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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia from $1,114

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 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PHL
29 Aug — 5 Sep1
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 30 July 2026.

Wed 29/710:55
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops32h 36m
United Airlines
Wed 5/816:14
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops25h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/7$1,377
Fri 14/810:55
MEL
-
PHL
1 stop24h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 26/809:27
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop32h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,391
Sun 23/810:55
MEL
-
PHL
1 stop34h 54m
Virgin Australia
Sun 30/806:00
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop36h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 26/7$1,681
Tue 25/809:45
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/911:14
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop29h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,768
Wed 29/713:35
MEL
-
PHL
1 stop22h 42m
American Airlines
Wed 5/811:14
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop29h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,771
Tue 8/906:00
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops26h 34m
Qantas Airways
Tue 22/913:10
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/7$1,804
Tue 8/908:00
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops24h 48m
Qantas Airways
Wed 23/916:32
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop22h 28m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/7$1,806

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 30 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,391

One-way from

$1,114

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,268
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/8-26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 48m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 19/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($423 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($178 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Fri 14/8

10:55-20:55

1 stop24h 00m

Philadelphia

Wed 26/8

09:27-08:15

1 stop32h 48m

$1,391

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

09:45-20:09

1 stop24h 24m

Philadelphia

Tue 1/9

11:14-06:45

1 stop29h 31m

$1,768

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

09:45-20:09

1 stop24h 24m

Philadelphia

Tue 1/9

11:14-06:45

1 stop29h 31m

$1,768

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

06:00-18:34

2 stops26h 34m

Philadelphia

Tue 22/9

13:10-06:45

1 stop27h 35m

$1,804
Fastest return journey

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

08:00-18:48

2 stops24h 48m

Philadelphia

Wed 23/9

16:32-05:00

1 stop22h 28m

$1,806
Cheapest one-way

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Tue 19/1

13:45-23:40

3 stops49h 55m

$1,261

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

12:10-12:23

3 stops38h 13m

$1,335

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sat 12/9

16:10-14:30

1 stop36h 20m

$1,386

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sat 12/9

07:00-05:40

3 stops36h 40m

$1,686

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sun 10/1

19:10-22:30

2 stops43h 20m

$1,721

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia (average of $1,584). Flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $3,721). 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.

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 $1,791 and $1,930 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,391 on United Airlines (14 Aug–26 Aug).

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 30 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,073 reviews
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Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,073 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,073 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,073 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,842 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,073 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

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 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia?

    Departing from Melbourne to Philadelphia will take you 24h. 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 $1,053. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,344 and $1,551, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 55% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia (average of $1,584). Flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $3,721). 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 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia

Discover the top 3 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 30 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,053Average$1,880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,344Average$1,622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,551Average$2,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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