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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia from $1,349

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PHL
10 Jun — 17 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Philadelphia

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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 11 May 2026.

Tue 12/510:55
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops26h 48m
United Airlines
Tue 19/506:00
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop36h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5$1,349
Wed 29/710:55
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops26h 49m
United Airlines
Wed 5/816:14
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops25h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/5$1,350
Fri 8/510:55
MEL
-
PHL
1 stop24h 46m
United Airlines
Wed 20/518:06
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop24h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,352
Tue 12/510:55
MEL
-
PHL
1 stop35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/518:06
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop24h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$1,363
Wed 29/710:55
MEL
-
PHL
1 stop34h 55m
Virgin Australia
Wed 5/809:25
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop32h 50m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 7/5$1,643
Tue 28/709:45
MEL
-
PHL
1 stop37h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/808:30
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$2,106
Wed 29/709:45
MEL
-
PHL
1 stop37h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/808:30
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$2,124

Find 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 11 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,349

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$2,449
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 29/7-5/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 07m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

09:30-18:54

2 stops23h 24m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/8

09:25-08:15

1 stop32h 50m

$1,350

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

10:55-07:50

1 stop34h 55m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/8

06:00-08:15

1 stop36h 15m

$1,659

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

10:55-07:50

1 stop34h 55m

Philadelphia

Sat 27/6

08:00-08:15

2 stops34h 15m

$2,188

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

10:55-07:50

1 stop34h 55m

Philadelphia

Thu 30/7

18:23-08:15

1 stop23h 52m

$2,191

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Tue 28/7

12:10-07:50

2 stops33h 40m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/8

13:04-10:55

2 stops31h 51m

$2,535

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

13:35-22:17

1 stop22h 42m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/8

17:43-10:15

2 stops26h 32m

$2,822

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

09:00-00:59

3 stops29h 59m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/8

17:43-10:15

2 stops26h 32m

$2,865

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sat 20/6

13:30-07:05

2 stops31h 35m

Philadelphia

Sat 27/6

17:40-12:40

2 stops29h 00m

$3,068

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Tue 23/6

10:55-21:19

2 stops24h 24m

Philadelphia

Tue 30/6

16:14-08:15

2 stops26h 01m

$3,145
Fastest return journey

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Thu 30/7

09:45-18:41

1 stop22h 56m

Philadelphia

Tue 4/8

15:35-06:45

1 stop25h 10m

$3,178

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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 Airport to Philadelphia

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia (average of $1,459). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,800). 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 Airport to Philadelphia?

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 11 May 2026.
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
640 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
1,034 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
9,700 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
11,668 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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?

    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 23h 24m. Fly via United Airlines or Virgin Australia 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 Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,085 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and United Airlines, starting at $1,187 and $1,289 round-trip. These flights start at 45% 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.

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia (average of $1,459). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,800). 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 11 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,085Average$1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,187Average$1,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,289Average$1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,385Average$1,851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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