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Cheapest return fare
$2,083
Typical prices: $1,380-$1,557
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Thu 10/9Tue 22/9
MEL - PHL • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,871
Air New Zealand
Sat 12/9
MEL - PHL • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $2,158 (return)
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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Cheapest • Avg $2,817 (return)
Shortest trip • 20h 41m (one-way)
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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

Thu, 10 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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06:00 - 09:05MEL  Melbourne-PHL Philadelphia
41h 05m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Orlando
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08:41 - 08:15PHL  Philadelphia-MEL Melbourne
33h 34m3 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles San Francisco
$2,083Multiple Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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12:10 - 16:46MEL  Melbourne-PHL Philadelphia
42h 36m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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06:16 - 10:55PHL  Philadelphia-MEL Melbourne
38h 39m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl
$2,158Air New Zealand
Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 20:55MEL  Melbourne-PHL Philadelphia
24h 00m1 stop San Francisco
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11:04 - 07:30PHL  Philadelphia-MEL Melbourne
30h 26m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$2,222United Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep
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10:55 - 23:44MEL  Melbourne-PHL Philadelphia
26h 49m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
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15:48 - 08:15PHL  Philadelphia-MEL Melbourne
26h 27m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
$2,222United Airlines
Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 20:55MEL  Melbourne-PHL Philadelphia
24h 00m1 stop San Francisco
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10:05 - 08:15PHL  Philadelphia-MEL Melbourne
32h 10m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
$2,225United Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
12:10 - 22:31MEL  Melbourne-PHL Philadelphia
24h 21m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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09:27 - 10:55PHL  Philadelphia-MEL Melbourne
35h 28m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl
$2,420Air New Zealand
Thu, 10 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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06:00 - 18:42MEL  Melbourne-PHL Philadelphia
26h 42m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles
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17:45 - 05:00PHL  Philadelphia-MEL Melbourne
45h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,885Qantas Airways
Wed, 16 Dec - Mon, 28 Dec
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08:15 - 17:18MEL  Melbourne-PHL Philadelphia
25h 03m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles
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15:41 - 11:30PHL  Philadelphia-MEL Melbourne
27h 49m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane
$3,068American Airlines
Wed, 16 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
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08:15 - 17:18MEL  Melbourne-PHL Philadelphia
25h 03m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles
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10:45 - 09:30PHL  Philadelphia-MEL Melbourne
30h 45m1 stop Los Angeles
$3,072American Airlines
Wed, 16 Dec - Mon, 28 Dec
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08:15 - 20:05MEL  Melbourne-PHL Philadelphia
27h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles
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12:25 - 11:30PHL  Philadelphia-MEL Melbourne
31h 05m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane
$3,130Qantas Airways
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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.

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 September, where tickets cost $1,552 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,658 and $3,475 respectively.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$1,792
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 51% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 28% 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.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne to Philadelphia flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Philadelphia was $1,871 for a one-way ticket and $2,083 for a return.

  • 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, Qantas Airways or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Philadelphia are Qantas Airways and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,893 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,594 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Philadelphia

 
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7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1081 reviews
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.2Entertainment
7.4Comfort
7.0Food
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Overall, it was a very good experience. I would have given it a 10/10, especially based on our flight from SFO to Melbourne. The cabin crew on that flight were wonderful and incredibly attentive. They took extra care when setting up our beds so we could sleep comfortably without being disturbed. Dinner was served promptly and smoothly. I woke up quite late, when the flight was already preparing for landing, and the crew still made sure I was taken care of. They brought me English tea in a proper cup, and when it was time to prepare the cabin for landing, they thoughtfully transferred it into a takeaway cup so I could continue enjoying it along with some breakfast. Those small, thoughtful gestures made the long flight feel much more comfortable and special. The service from the SFO to Melbourne crew was truly excellent.

