 10/2

22:15-21:30

1 stop17h 15m

$1,502

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

23:30-08:10

2 stops38h 40m

Islamabad Intl

Thu 12/3

22:15-21:30

1 stop17h 15m

$1,717

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

13:10-13:10

3 stops30h 00m

Islamabad Intl

Mon 9/2

12:30-23:45

2 stops29h 15m

$1,744

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Tue 20/1

08:40-20:15

1 stop17h 35m

Islamabad Intl

Fri 20/3

09:40-21:30

2 stops29h 50m

$1,745

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

18:20-18:15

1 stop29h 55m

Islamabad Intl

Fri 3/4

04:20-16:35

1 stop30h 15m

$1,759

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

14:30-22:20

1 stop37h 50m

Islamabad Intl

Mon 9/2

23:30-21:20

1 stop15h 50m

$1,775

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Thu 26/2

18:20-18:15

1 stop29h 55m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 18/3

19:25-17:00

1 stop39h 35m

$1,780

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

18:20-03:10

1 stop38h 50m

Islamabad Intl

Wed 18/3

19:25-17:00

1 stop39h 35m

$1,780

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

18:20-18:15

1 stop29h 55m

Islamabad Intl

Fri 13/3

04:30-17:00

1 stop30h 30m

$1,780

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Islamabad

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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 5 December 2025.

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 $796). Flying from Melbourne to Islamabad in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,440). 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 ISB?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Islamabad. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Melbourne to Islamabad by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Islamabad?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Islamabad. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Islamabad flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 12 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Thai Airways, andChina Southern 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.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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. 8 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 $788 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and China Southern, starting at $828 and $937 round-trip. Air China is priced at 52% 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 China Southern ($502), Etihad Airways ($533), and Air China ($544).

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

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

    Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time at Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Ibn Battuta Mall. Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Ibn Battuta Mall are located about 10.5 km, 11.0 km, and 33.7 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about $40.

  • 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 $796). Flying from Melbourne to Islamabad in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,440). 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 8 airlines flying from Melbourne to Islamabad

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$935Average$1,760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China SouthernCheapest$943Average$1,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,180Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,197Average$1,619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,345Average$1,723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,406Average$1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,522Average$1,861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Oman AirCheapest$2,103Average$2,513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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