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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia from $1,195

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
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 25 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,019

One-way from

$1,195

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,898
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 22/1-29/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 39m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($920 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($127 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 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 25 November 2025.

Sun 21/1213:00MEL - PHL
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1209:45PHL - MEL
2 stops31h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/11$4,055
Mon 22/1213:00MEL - PHL
2 stops24h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1218:25PHL - MEL
1 stop23h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/11$4,134
Mon 22/1206:15MEL - PHL
2 stops55h 16mEmirates
Mon 29/1212:37PHL - MEL
2 stops49h 48mEmirates
Deal found 24/11$6,659
Sun 21/1222:30MEL - PHL
2 stops39h 01mEmirates
Sun 28/1212:37PHL - MEL
2 stops49h 48mEmirates
Deal found 23/11$7,072

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Philadelphia

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Thu 22/1

10:35-22:59

2 stops28h 24m

Philadelphia

Thu 29/1

12:40-10:55

2 stops30h 15m

$2,019

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Thu 22/1

10:35-14:31

3 stops43h 56m

Philadelphia

Thu 29/1

12:40-10:55

2 stops30h 15m

$2,107

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

12:10-07:15

2 stops35h 05m

Philadelphia

Tue 17/2

08:35-09:25

2 stops32h 50m

$2,443

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Thu 22/1

16:05-23:55

2 stops23h 50m

Philadelphia

Thu 29/1

10:43-05:00

1 stop26h 17m

$2,445

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

12:00-08:08

2 stops36h 08m

Philadelphia

Tue 17/2

14:18-09:30

1 stop27h 12m

$2,542

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 21/1

00:45-20:25

2 stops35h 40m

Philadelphia

Thu 29/1

10:57-12:30

2 stops33h 33m

$3,361

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

12:05-12:10

2 stops38h 05m

$1,195

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

14:25-09:50

3 stops33h 25m

$1,491

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

09:45-17:55

1 stop22h 10m

$1,624

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

06:00-17:55

2 stops25h 55m

$2,194

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Deals found on 23/11

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia (average of $525). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,483). 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.

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 25 November 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 18% 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 25 November 2025.
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
209 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
536 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
943 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,042 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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 28h 24m. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia is about 16549 km.

  • 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 $1,446 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, starting at $1,502 and $1,665 round-trip. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air New Zealand. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,195. Users have also found prices from $1,624 and $2,194 on American Airlines and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia (average of $525). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,483). 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 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia

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 25 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,446Average$1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,502Average$2,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,665Average$2,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,807Average$2,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$2,372Average$2,821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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