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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Phoenix from $1,487

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PHX
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Phoenix

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Phoenix (PH1). 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 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,487

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,811
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 3/2-10/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 17m total
  • Melbourne to Phoenix
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($760 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($111 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Phoenix
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Phoenix. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 January 2026.

Tue 3/208:35MEL - PHX
2 stops29h 32mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/217:10PHX - MEL
2 stops23h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/1$1,487
Sat 21/212:00MEL - PHX
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/215:15PHX - MEL
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,527
Tue 10/306:15MEL - PHX
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/317:30PHX - MEL
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,731
Tue 10/323:20MEL - PHX
1 stop32h 15mChina Airlines
Wed 25/316:00PHX - MEL
1 stop26h 05mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,794
Wed 18/207:10MEL - PHX
2 stops28h 15mAir Canada
Sun 22/218:30PHX - MEL
2 stops26h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1$1,823
Sun 22/218:50MEL - PHX
2 stops40h 35mAir Canada
Sun 1/318:30PHX - MEL
2 stops25h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 8/1$1,866
Sat 17/113:55MEL - PHX
2 stops24h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/110:15PHX - MEL
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,943
Sun 22/212:00MEL - PHX
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/306:45PHX - MEL
2 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,993

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MelbournePhoenix

MEL - PHX

MELPHX

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

08:35-20:07

2 stops29h 32m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 10/2

17:10-10:55

2 stops23h 45m

$1,487

MelbournePhoenix

MEL - PHX

MELPHX

Melbourne

Sat 21/2

12:00-23:55

1 stop29h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 28/2

15:15-09:30

1 stop24h 15m

$1,527

MelbournePhoenix

MEL - PHX

MELPHX

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

06:15-16:25

2 stops28h 10m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 25/3

17:30-15:30

2 stops28h 00m

$1,731

MelbournePhoenix

MEL - PHX

MELPHX

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

23:20-13:35

1 stop32h 15m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 25/3

16:00-12:05

1 stop26h 05m

$1,794

MelbournePhoenix

MEL - PHX

MELPHX

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

07:10-17:25

2 stops28h 15m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 22/2

18:30-15:15

2 stops26h 45m

$1,823

MelbournePhoenix

MEL - PHX

MELPHX

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

12:00-16:15

1 stop22h 15m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 1/3

06:45-00:05

2 stops47h 20m

$1,993

MelbournePhoenix

MEL - PHX

MELPHX

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

08:00-11:44

3 stops45h 44m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 10/2

18:30-15:15

2 stops26h 45m

$2,145

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Deals found on 5/1

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Phoenix

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Phoenix?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Phoenix. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Phoenix is 44 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Phoenix?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Phoenix (average of $996). Flying from Melbourne to Phoenix in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,315). 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 Phoenix

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Phoenix. 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 Phoenix. Reviews last updated 8 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Phoenix, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
967 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,603 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Phoenix. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Phoenix?

    Air New Zealand and China Airlines can get you from Melbourne to Phoenix in just under 29h 32m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 43m. The distance from Melbourne to Phoenix is about 13240 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Phoenix is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $981 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Air Canada, starting at $1,275 and $1,311 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 Phoenix that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Phoenix flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Phoenix?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Phoenix.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Phoenix?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Phoenix 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 to Phoenix?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Phoenix (average of $996). Flying from Melbourne to Phoenix in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,315). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$981Average$1,532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,275Average$1,452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,311Average$1,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,348Average$1,720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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