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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia from $970

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PHL
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 5 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,504

One-way from

$970

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,884
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 20/11-5/12
  • 6 total stops
  • 90h 11m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($902 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($98 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 September 2025.

Thu 20/1106:00MEL - PHL
3 stops32h 56mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1209:20PHL - MEL
3 stops57h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$1,504
Sun 19/1021:00MEL - PHL
3 stops40h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1009:20PHL - MEL
3 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$1,571
Sat 18/1011:55MEL - PHL
2 stops36h 51mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/1008:05PHL - MEL
2 stops33h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/9$1,651
Thu 20/1113:00MEL - PHL
2 stops26h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/1206:30PHL - MEL
2 stops35h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9$1,653
Tue 4/1113:00MEL - PHL
2 stops26h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/1210:33PHL - MEL
2 stops30h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,674
Sat 18/1006:00MEL - PHL
3 stops31h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1007:30PHL - MEL
3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$1,843

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Melbourne

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Philadelphia

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Depart

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Price

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Thu 20/11

06:00-22:56

3 stops32h 56m

Philadelphia

Fri 5/12

09:20-10:35

3 stops57h 15m

$1,504

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sun 19/10

21:00-22:29

3 stops40h 29m

Philadelphia

Sun 26/10

09:20-12:35

3 stops36h 15m

$1,571

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Thu 20/11

13:00-14:07

3 stops41h 07m

Philadelphia

Fri 5/12

15:35-09:30

2 stops25h 55m

$1,651

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sat 18/10

11:55-14:16

3 stops41h 21m

Philadelphia

Sat 25/10

13:05-09:00

2 stops28h 55m

$1,651

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

07:30-05:40

3 stops37h 10m

$970

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sat 18/10

09:45-07:02

1 stop36h 17m

$1,164

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

13:55-22:29

3 stops46h 34m

$1,199

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

07:25-22:56

3 stops31h 31m

$1,226

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

12:00-17:18

1 stop21h 18m

$1,243

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sat 18/10

07:00-22:29

3 stops30h 29m

$1,472

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Deals found on 4/9

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 September 2025.

When flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight in the evening.

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated 5 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Melbourne to Philadelphia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,935 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Philadelphia from Melbourne, you will be flying to Philadelphia, which is the city’s only airport. Philadelphia (PHL) is located 11.2 km from the centre of Philadelphia. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia?

    Departing from Melbourne to Philadelphia will take you 41h 07m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16549 km.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Philadelphia, with prices starting at $1,432. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $1,488 and $1,649, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Philadelphia 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia. 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 5 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,432Average$2,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,488Average$2,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,649Average$2,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,789Average$2,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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