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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia from $1,181

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PHL
7 Sep — 14 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 2 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,348

One-way from

$1,181

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,871
4/11-2/12
  • 4/11-2/12
  • 6 total stops
  • 77h 36m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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6/9
  • 6/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 29m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($893 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($97 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 2 September 2025.

Tue 4/1106:45MEL - PHL
3 stops32h 11mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1209:20PHL - MEL
3 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,348
Thu 20/1107:45MEL - PHL
3 stops31h 11mAir Canada
Fri 5/1209:20PHL - MEL
3 stops57h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 2/9$1,571
Thu 16/1011:55MEL - PHL
3 stops27h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 23/1010:05PHL - MEL
2 stops32h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/9$1,649
Fri 17/1010:30MEL - PHL
2 stops25h 58mUnited Airlines
Fri 24/1013:00PHL - MEL
2 stops29h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,650
Thu 20/1113:00MEL - PHL
2 stops26h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/1212:45PHL - MEL
2 stops28h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,664
Fri 17/1011:55MEL - PHL
1 stop32h 31mVirgin Australia
Fri 24/1006:34PHL - MEL
1 stop35h 41mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/9$1,955
Thu 20/1113:00MEL - PHL
1 stop32h 18mVirgin Australia
Fri 5/1206:15PHL - MEL
1 stop35h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/9$1,957
Thu 20/1108:00MEL - PHL
3 stops30h 56mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1209:20PHL - MEL
3 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,958
Fri 17/1007:00MEL - PHL
3 stops30h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/1007:30PHL - MEL
3 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,966

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MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

06:45-22:56

3 stops32h 11m

Philadelphia

Tue 2/12

09:20-22:45

3 stops45h 25m

$1,348

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Thu 20/11

07:45-22:56

3 stops31h 11m

Philadelphia

Fri 5/12

09:20-10:35

3 stops57h 15m

$1,571

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Thu 20/11

13:00-05:18

1 stop32h 18m

Philadelphia

Fri 5/12

10:33-09:30

2 stops30h 57m

$1,649

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

11:55-00:45

2 stops27h 50m

Philadelphia

Thu 23/10

10:05-09:15

2 stops32h 10m

$1,649

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

11:55-05:26

1 stop32h 31m

Philadelphia

Tue 21/10

10:00-09:15

2 stops32h 15m

$1,649

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

13:00-05:18

1 stop32h 18m

Philadelphia

Tue 2/12

15:05-09:30

2 stops26h 25m

$1,650

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sat 6/9

21:00-22:29

3 stops39h 29m

$1,181

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Deals found on 31/8

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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 2 September 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 2 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
904 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

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.

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?

    Philadelphia (PHL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia. You should not have trouble finding flights to Philadelphia from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Philadelphia airport from Melbourne. It is only a 11.2 km journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to Philadelphia’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia in 31h 11m. Fly via Air Canada or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia is about 16549 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,426 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, starting at $1,482 and $1,642 round-trip. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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.

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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 2 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,426Average$2,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,482Average$2,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,642Average$2,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,781Average$2,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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