How long is the flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia?

Departing from Melbourne to Philadelphia will take you 23h 24m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16549 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. Find deals

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

Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Philadelphia, with prices starting at $1,100. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,202 and $1,306, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 69.0 - 112.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 69.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Philadelphia?

When booking a flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia, you may want to consider flying on Qantas Airways, United Airlines or American Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia as you normally would.

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.

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.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne to Philadelphia flights typically cost between $2,923 and $1,670 in July. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,350 on United Airlines (29 July-5 Aug). Find deals

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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 19 May 2026.

Wed 29/709:30

MEL

PHL

2 stops23h 24m

United Airlines

Wed 5/809:25

PHL

MEL

1 stop32h 50m

United Airlines

Deal found 17/5$1,350

Sat 16/510:55

MEL

PHL

1 stop35h 05m

United Airlines

Fri 29/518:23

PHL

MEL

1 stop23h 52m

United Airlines

Deal found 15/5$1,366

Wed 10/610:55

MEL

PHL

1 stop34h 55m

Virgin Australia

Wed 17/606:00

PHL

MEL

1 stop36h 15m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 18/5$1,642

Wed 29/710:55

MEL

PHL

1 stop34h 55m

Virgin Australia

Wed 5/809:25

PHL

MEL

1 stop32h 50m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 17/5$1,651

Fri 12/610:55

MEL

PHL

1 stop34h 55m

Virgin Australia

Fri 19/618:23

PHL

MEL

1 stop23h 52m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 15/5$1,662

Fri 12/610:00

MEL

PHL

2 stops28h 59m

Delta

Fri 19/614:33

PHL

MEL

2 stops27h 17m

Delta

Deal found 15/5$2,146

Wed 29/713:35

MEL

PHL

1 stop22h 42m

American Airlines

Wed 5/812:04

PHL

MEL

2 stops26h 56m

American Airlines

Deal found 17/5$2,210

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Round-trip from	$1,350
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Average price	$2,481

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16:10-09:00

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MEL - PHL

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$1,216

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MEL - PHL

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$1,412

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia (average of $1,023). Flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,717). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

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

645 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

645 reviews

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645 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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7.5

Good

1,037 reviews

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8.0

Very Good

645 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,736 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

645 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

American Airlines

7.1

Good

11,648 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

645 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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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 23h 24m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16549 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia round-trip?
Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Philadelphia, with prices starting at $1,100. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,202 and $1,306, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 45% 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia (average of $1,023). Flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,717). 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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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,100	Average$1,753	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,202	Average$1,658	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,306	Average$1,576	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,404	Average$1,876	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights

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