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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia from $1,152

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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PHL
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,742

One-way from

$1,152

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,620
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 30/7-27/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 16/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 56m total
  • Melbourne to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($686 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($90 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 15 July 2025.

Wed 30/708:35MEL - PHL
2 stops34h 51mAir New Zealand
Wed 27/813:06PHL - MEL
2 stops31h 44mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/7$1,742
Wed 30/712:05MEL - PHL
2 stops31h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/808:15PHL - MEL
3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$1,896
Mon 10/1116:05MEL - PHL
1 stop22h 51mQantas Airways
Mon 24/1110:45PHL - MEL
1 stop26h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/7$1,924
Wed 19/1107:45MEL - PHL
3 stops31h 11mAir Canada
Fri 5/1209:20PHL - MEL
3 stops36h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 12/7$1,983
Thu 25/909:45MEL - PHL
1 stop26h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/1007:38PHL - MEL
2 stops32h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/7$2,099

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 July 2025.
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Depart

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Price

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 30/7

08:35-05:26

2 stops34h 51m

Philadelphia

Wed 27/8

13:06-10:50

2 stops31h 44m

$1,742

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 30/7

12:05-05:26

2 stops31h 21m

Philadelphia

Wed 27/8

08:15-10:50

3 stops36h 35m

$1,896

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

16:05-22:56

1 stop22h 51m

Philadelphia

Mon 24/11

10:45-05:00

1 stop26h 15m

$1,924

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Wed 19/11

07:45-22:56

3 stops31h 11m

Philadelphia

Fri 5/12

09:20-13:35

3 stops36h 15m

$1,983

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Thu 25/9

09:45-07:02

2 stops35h 17m

Philadelphia

Thu 9/10

07:38-06:45

2 stops32h 07m

$2,099

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

07:00-22:56

3 stops31h 56m

$1,152

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

12:00-23:38

1 stop27h 38m

$1,276

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

15:00-07:40

2 stops32h 40m

$1,291

MelbournePhiladelphia

MEL - PHL

MELPHL

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

00:45-22:56

2 stops38h 11m

$1,913

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Deals found on 13/7

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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 15 July 2025.

When flying from Melbourne 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 19% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne 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 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 15 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Melbourne to Philadelphia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
933 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
877 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,725 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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?

    If you book a flight to Philadelphia from Melbourne, you will be flying to Philadelphia, which is the city’s only airport. Philadelphia (PHL) is located 11.2 km from the centre of Philadelphia. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia per day from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia round-trip?

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Philadelphia, with prices starting at $1,742. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $1,924 and $1,983, respectively. Air New Zealand is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,152. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Philadelphia for a low price.

  • 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.

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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,372Average$2,915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,480Average$2,598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,640Average$2,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,752Average$3,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,779Average$2,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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