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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia from $995

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PHL
15 Apr — 22 Apr1
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 16 March 2026.

Fri 24/408:35
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops37h 40m
Air New Zealand
Fri 1/509:30
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops35h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 10/3$1,638
Sat 22/812:10
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops37h 48m
Air New Zealand
Fri 4/909:25
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops35h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/3$1,754
Fri 24/408:35
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/509:55
PHL
-
MEL
3 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$1,886
Fri 8/509:45
MEL
-
PHL
1 stop24h 38m
American Airlines
Wed 20/520:10
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop44h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/3$1,963
Fri 29/509:45
MEL
-
PHL
1 stop22h 40m
Qantas Airways
Wed 10/616:22
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop22h 38m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/3$1,974
Fri 29/509:45
MEL
-
PHL
1 stop27h 55m
American Airlines
Wed 10/613:22
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop27h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,986
Sun 26/409:45
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops24h 16m
American Airlines
Sun 3/511:15
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop29h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,999
Tue 12/509:00
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops23h 48m
American Airlines
Thu 4/613:22
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop27h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/3$2,007

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 16 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,638

One-way from

$995

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January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,783
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 24/4-1/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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1/5
  • 1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 09m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($227 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($102 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapest return flight

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sat 22/8

12:10-11:58

2 stops37h 48m

Philadelphia

Fri 4/9

09:25-10:55

2 stops35h 30m

$1,754

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

09:45-22:24

2 stops26h 39m

Philadelphia

Wed 20/5

12:50-05:00

2 stops26h 10m

$1,950
Fastest return journey

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

09:45-18:25

1 stop22h 40m

Philadelphia

Wed 10/6

16:22-05:00

1 stop22h 38m

$1,974

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

09:45-23:40

1 stop27h 55m

Philadelphia

Wed 10/6

13:22-06:45

1 stop27h 23m

$1,986

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sun 26/4

09:45-23:18

1 stop27h 33m

Philadelphia

Sun 3/5

15:43-06:45

1 stop25h 02m

$1,999

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

10:00-22:12

2 stops26h 12m

Philadelphia

Wed 10/6

10:38-07:50

2 stops31h 12m

$2,012

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

17:05-07:08

2 stops28h 03m

Philadelphia

Tue 5/5

15:43-06:45

1 stop25h 02m

$2,053

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

08:35-14:16

3 stops43h 41m

Philadelphia

Wed 20/5

08:00-10:55

2 stops36h 55m

$2,209
Cheapest one-way

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

09:45-23:54

2 stops28h 09m

$995
Fastest single journey

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Thu 30/7

09:45-18:28

1 stop22h 43m

$1,147

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia (average of $531). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,254). 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 16 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways 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.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
232 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

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
8.1
Very Good
232 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
232 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

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
610 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
232 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

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
1,004 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
232 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

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
9,428 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
232 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

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
7.1
Good
11,467 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
232 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

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?

    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 5 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 22h 40m. Fly via Air New Zealand, American Airlines, or Qantas Airways 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 Fiji Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $969 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, starting at $1,232 and $1,328 round-trip. These flights start at 54% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia (average of $531). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,254). 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 16 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$969Average$2,608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,232Average$1,707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,328Average$1,807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,337Average$1,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,543Average$2,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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