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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport from $702

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — MEL
29 Mar — 5 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 February 2026.

Thu 19/318:27
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop24h 03m
American Airlines
Thu 26/312:00
MEL
-
RDU
2 stops23h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,291
Sun 24/517:15
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop23h 30m
Qantas Airways
Sat 19/913:35
MEL
-
RDU
1 stop20h 43m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/2$1,299
Fri 10/415:50
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop23h 10m
Qantas Airways
Fri 17/409:45
MEL
-
RDU
1 stop21h 14m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/2$1,302
Thu 19/311:15
RDU
-
MEL
2 stops30h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 26/310:30
MEL
-
RDU
2 stops27h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,306
Sun 24/506:00
RDU
-
MEL
3 stops39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/920:15
MEL
-
RDU
3 stops38h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,316
Mon 13/418:25
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop23h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 20/410:55
MEL
-
RDU
1 stop24h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,317
Tue 10/318:27
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop24h 03m
American Airlines
Fri 13/316:05
MEL
-
RDU
1 stop21h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,319
Tue 27/1018:27
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop23h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 14/1113:00
MEL
-
RDU
1 stop23h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,327

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 27 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,291

One-way from

$702

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,792
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 19/3-26/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 49m total
  • Raleigh to Melbourne
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 52m total
  • Raleigh to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($119 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($72 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/4

15:50-05:00

1 stop23h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

09:45-16:59

1 stop21h 14m

$1,302

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 13/4

18:25-08:15

1 stop23h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

10:55-21:02

1 stop24h 07m

$1,317

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 19/3

18:27-09:00

1 stop23h 33m

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

10:30-23:01

2 stops27h 31m

$1,323

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/4

16:45-08:15

2 stops25h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 22/4

09:30-18:50

2 stops23h 20m

$1,323

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 22/4

15:00-08:15

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

10:55-21:13

2 stops24h 18m

$1,323

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/4

16:45-09:15

1 stop25h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

10:55-22:50

2 stops25h 55m

$1,340

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 27/3

06:30-09:00

2 stops35h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

10:55-21:02

1 stop24h 07m

$1,341

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 23/8

18:27-08:15

1 stop23h 48m

Melbourne

Sat 29/8

10:55-20:51

1 stop23h 56m

$1,344

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 15/4

16:45-08:15

1 stop25h 30m

$702

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 15/6

17:15-06:45

1 stop23h 30m

$707

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Raleigh to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport is 55 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Raleigh to Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Melbourne from Raleigh, you will be flying from Raleigh-Durham, which is the city’s only airport. Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is located 17.8 km from the centre of Raleigh. There are 0 flights from Raleigh-Durham to Melbourne per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport in 23h 10m. Fly via Qantas Airways or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Raleigh and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 16148 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Melbourne 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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