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Overall, it was a very good experience. I would have given it a 10/10, especially based on our flight from SFO to Melbourne. The cabin crew on that flight were wonderful and incredibly attentive. They took extra care when setting up our beds so we could sleep comfortably without being disturbed. Dinner was served promptly and smoothly. I woke up quite late, when the flight was already preparing for landing, and the crew still made sure I was taken care of. They brought me English tea in a proper cup, and when it was time to prepare the cabin for landing, they thoughtfully transferred it into a takeaway cup so I could continue enjoying it along with some breakfast. Those small, thoughtful gestures made the long flight feel much more comfortable and special. The service from the SFO to Melbourne crew was truly excellent.

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

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Good communication regarding any updates time of flight and flight delayed. The fight was delayed by two and half hours at eleventh hour. That was unexpected, especially when you international passenger.

Don't irreparably damage my luggage, don't stand around talking in the kitchen area of the plane when a passenger is waiting to speak to you, don't run out of a meal selection so have me end up eating bread for dinner. Lastly, regarding the code-share flight from DFW to JFK....STOP PARTNERING WITH AMERICAN AIRLINES - THEY ARE THE WORST AIRLINE IN THE WORLD! The delay, followed by another delay, followed by disorganized boarding, followed by stale snacks fit for a rodent, followed by a pilot who literally slammed the plane onto the runway when landing causing quite some concern among the passengers.

I was thrilled with the bottle of water, blanket, pillow, earphones, and little packet of toothbrush, toothpaste, earplugs. I was very satisfied with the meals and snacks and drinks. I alao was very grateful to have a seat that backs up against the lavatory, as it made it very easy to get to the bathroom without being jumped in line, as so often happens in the airplane. Of course that was just a random strike of luck, but it really made a difference.

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

Wonderful crew, good food. Absolutely loved the wine spritz and wish I could buy it!

After flying Quantas (Prem Econ - SYD-SFO) which was Spectacular, we boarded AA flight SFO/PHL.. Prem Econ was NOT available on this flight so we were stuck in Econ - even though we paid $2600 EACH/ONE WAY for this ticket. I even had to BUY extra legroom seats - this AT LEAST should have been included on the AA flight. There were no screens in seatbacks, forcing passengers to use phones for entertainment. No water bottles were provided - only cups of water. The Quantas flight was FAR superior to the AA flight - even though we purchased Prem Econ for the FULL trip....

United didn’t even try to hold the flight for me. They knew I had a tight connection and when I arrived at the gate less than 10 mins after final boarding the flight had already gone. The gate agent wasn’t even notified that I was on my way. She was told I wasn’t at the airport

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

I still prefer Delta, but Delta doesn’t fly to State College PA.

Crew seemed annoyed by the fact we were there. Very unpleasant

This flight was delayed multiple times and eventually canceled around 2-3ish. Original take off time was around 10:30am. By 3, there were no other options out of Houston, so stuck in Houston for from 3pm - 11am the next day.

Nothing bad to say about the actual crew or airline. It was nice to have a complimentary FULL can of soda, as well as a snack. Blankets and earbuds were also provided at no cost for this red eye flight. I especially appreciated the free WiFi and movie selection with the Bluetooth option. It helped the flight pass more quickly. No matter who you fly, boarding and disembarking are always SUCH a pain. As I mentioned, this is on the passengers and not the crew!!

Flight attendants rude and impolite… flight delayed by almost 5 hours.

Honestly didn’t like anything. Crew was in rush . Food was ok and there was no whiskey. Have to pay extra $ if you want to drink whiskey . They only provide wine and beer.

Compared to other international Airlines the infotainment system is need of overhaul. Doesn't have music it's got a limited selection of movies but I was impressed that an American airline was showing the documentary on John Farnham an Australian singer!

Ok so apparently the new policy on United Airlines is that customers in the main cabin should NEVER be served more than once and besides picking up trash there should NEVER be another interaction with the customer for any reason.

