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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Portland from $1,003

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PDX
19 Aug — 26 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Portland are usually found in March or January, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Portland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Portland (PDX). 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 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,265

One-way from

$1,003

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,834
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 11/10-23/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 27m total
  • Melbourne to Portland
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 3/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 48m total
  • Melbourne to Portland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Portland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Portland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 August 2025.

Sat 11/1011:55MEL - PDX
1 stop20h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 20/1013:44PDX - MEL
1 stop25h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,265
Sat 15/1113:00MEL - PDX
1 stop24h 36mUnited Airlines
Thu 27/1108:30PDX - MEL
2 stops30h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/8$1,267
Sun 16/1111:30MEL - PDX
2 stops28h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/1210:05PDX - MEL
1 stop28h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,287
Sun 12/1007:10MEL - PDX
2 stops29h 36mAir Canada
Wed 22/1015:25PDX - MEL
2 stops27h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 12/8$1,505
Sun 16/1107:10MEL - PDX
2 stops21h 05mAir Canada
Mon 1/1219:00PDX - MEL
2 stops24h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 11/8$1,559
Sun 16/1108:40MEL - PDX
2 stops21h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 25/1108:30PDX - MEL
2 stops30h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/8$1,591
Thu 9/1011:55MEL - PDX
1 stop39h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 19/1005:30PDX - MEL
2 stops36h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/8$1,593
Sun 12/1008:00MEL - PDX
2 stops20h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 22/1010:50PDX - MEL
2 stops27h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,594
Fri 10/1007:45MEL - PDX
2 stops34h 43mVirgin Australia
Sun 19/1007:30PDX - MEL
2 stops34h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/8$1,626
Sun 16/1113:00MEL - PDX
1 stop30h 45mVirgin Australia
Sat 29/1119:38PDX - MEL
1 stop19h 22mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/8$1,631
Sat 27/910:55MEL - PDX
1 stop20h 47mVirgin Australia
Sat 4/1011:05PDX - MEL
1 stop28h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/8$1,638
Fri 26/910:55MEL - PDX
1 stop18h 47mVirgin Australia
Fri 3/1010:05PDX - MEL
1 stop29h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/8$1,651

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Price

MelbournePortland

MEL - PDX

MELPDX

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

11:55-12:42

1 stop18h 47m

Portland

Mon 20/10

15:50-09:15

1 stop23h 25m

$1,265

MelbournePortland

MEL - PDX

MELPDX

Melbourne

Mon 13/10

11:55-22:45

1 stop28h 50m

Portland

Tue 21/10

19:35-09:15

1 stop19h 40m

$1,265

MelbournePortland

MEL - PDX

MELPDX

Melbourne

Sat 11/10

11:55-21:06

2 stops27h 11m

Portland

Mon 20/10

10:50-08:30

2 stops27h 40m

$1,265

MelbournePortland

MEL - PDX

MELPDX

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

11:55-12:42

1 stop18h 47m

Portland

Wed 22/10

13:44-09:15

1 stop25h 31m

$1,265

MelbournePortland

MEL - PDX

MELPDX

Melbourne

Sat 11/10

11:55-00:28

1 stop30h 33m

Portland

Sat 25/10

19:35-09:00

1 stop19h 25m

$1,265

MelbournePortland

MEL - PDX

MELPDX

Melbourne

Sat 11/10

11:55-18:39

1 stop24h 44m

Portland

Sun 19/10

17:15-09:15

1 stop22h 00m

$1,265

MelbournePortland

MEL - PDX

MELPDX

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

10:30-15:05

2 stops22h 35m

Portland

Fri 24/10

12:53-08:30

2 stops25h 37m

$1,265

MelbournePortland

MEL - PDX

MELPDX

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

11:55-12:42

1 stop18h 47m

Portland

Mon 20/10

10:05-09:15

1 stop29h 10m

$1,265

MelbournePortland

MEL - PDX

MELPDX

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

11:55-14:42

1 stop20h 47m

Portland

Tue 21/10

13:44-09:15

1 stop25h 31m

$1,265

MelbournePortland

MEL - PDX

MELPDX

Melbourne

Fri 10/10

11:55-18:33

1 stop24h 38m

Portland

Thu 23/10

15:50-09:15

1 stop23h 25m

$1,265

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Portland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Portland from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Portland

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Portland. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Portland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 33 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Portland (average of $908). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Portland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,407). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to PDX?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Portland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Portland in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Portland?

Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Portland chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 95% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Portland on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Portland?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Portland, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,245.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Portland?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Portland, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 18m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Portland?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Portland, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 57m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Portland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Portland. 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 Portland. Reviews last updated 14 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, United Airlines, andAir Canada from Melbourne Airport to Portland to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews
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Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,949 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Portland. 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 Portland from Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Portland from Melbourne, you will be flying to Portland, which is the city’s only airport. Portland (PDX) is located 9.7 km from the centre of Portland. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Portland per day from 3 different airlines.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Portland round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($1,265), offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Portland. Users have found that United Airlines is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Portland that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Portland (average of $908). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Portland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,407). 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 Portland

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Portland. 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 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,325Average$1,860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,401Average$2,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,443Average$1,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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