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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Raleigh from $1,053

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RDU
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in August or March, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,563

One-way from

$1,122

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,749
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 21/10-31/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 23m total
  • Melbourne to Raleigh
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29/10
  • 29/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 23m total
  • Melbourne to Raleigh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($589 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($91 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 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 29 August 2025.

Thu 4/910:55MEL - RDU
1 stop24h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/919:03RDU - MEL
1 stop23h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,269
Tue 21/1011:55MEL - RDU
1 stop24h 58mVirgin Australia
Fri 31/1018:35RDU - MEL
1 stop23h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/8$1,563
Tue 21/1008:35MEL - RDU
2 stops28h 39mAir New Zealand
Fri 31/1008:45RDU - MEL
2 stops41h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/8$1,631
Tue 23/921:40MEL - RDU
2 stops38h 04mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/1007:00RDU - MEL
2 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$2,048
Mon 22/920:30MEL - RDU
3 stops37h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/1007:00RDU - MEL
2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$2,057
Tue 23/910:55MEL - RDU
1 stop34h 33mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/1017:04RDU - MEL
2 stops25h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/8$2,219

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Raleigh

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Depart

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Price

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Mon 29/12

11:30-10:32

2 stops39h 02m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 14/1

18:15-10:00

1 stop23h 45m

$2,350

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Mon 29/12

12:10-05:16

2 stops33h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 14/1

09:25-10:55

3 stops33h 30m

$3,469

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Sun 28/12

00:45-12:50

2 stops52h 05m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 14/1

10:21-12:30

2 stops34h 09m

$4,303

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

06:05-21:23

3 stops31h 18m

$1,053

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

13:00-21:44

1 stop24h 44m

$1,352

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

00:45-23:40

2 stops38h 55m

$1,660

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Sun 4/1

07:20-21:00

2 stops53h 40m

$1,816

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Fri 2/1

07:20-08:56

2 stops41h 36m

$1,991

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Fri 2/1

07:20-14:33

2 stops47h 13m

$1,994

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Sun 4/1

23:55-21:25

3 stops37h 30m

$2,276

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Deals found on 28/8

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Raleigh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 20 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 29 August 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 29 August 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,941 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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 3 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $2,350, United Airlines can have you in Raleigh from Melbourne Airport in 39h 02m. 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 $1,278. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,999 and $2,058, respectively. 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 Virgin Australia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,352. Cathay Pacific flights start at $1,660 while deals on Japan Airlines start at $1,816 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Raleigh

Discover the top 3 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 29 August 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,278Average$2,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,999Average$2,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$2,058Average$2,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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