Cheap flights from Melbourne to Islamabad from $764

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ISB
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Islamabad Intl are usually found in February or October, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,262

One-way from

$764

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,829
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 28/7-9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Islamabad
5/9
  • 5/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Islamabad
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($265 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($81 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Islamabad

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 18 July 2025.

Sat 26/710:20MEL - ISB
1 stop38h 15mChina Southern
Tue 9/921:35ISB - MEL
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 18/7$1,262
Sat 2/816:00MEL - ISB
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 14/821:35ISB - MEL
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,314
Tue 22/705:00MEL - ISB
1 stop27h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 20/804:20ISB - MEL
1 stop17h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,570
Mon 17/1120:15MEL - ISB
1 stop27h 45mAir China
Tue 27/119:30ISB - MEL
2 stops38h 15mAir China
Deal found 17/7$1,603

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Melbourne

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Islamabad

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Mon 28/7

10:20-19:35

1 stop38h 15m

Islamabad Intl

Tue 9/9

21:35-08:40

1 stop30h 05m

$1,262

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

16:00-19:35

2 stops33h 35m

Islamabad Intl

Tue 23/12

22:15-09:45

1 stop29h 30m

$1,323

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

20:15-18:00

1 stop27h 45m

Islamabad Intl

Tue 27/1

19:30-15:45

2 stops38h 15m

$1,603

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Thu 31/7

05:00-18:25

1 stop18h 25m

Islamabad Intl

Mon 27/10

04:30-17:00

1 stop30h 30m

$1,604

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Fri 5/9

07:00-08:55

2 stops30h 55m

$764

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Sat 26/7

10:20-19:35

1 stop38h 15m

$802

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Fri 25/7

05:00-03:15

1 stop27h 15m

$896

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

00:30-22:20

1 stop27h 50m

$950

MelbourneIslamabad

MEL - ISB

MELISB

Melbourne

Thu 4/9

12:05-01:15

2 stops42h 10m

$1,232

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/7

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 11 July 2025.

Booking 78 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Islamabad (average of $1,044). Flying from Melbourne to Islamabad in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,559). 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 18 July 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% 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 18 November 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Islamabad flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 18 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, China Southern, andEtihad 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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Islamabad is China Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,262 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Air China, starting at $1,601 and $1,603 round-trip. China Southern is priced at 28% 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 ($802), Etihad Airways ($896), and Emirates ($1,232).

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

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a layover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, or Burj Khalifa can do so by travelling 10.5 km, 6.8 km, and 11.0 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Dubai can hire a car from Dubai Intl for about $39 per day.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Islamabad (average of $1,044). Flying from Melbourne to Islamabad in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,559). 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

Discover the top 8 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 18 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,040Average$1,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,047Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,209Average$1,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,225Average$1,602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,366Average$1,759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,408Average$1,826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,528Average$1,940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Oman AirCheapest$2,160Average$2,574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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