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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia from $1,372

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PHL
13 Aug — 20 Aug1
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 14 July 2026.

Wed 29/709:30
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops28h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 5/811:38
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops30h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/7$1,372
Wed 29/710:55
MEL
-
PHL
1 stop34h 55m
Virgin Australia
Wed 5/806:00
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop36h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/7$1,686
Fri 14/806:00
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops25h 30m
Virgin Australia
Sun 23/806:00
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop36h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 12/7$1,723
Wed 21/1012:10
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops34h 39m
Air New Zealand
Wed 11/1109:08
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops31h 47m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/7$1,855
Wed 21/1012:10
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops34h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1109:55
PHL
-
MEL
3 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7$1,965
Wed 21/1017:10
MEL
-
PHL
1 stop36h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/1120:30
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop34h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/7$1,971
Wed 29/708:35
MEL
-
PHL
3 stops34h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/806:15
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$2,075
Wed 5/809:45
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops41h 02m
American Airlines
Sun 9/817:48
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop45h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/7$2,124
Thu 8/1023:45
MEL
-
PHL
1 stop30h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 14/1021:30
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop29h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/7$2,154

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 14 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,372

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,274
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 29/7-5/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 37m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

09:30-23:30

2 stops28h 00m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/8

11:38-08:15

2 stops30h 37m

$1,372

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Fri 14/8

06:00-17:30

2 stops25h 30m

Philadelphia

Sun 23/8

06:00-08:15

1 stop36h 15m

$1,723

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

12:10-07:49

2 stops34h 39m

Philadelphia

Wed 11/11

09:55-08:55

3 stops31h 00m

$1,965

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Thu 8/10

23:45-15:05

1 stop30h 20m

Philadelphia

Wed 14/10

21:30-17:50

1 stop29h 20m

$2,154

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

09:45-07:00

1 stop35h 15m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/8

17:48-10:20

2 stops26h 32m

$2,176

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

09:45-07:12

2 stops35h 27m

Philadelphia

Sun 9/8

19:35-06:45

2 stops45h 10m

$2,193
Cheapest one-way

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

07:00-05:40

3 stops37h 40m

$4,331

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

01:30-18:55

3 stops55h 25m

$5,329

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

17:10-15:40

1 stop37h 30m

$5,808

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sat 12/9

07:30-06:00

2 stops36h 30m

$6,022

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia (average of $1,588). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $3,731). 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 14 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,061 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,061 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,061 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,988 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,061 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,811 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,061 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

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 3 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. Fly via United Airlines 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 Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,135 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $1,348 and $1,555 round-trip. These flights start at 52% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia (average of $1,588). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $3,731). 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 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia

Discover the top 3 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 14 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,135Average$1,884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,348Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,555Average$2,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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