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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Raleigh from $1,711

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RDU
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 21 October 2025.

Tue 9/1211:30MEL - RDU
2 stops28h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/108:03RDU - MEL
2 stops33h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/10$1,947
Fri 5/1207:20MEL - RDU
2 stops47h 16mJapan Airlines
Fri 12/1206:33RDU - MEL
2 stops31h 07mJapan Airlines
Deal found 20/10$2,120
Fri 5/1210:10MEL - RDU
1 stop24h 15mDelta
Fri 12/1206:00RDU - MEL
2 stops34h 00mDelta
Deal found 20/10$2,278
Tue 9/1213:00MEL - RDU
1 stop43h 20mVirgin Australia
Tue 13/108:45RDU - MEL
1 stop33h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/10$2,521
Fri 5/1207:45MEL - RDU
3 stops29h 48mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1215:15RDU - MEL
3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$2,820
Mon 8/1200:45MEL - RDU
2 stops39h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/107:19RDU - MEL
2 stops37h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$3,222
Thu 4/1200:45MEL - RDU
2 stops32h 33mCathay Pacific
Fri 12/1217:41RDU - MEL
2 stops37h 19mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/10$3,252

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 21 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,711

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Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,950
Delta
  • Delta
  • 6/3-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 58m total
  • Melbourne to Raleigh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($536 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Melbourne

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Raleigh

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

10:10-18:38

2 stops24h 28m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/3

18:30-07:00

2 stops45h 30m

$1,711

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Tue 9/12

13:00-21:39

1 stop24h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 13/1

08:03-10:00

2 stops33h 57m

$1,947

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Fri 5/12

10:10-00:18

2 stops30h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/12

06:00-08:00

3 stops34h 00m

$2,278

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Tue 9/12

13:00-16:20

1 stop43h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 13/1

08:45-10:00

1 stop33h 15m

$2,521

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

12:00-21:50

2 stops25h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/3

11:19-09:30

2 stops31h 11m

$2,644

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

13:00-20:03

1 stop23h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/3

18:27-09:00

1 stop23h 33m

$2,661

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Fri 2/1

09:05-21:59

3 stops28h 54m

$3,003

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Fri 2/1

12:00-21:48

2 stops25h 48m

$3,168

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Fri 2/1

12:00-06:21

1 stop34h 21m

$3,226

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Thu 1/1

00:35-18:05

2 stops33h 30m

$3,798

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Raleigh

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Raleigh (average of $1,220). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,777). 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 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 21 October 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Raleigh in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 21 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways and United 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
922 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
922 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
922 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,989 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
922 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Raleigh. 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 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 2 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $1,711, Delta can have you in Raleigh from Melbourne Airport in 24h 28m. There are 16148 km between Melbourne Airport and Raleigh. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $1,265. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $2,005 round trip. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Raleigh for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $3,003. American Airlines flights start at $3,168 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $3,226 one-way.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Raleigh (average of $1,220). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,777). 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 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Raleigh

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Raleigh. 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 21 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,265Average$1,950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,005Average$2,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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