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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport from $1,498

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — MEL
27 12月 — 3 1月1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Melbourne are usually found in January or April, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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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 11月 2025.

週日 7/1206:33RDU - MEL
1 stop30h 27mAmerican Airlines
週日 14/1212:00MEL - RDU
2 stops24h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,498
週日 7/1218:40RDU - MEL
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
週日 14/1213:00MEL - RDU
1 stop24h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,527
週日 7/1218:40RDU - MEL
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
週日 21/1211:30MEL - RDU
2 stops33h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,974
週三 3/1210:30RDU - MEL
2 stops31h 00mUnited Airlines
週二 30/1211:30MEL - RDU
2 stops38h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,982
週四 11/1218:07RDU - MEL
1 stop23h 23mQantas Airways
週三 24/1216:25MEL - RDU
2 stops40h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/11$1,985
週四 11/1206:40RDU - MEL
2 stops34h 50mUnited Airlines
週三 24/1213:00MEL - RDU
1 stop32h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,997
週三 3/1216:48RDU - MEL
2 stops24h 42mUnited Airlines
週三 31/1211:30MEL - RDU
2 stops42h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/11$2,013
週五 28/1107:30RDU - MEL
2 stops38h 05mQantas Airways
週日 30/1121:00MEL - RDU
2 stops39h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/11$2,149
週五 28/1107:30RDU - MEL
2 stops36h 55mQantas Airways
週日 28/1218:30MEL - RDU
2 stops39h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/11$2,225

Cheap 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 11月 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,491

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,159
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 18/2-25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 30m total
  • Raleigh to Melbourne
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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

週三 1/4

18:27-09:15

1 stop23h 48m

Melbourne

週二 5/5

10:55-20:51

1 stop23h 56m

$1,527

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

週六 28/3

16:33-09:15

1 stop25h 42m

Melbourne

週二 14/4

10:55-20:51

1 stop23h 56m

$1,528

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

週二 31/3

10:39-09:15

3 stops31h 36m

Melbourne

週五 1/5

10:55-21:02

2 stops24h 07m

$1,534

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

週日 7/12

10:00-09:30

3 stops31h 30m

Melbourne

週日 14/12

11:30-18:36

2 stops23h 06m

$1,534

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

週二 31/3

18:41-06:45

1 stop45h 04m

Melbourne

週五 1/5

13:35-20:13

1 stop20h 38m

$1,873

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

週二 5/5

18:30-07:40

2 stops47h 10m

$2,322

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

週二 5/5

19:36-05:00

1 stop43h 24m

$2,849

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

週二 5/5

07:00-22:15

3 stops49h 15m

$2,937

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Deals found on 25/11

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Raleigh to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.

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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  • 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 48m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Raleigh and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 16148 km.

  • 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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