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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Raleigh from $951

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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RDU
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult

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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,742

One-way from

$951

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,116
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 27/8-3/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 12m total
  • Melbourne to Raleigh
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8/8
  • 8/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 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 ($89 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 15 July 2025.

Wed 27/808:35MEL - RDU
2 stops27h 17mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/916:55RDU - MEL
2 stops27h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/7$1,742
Wed 27/811:55MEL - RDU
1 stop23h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/909:46RDU - MEL
2 stops53h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$2,369
Wed 27/809:30MEL - RDU
2 stops23h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/910:34RDU - MEL
3 stops30h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/7$2,538
Wed 27/815:05MEL - RDU
1 stop23h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/907:00RDU - MEL
1 stop33h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/7$2,585
Fri 18/710:55MEL - RDU
1 stop31h 54mVirgin Australia
Fri 25/706:00RDU - MEL
1 stop36h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/7$3,375
Fri 18/720:45MEL - RDU
3 stops37h 45mAir Canada
Fri 25/707:00RDU - MEL
3 stops38h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 12/7$5,224

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Raleigh 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 15 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Raleigh

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Wed 27/8

08:35-21:52

2 stops27h 17m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/9

16:55-10:50

2 stops27h 55m

$1,742

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Wed 27/8

11:55-21:08

1 stop23h 13m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/9

09:46-05:00

2 stops53h 14m

$2,369

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Wed 27/8

09:30-18:40

2 stops23h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/9

10:34-07:30

3 stops30h 56m

$2,538

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Wed 27/8

15:05-00:38

1 stop23h 33m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/9

07:00-06:45

1 stop33h 45m

$2,585

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Fri 8/8

13:45-10:43

3 stops34h 58m

$951

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

07:00-20:23

3 stops28h 23m

$1,130

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Fri 15/8

09:45-17:12

1 stop21h 27m

$1,395

MelbourneRaleigh

MEL - RDU

MELRDU

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

00:45-20:07

2 stops34h 22m

$2,046

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/7

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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 15 July 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 15 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
933 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
877 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,863 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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.

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

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Raleigh, with prices starting at $1,742. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $2,538 and $2,585, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Raleigh for 18% 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 Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,130. Qantas Airways flights start at $1,395 while deals on Cathay Pacific start at $2,046 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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United AirlinesCheapest$1,341Average$2,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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