MEL - PHL

$1,348 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia departing on 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
$1,348
Typical prices: $2,410-$1,625
United Airlines
Wed 29/7Wed 5/8
MEL - PHL • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,348 (return)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne and Philadelphia. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $2,752 (return)
Shortest trip • 20h 41m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia (MEL-PHL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Philadelphia

Wed, 29 Jul - Wed, 5 Aug
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 21:19
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PHL
24h 24m
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10:32 - 08:15
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MEL
31h 43m
2 stops
$1,348United Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Wed, 5 Aug
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09:30 - 18:54
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PHL
23h 24m
2 stops
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09:25 - 08:15
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MEL
32h 50m
1 stop
$1,350United Airlines
Wed, 27 May - Sat, 30 May
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13:25 - 11:39
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PHL
36h 14m
3 stops
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10:40 - 12:00
PHL
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MEL
35h 20m
3 stops
$1,600Multiple Airlines
Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
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10:55 - 07:50
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PHL
34h 55m
1 stop
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09:25 - 08:15
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MEL
32h 50m
1 stop
$1,645Virgin Australia
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
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10:55 - 07:50
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PHL
34h 55m
1 stop
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18:23 - 08:15
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MEL
23h 52m
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$1,648Virgin Australia
Wed, 29 Jul - Wed, 5 Aug
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10:55 - 07:50
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PHL
34h 55m
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09:25 - 08:15
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32h 50m
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$1,651Virgin Australia
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
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06:00 - 17:17
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PHL
25h 17m
2 stops
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06:00 - 08:15
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MEL
36h 15m
1 stop
$1,663Virgin Australia
Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
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06:00 - 17:17
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PHL
25h 17m
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09:25 - 08:15
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32h 50m
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$1,669Virgin Australia
Thu, 11 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun
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06:30 - 17:17
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PHL
24h 47m
2 stops
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18:23 - 08:15
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MEL
23h 52m
1 stop
$1,674Virgin Australia
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
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06:00 - 17:17
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25h 17m
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18:23 - 11:20
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26h 57m
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$1,690Virgin Australia
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Philadelphia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia departing in July.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia is December, where tickets cost $1,462 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,804 and $2,775 respectively.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$1,348
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Philadelphia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Philadelphia flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia was $1,348 for a return ticket.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia?

    Melbourne and Philadelphia are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Melbourne from Melbourne and will be arriving at Philadelphia.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Philadelphia?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Philadelphia, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,639 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,737 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Philadelphia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Philadelphia from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Philadelphia with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Philadelphia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Philadelphia from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Philadelphia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 642 reviews
7.4Food
7.4Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
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Time to upgrade those planes so you can provide first class.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
LFT - IAH
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Time to upgrade those planes so you can provide first class.

The flight was smooth and on time. Entertainment options were lacking and there was no food, other than some very boring snacks.

A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our return home from Tokyo to Auckland and onwards to Palmerston North. We would recommend using the Premier Business class for long-haul travel, any day. Well worth the extra cost. Cabin staff were exceptional, Thank you

Great service. Food could be improved but overall a very good airline

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

We had difficulty checking in as United didn’t recognize the confirmation number and the agent was not helpful. We went to the United Assistance desk where the agent was able to process our reservation. We also weren’t allowed to choose seats in advance.

Your entertainment could be better. I flew on Air New Zealand in January so was expecting a better choice in February...but no luck. Same choices and also could have a better selection. Otherwise, lovely service, the purser came to our seats to welcome us. Overall, very nice. Direct flight from Auckland to YVR was fantastic!

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

On the Qantas flight, I could barely hear some of the announcements. It was better when I could read them on the screen.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

Our boarding and flight was very good. However when we landed and pulled in to the gate it took 55 minutes for the jet bridge to be positioned next to the aircraft. That caused us to miss our ground transportation and it caused us unnecessary last minute transit planning and expense. Our flight was AA1733 on March 17, 2026

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Flight arrived late with no one to help over 30 people rebook. I slept at the airport.

Excellent service in Polaris class IAD to ZRH. Arrived rested and well fed after the overnight flight.

The clerk at check in for my bags was very rude. My credit card was hacked during my vacation and she told me it was not possible to pay in cash for my bag. “You bought the cheapest ticket, you should have bought a ticket that included a bag. If you cannot pay with a credit card, we will not let you on this flight”. She spoke to her supervisor and then told me , I could ask other passengers, if they would use their credit card to check my bag. I had to beg 5 different people, till one agreed to use their credit card. I payed them cash of course. This was a very stressful and humiliating experience for me. I strongly suggest you build in some kind of provision for travelers who got robbed.

It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

It was good overall except from Omaha to Denver when flight a was a repeatedly delayed apparently due to some issue at Denver. Communications could have been handled better. I had to board then deboard with luggage and board again

Left an hour and a half after the listed time. Up side was it had TV screens on the seat.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Seats very comfortable; service efficient and pleasant; flight was on-time; boarding organized.

Seats were not super comfortable and food was not good at all. If I had a chance I would definitely fly a different airline. Of course they are better than any budget airline, but not by much.

Overall a good experience, but no wifi available for free or for purchase and we got wet from condensation or other water source during descent.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

As we approached Denver, we encountered quite a bit of turbulence. I know this can sometimes be the case as I frequently fly this route but not on American. My gripe: Usually a pilot or co-pilot alerts passengers to the possibility of turbulance ahead of time. This did not occur nor did he communiucate during what was a pretty rough ride.

When I booked my flight a month ago - I selected a seat. That seat was NOT the one I ended up with when I checked into my flight the day before. This is the second time this has occurred. So, I checked my next flight on Wednesday and Thursday and no seat was assigned. Poor, very poor customer service.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

British Airways is an excellent airline. Comfort, food and airline personnel.

We changed our flight because of weather. Unfortunately we were on hold for over an hour, but since we were 5 people who all booked individually, we felt more comfortable doing it with an agent. It all worked out in the end.

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

Older airplane with worn out seats. No entertainment system at all. Connecting to Wi-Fi was problematic and hit and miss.

I didn't end up taking this flight. I got up at 4am for a flight that was supposed to board at 6am - at 5:55am you delayed the flight to 10am. The airport is under construction so I switched to a later flight as I wasn't going to sit in the airport for 4 hours. They said the delay was due to the crew needing rest from a flight coming in late the night before - if that was the case then I think you should have delayed the flight much sooner so that passengers wouldn't get up so early and get to the airport to sit and wait.

I very rarely fly American and my experience today reenforces that is the correct decision. While the staff were all very courteous, our flight was first thing in the morning so there was no reason to be delayed, yet appropriate maintenance checks weren’t completed prior to our flight so we were delayed multiple times. Not a great showing, American Airlines.

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