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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia from $1,051

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PHL
17 Mar — 24 Mar1
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 15 February 2026.

Fri 8/509:45
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops36h 34m
American Airlines
Wed 20/514:15
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop26h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/2$1,852
Tue 5/508:35
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops37h 25m
Air New Zealand
Tue 4/806:00
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops38h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/2$2,101
Fri 13/316:05
MEL
-
PHL
1 stop22h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/320:25
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2$2,210
Tue 5/509:45
MEL
-
PHL
1 stop27h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 4/813:28
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop27h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/2$2,361
Wed 18/212:00
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops34h 39m
American Airlines
Sun 22/216:00
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop45h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/2$2,530
Thu 19/212:00
MEL
-
PHL
1 stop34h 55m
American Airlines
Mon 23/206:00
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops31h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/2$2,544

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 15 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,852

One-way from

$1,051

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,183
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 8/5-20/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 37m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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16/3
  • 16/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 19m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($464 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($115 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

09:45-08:19

2 stops36h 34m

Philadelphia

Wed 20/5

15:42-06:45

1 stop25h 03m

$1,852

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

08:35-08:00

2 stops37h 25m

Philadelphia

Tue 4/8

06:00-10:55

2 stops38h 55m

$2,101

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

09:00-18:48

2 stops23h 48m

Philadelphia

Tue 4/8

13:28-06:45

1 stop27h 17m

$2,403

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

08:35-08:15

2 stops37h 40m

$1,079

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

21:40-16:55

3 stops59h 15m

$1,094

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

23:55-05:34

3 stops43h 39m

$1,122

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

06:05-22:08

3 stops56h 03m

$1,122

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

06:45-10:59

3 stops43h 14m

$1,146

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

08:35-06:39

2 stops38h 04m

$1,149

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

07:00-08:39

3 stops40h 39m

$1,161

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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 $526). Flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,245). 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.

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 15 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways 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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
989 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,296 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,296 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

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 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia?

    Departing from Melbourne to Philadelphia will take you 36h 34m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16549 km.

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

    Flying on Fiji Airways is currently your cheapest option to Philadelphia, with prices starting at $956. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,215 and $1,320, respectively. Fiji Airways is currently priced 51% 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 $526). Flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,245). 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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Discover the top 5 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 15 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$956Average$2,574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,215Average$1,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,320Average$1,593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,359Average$1,805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,419Average$1,896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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