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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia from $1,364

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PHL
12 May — 19 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 12 April 2026.

Mon 1/613:30
MEL
-
PHL
3 stops30h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/606:30
PHL
-
MEL
3 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4$1,686
Thu 30/713:30
MEL
-
PHL
3 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/806:30
PHL
-
MEL
3 stops39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$1,908
Fri 22/509:45
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops57h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/510:11
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops30h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$2,013
Tue 26/509:45
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops33h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/612:21
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops28h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$2,076
Wed 29/709:30
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops35h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/806:30
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4$2,089
Fri 8/510:00
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops26h 12m
Delta
Wed 20/512:07
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops29h 43m
Delta
Deal found 7/4$2,178
Wed 29/710:00
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops26h 55m
Delta
Wed 5/812:02
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops29h 48m
Delta
Deal found 7/4$2,187
Wed 29/710:00
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops28h 57m
Delta
Wed 12/816:05
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops25h 45m
Delta
Deal found 9/4$2,211
Wed 29/710:00
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops23h 25m
Delta
Thu 6/819:17
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops46h 33m
Delta
Deal found 9/4$2,221

Find 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 12 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,686

One-way from

$1,364

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$2,108
1/6-14/6
  • 1/6-14/6
  • 6 total stops
  • 70h 02m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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1/5
  • 1/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($197 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($105 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

10:00-22:12

2 stops26h 12m

Philadelphia

Wed 20/5

12:07-07:50

2 stops29h 43m

$2,178

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

10:00-22:55

2 stops26h 55m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/8

12:02-07:50

2 stops29h 48m

$2,187

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

10:00-21:13

2 stops25h 13m

Philadelphia

Tue 4/8

17:09-07:50

2 stops48h 41m

$2,221

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

10:00-19:25

2 stops23h 25m

Philadelphia

Tue 11/8

19:29-07:50

2 stops46h 21m

$2,221
Fastest return journey

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

13:35-22:17

1 stop22h 42m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/8

15:08-05:00

1 stop23h 52m

$2,574

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

09:30-18:54

2 stops23h 24m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/8

18:23-08:15

1 stop23h 52m

$2,590

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

10:55-01:29

1 stop28h 34m

Philadelphia

Tue 4/8

20:40-07:30

2 stops44h 50m

$2,631

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Thu 30/7

10:55-01:29

1 stop28h 34m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/8

19:58-08:15

2 stops46h 17m

$2,706

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Thu 1/10

06:00-09:45

3 stops41h 45m

Philadelphia

Mon 5/10

10:35-12:10

3 stops34h 35m

$2,811

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Tue 26/5

06:35-23:40

3 stops31h 05m

Philadelphia

Tue 2/6

11:00-15:50

3 stops38h 50m

$2,876

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia (average of $525). Flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,239). 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

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 12 April 2026.
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
626 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

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
626 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,018 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

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
9,574 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

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
11,569 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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 26h 12m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16549 km.

  • 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 $1,113. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,217 and $1,321, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 46% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia (average of $525). Flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,239). 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 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 12 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,113Average$1,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,217Average$1,687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,321Average$1,595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,420Average$2,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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