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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Phoenix from $825

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PHX
18 Feb — 25 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 19 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,119

One-way from

$825

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,832
5/3-11/3
  • 5/3-11/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 08m total
  • Melbourne to Phoenix
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 2/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 03m total
  • Melbourne to Phoenix
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($771 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($113 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 19 January 2026.

Thu 5/313:55
MEL
-
PHX
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/312:17
PHX
-
MEL
2 stops30h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,119
Wed 4/313:45
MEL
-
PHX
2 stops23h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/312:17
PHX
-
MEL
2 stops30h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,189
Tue 3/313:45
MEL
-
PHX
2 stops23h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/312:17
PHX
-
MEL
1 stop27h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,364
Tue 3/312:10
MEL
-
PHX
2 stops28h 33m
Air New Zealand
Tue 10/315:35
PHX
-
MEL
2 stops25h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/1$1,425
Thu 14/508:35
MEL
-
PHX
2 stops29h 57m
Air New Zealand
Wed 20/513:22
PHX
-
MEL
2 stops31h 23m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/1$1,471
Thu 5/323:20
MEL
-
PHX
1 stop32h 15m
China Airlines
Wed 11/316:00
PHX
-
MEL
1 stop26h 05m
China Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,723

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Phoenix 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 19 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Phoenix that are best for you.

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Price

MelbournePhoenix

MEL - PHX

MELPHX

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

13:55-23:55

2 stops28h 00m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 11/3

12:17-12:25

2 stops30h 08m

$1,119

MelbournePhoenix

MEL - PHX

MELPHX

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

13:45-19:08

2 stops23h 23m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 11/3

12:17-09:30

1 stop27h 13m

$1,353

MelbournePhoenix

MEL - PHX

MELPHX

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

13:45-19:08

2 stops23h 23m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 10/3

12:17-09:30

1 stop27h 13m

$1,364

MelbournePhoenix

MEL - PHX

MELPHX

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

12:10-22:43

2 stops28h 33m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 10/3

15:35-10:55

2 stops25h 20m

$1,425

MelbournePhoenix

MEL - PHX

MELPHX

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

08:35-21:32

2 stops29h 57m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 20/5

13:22-13:45

2 stops31h 23m

$1,471

MelbournePhoenix

MEL - PHX

MELPHX

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

23:20-13:35

1 stop32h 15m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 11/3

16:00-12:05

1 stop26h 05m

$1,723

MelbournePhoenix

MEL - PHX

MELPHX

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

07:10-17:25

2 stops28h 15m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 22/2

18:30-14:15

2 stops25h 45m

$2,007

MelbournePhoenix

MEL - PHX

MELPHX

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

08:35-21:32

2 stops29h 57m

$825

MelbournePhoenix

MEL - PHX

MELPHX

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

13:30-14:36

3 stops42h 06m

$975

MelbournePhoenix

MEL - PHX

MELPHX

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

13:55-18:08

3 stops45h 13m

$1,358

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Phoenix

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Phoenix

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 16 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 $1,003). Flying from Melbourne to Phoenix in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,333). 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 19 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
572 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
973 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,176 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,159 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,635 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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 can get you from Melbourne to Phoenix in just under 28h 33m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Melbourne to Phoenix is about 13240 km.

  • 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 $988 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Air New Zealand, starting at $1,022 and $1,285 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 $1,003). Flying from Melbourne to Phoenix in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,333). 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$988Average$1,527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,022Average$1,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,285Average$1,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,321Average$1,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,349Average$1,699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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