Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Raleigh from $791

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 15/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RDU
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Raleigh (RDU). 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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,265

One-way from

$791

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,930
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 30/10-6/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 47m total
  • Melbourne to Raleigh
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 36m total
  • Melbourne to Raleigh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($489 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Thu 30/1012:00MEL - RDU
1 stop34h 22mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/1110:35RDU - MEL
2 stops31h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,265
Thu 30/1012:00MEL - RDU
1 stop24h 44mVirgin Australia
Thu 6/1106:30RDU - MEL
1 stop35h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/9$1,557
Thu 16/1009:45MEL - RDU
1 stop22h 17mQantas Airways
Mon 29/1211:35RDU - MEL
1 stop25h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,647
Thu 16/1007:00MEL - RDU
3 stops29h 06mAir Canada
Mon 29/1209:30RDU - MEL
3 stops36h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 15/9$1,674
Thu 30/1006:00MEL - RDU
3 stops47h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1114:14RDU - MEL
3 stops30h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$2,120
Mon 29/1213:00MEL - RDU
1 stop32h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/113:29RDU - MEL
2 stops28h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,207
Wed 15/1000:45MEL - RDU
2 stops38h 33mCathay Pacific
Mon 29/1219:14RDU - MEL
2 stops35h 46mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/9$2,535
Wed 29/1000:45MEL - RDU
2 stops33h 13mCathay Pacific
Thu 6/1105:25RDU - MEL
2 stops33h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/9$2,546
Mon 29/1213:00MEL - RDU
1 stop32h 16mVirgin Australia
Wed 14/118:15RDU - MEL
1 stop23h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/9$2,959
Sat 20/1213:00MEL - RDU
1 stop34h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 27/1219:40RDU - MEL
2 stops45h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9$3,000

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Melbourne

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Raleigh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

12:00-07:22

1 stop34h 22m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/11

10:35-10:00

2 stops31h 25m

$1,265

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

11:55-09:34

2 stops36h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 29/12

10:45-10:00

2 stops31h 15m

$1,265

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

11:30-23:10

2 stops27h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/3

14:50-08:30

2 stops26h 40m

$1,464

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

09:45-17:02

1 stop22h 17m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 29/12

15:23-10:20

2 stops26h 57m

$1,689

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

06:00-14:08

3 stops47h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/11

14:14-12:45

3 stops30h 31m

$2,120

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Mon 29/12

13:00-09:39

2 stops36h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 14/1

15:15-09:30

2 stops26h 15m

$2,207

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

13:00-07:01

1 stop34h 01m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/3

18:40-09:00

1 stop23h 20m

$2,402

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Thu 25/12

13:00-07:30

1 stop34h 30m

$1,413

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

10:10-10:16

2 stops40h 06m

$1,413

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Mon 29/12

13:00-09:39

2 stops36h 39m

$1,413

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

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Raleigh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Raleigh in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Raleigh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Raleigh from Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Raleigh from Melbourne, you will be flying to Raleigh-Durham, which is the city’s only airport. Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is located 17.8 km from the centre of Raleigh. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Raleigh-Durham per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Raleigh?

    For as low as $1,265, United Airlines can have you in Raleigh from Melbourne Airport in 34h 22m. There are 16148 km between Melbourne Airport and Raleigh.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Raleigh, with prices starting at $1,233. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,955 and $2,011, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Raleigh for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Raleigh 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,233Average$1,905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,955Average$2,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$2,011Average$2,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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