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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia from $1,046

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PHL
4 Apr — 11 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 5 March 2026.

Fri 8/509:45
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops36h 34m
American Airlines
Wed 20/511:15
PHL
-
MEL
1 stop29h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,871
Sat 18/409:45
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops29h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/408:00
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,875
Thu 28/509:45
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops39h 31m
American Airlines
Mon 1/608:10
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops32h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,959
Fri 17/409:30
MEL
-
PHL
2 stops39h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/405:01
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops36h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$2,034
Wed 4/316:05
MEL
-
PHL
1 stop37h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/322:18
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops44h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$2,098
Sun 8/312:00
MEL
-
PHL
1 stop42h 12m
American Airlines
Sun 22/317:17
PHL
-
MEL
2 stops26h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$2,176

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 5 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,854

One-way from

$1,046

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January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,760
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 15/4-22/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 56m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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25/5
  • 25/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($318 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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Depart

Return

Price

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

09:45-08:19

2 stops36h 34m

Philadelphia

Wed 20/5

10:30-05:00

2 stops28h 30m

$1,872

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

09:45-11:16

2 stops39h 31m

Philadelphia

Mon 1/6

13:22-06:45

1 stop27h 23m

$1,959

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

07:25-14:25

2 stops45h 00m

Philadelphia

Wed 22/4

19:40-05:45

2 stops44h 05m

$2,463

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

08:35-14:16

3 stops43h 41m

Philadelphia

Wed 20/5

18:00-10:55

2 stops26h 55m

$2,486

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

08:15-18:48

2 stops24h 33m

Philadelphia

Wed 22/4

15:21-05:00

1 stop23h 39m

$2,744

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

23:55-07:00

3 stops45h 05m

$1,046

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

10:55-00:54

2 stops27h 59m

$1,123

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

15:45-09:05

1 stop31h 20m

$1,606

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

07:10-17:22

3 stops49h 12m

$4,457

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

09:10-17:28

2 stops23h 18m

$6,079

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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 $528). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,251). 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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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 5 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
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
607 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
1,002 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
9,393 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
11,384 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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 36h 34m. Fly via American 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 Fiji Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $960 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, starting at $1,221 and $1,317 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 $528). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,251). 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 5 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$960Average$2,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,221Average$1,693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,317Average$1,792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,326Average$1,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,530Average$2,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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