Cheap flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia from $1,161

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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PHL
17 10월 — 24 10월1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 17 9월 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,464

One-way from

$1,161

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,697
4/11-2/12
  • 4/11-2/12
  • 6 total stops
  • 84h 36m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
25/9
  • 25/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($905 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($100 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 17 9월 2025.

화 4/1108:00MEL - PHL
3 stops47h 51mMultiple Airlines
화 2/1209:20PHL - MEL
3 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,464
목 13/1107:45MEL - PHL
3 stops31h 11mAir Canada
목 20/1109:20PHL - MEL
3 stops38h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 15/9$1,593
목 13/1112:00MEL - PHL
1 stop27h 46mQantas Airways
목 20/1115:45PHL - MEL
1 stop25h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,638
목 13/1113:00MEL - PHL
1 stop32h 18mUnited Airlines
목 20/1112:40PHL - MEL
2 stops29h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,644
목 20/1113:00MEL - PHL
1 stop32h 18mUnited Airlines
금 5/1206:15PHL - MEL
1 stop35h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,645
화 4/1112:00MEL - PHL
1 stop24h 03mAmerican Airlines
화 2/1215:45PHL - MEL
1 stop25h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,657
화 4/1113:00MEL - PHL
2 stops37h 24mUnited Airlines
화 2/1213:15PHL - MEL
2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,659
목 30/1012:00MEL - PHL
1 stop32h 18mUnited Airlines
목 6/1106:25PHL - MEL
1 stop35h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,689
목 20/1112:00MEL - PHL
1 stop27h 46mQantas Airways
금 5/1211:45PHL - MEL
1 stop25h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,701
목 20/1112:00MEL - PHL
1 stop24h 03mMultiple Airlines
금 5/1211:45PHL - MEL
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,719
수 1/1011:55MEL - PHL
1 stop22h 18mMultiple Airlines
수 8/1015:35PHL - MEL
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9$1,722
목 13/1112:00MEL - PHL
1 stop21h 18mAmerican Airlines
목 20/1115:45PHL - MEL
1 stop25h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,738

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Price

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

목 30/10

12:00-09:46

2 stops36h 46m

Philadelphia

목 6/11

18:25-10:00

1 stop23h 35m

$1,644

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

화 4/11

12:00-20:03

1 stop24h 03m

Philadelphia

화 2/12

16:04-09:30

2 stops25h 26m

$1,644

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

목 20/11

13:00-05:18

1 stop32h 18m

Philadelphia

금 5/12

20:05-09:30

2 stops45h 25m

$1,644

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

목 13/11

13:00-05:18

1 stop32h 18m

Philadelphia

목 20/11

12:40-10:00

2 stops29h 20m

$1,644

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

목 25/9

09:45-07:35

2 stops35h 50m

$1,161

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

목 11/12

07:45-15:49

3 stops48h 04m

$1,229

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

목 15/1

12:00-17:44

1 stop21h 44m

$1,229

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

화 9/12

16:05-22:41

1 stop22h 36m

$1,238

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

목 15/1

16:05-23:59

2 stops23h 54m

$1,242

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

화 9/12

14:20-05:46

3 stops55h 26m

$1,254

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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 17 9월 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 17 9월 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.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

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.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

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.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

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.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

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.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

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.

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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 36h 46m. 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 $1,400. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $1,454 and $1,612, 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.

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    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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    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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United AirlinesCheapest$1,400Average$2,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,454Average$2,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,612Average$2,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,749Average$1,981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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