Flying on this airline is nothing short of a full blown circus clown show. It is so mismanaged it should not be in business as there is no way it can be safe as badly as it is managed. It is 100% about money and customers be damned. On a recent return from my mother’s funeral, my only available choice from IND to PWM was American, which I hesitantly booked as I rarely fly them for many of the following reasons and never will again. I was booked IND-PHL-PWM totaling about six hours. The flight was cancelled due to NE weather. They rebooked me on a two stop flight IND-DFW (Yes DALLAS)-PHL-PWM, still all on the same day. After arriving in DFW, they continually delayed the DFW-PHL flight due to maintenance issues on the arriving flight. Finally it was delayed to the point that my PHL-PWM connection was no longer possible. They then rebooked me thru LGA with the short flight the NEXT DAY to PWM and offered to put me up for the night in NYC (or so I assumed). The flight DFW-LGA was then delayed so much that I asked to be put in an earlier flight with a lessor delay. Throughout this day chats with their AI assistant were useless as were subsequent chats supposedly with a real person(?). Only one customer service agent in DFW was actually helpful and appeared to care. Upon arrival at LGA post midnight, they issued me car and hotel vouchers in Trenton NEW JERSEY at a very old Howard Johnsons ONE HALF HOUR from LGA. The hotel was an $85, 1.5 rated hotel in a very sketchy area of NJ that I would have never voluntarily booked. As I prepared to catch the car back to LGA the next morning I received a text that my flight was cancelled. TWICE IN TWO DAYS. I went to LGA hoping to have AA book me on an earlier Delta flight. The full service line was at least 200 people deep, so I tried to reach a real person agent by phone. After 1/2 hours on hold I gave up and waited for my later LGA-PWM flight. It actually started boarding on-time, but only shortly after announced a maintenance hold. We were told it was nothing serious, just an adjustment to the Captains seat. Only one update was given while we waited 1.5+ hours for a “SEAT ADJUSTMENT”. During that time at least three others flights in my area announced that they were overbooked and were taking volunteers before bumping people. Another flight to ORD announced a gate change and less than five minutes after announced that they were really not changing and announced for everyone to return to that gate. Can’t forget to mention that on all of these planes the WiFi only worked on two.🤡🤡

Pilot main message was to "be nice to her crew". Crew only instructed passenger to "move out of the aisles" rather than helping passengers place their luggage. Some passengers needed to exit early to make their connections yet cleaning crews rushed onboard to make their way past rushing outgoing passengers. AA needs better protocols and better customer service for the price paid for trips.

Inflight wifi was awful. Couldn't connect for the first hour until they manually reset, and after that the connection kept dropping every five minutes. Their entertainment option streamed fine but normal browsing was unusable.

The boarding process for my American Airlines flight from Copenhagen to Philadelphia was a bit tricky. We experienced a gate change that required a long walk to a new area of the airport. Additionally, boarding was not via a jet bridge; we had to take a shuttle bus to the plane and then carry our luggage up the stairs ourselves. Furthermore, the bag drop didn't open until about 12:20 PM, which was only three hours before our scheduled departure. This meant I couldn't drop my bag off early and had to wait outside of security in order to drop off my bag and use the kiosk. The bag drop self-service kiosks also didn't open until about 12:00 PM when an American Airlines employee unlocked them so that we could print out our boarding passes and bag tags, which further created a backlog. The flight was delayed by over an hour because we had to wait for one of the tires on the plane to be changed. On a positive note, the flight attendant was very professional when handling a passenger who was sitting in the wrong seat. Even though the passenger was persistent and reluctant to move, the flight attendant calmly ensured the assigned passenger could take their seat. Kudos to the flight attendant for keeping his calm and composure, not allowing the issue to escalate, and handling it well under pressure while a line of passengers waited in the aisle to board. The in-flight service was also fast, prompt, and efficient, although service had to be suspended for the last two hours of the flight due to weather and turbulence, which was outside of the crew's control. However, the in-flight entertainment screens and the overall interior of the plane were somewhat older. The system did not offer streaming to personal mobile devices, so we had to watch movies on the seatback screens.

the first flight smelled like urine Ac didn’t work pathetic experience

We were delayed due to a mechanical issue, but the gate staff and then later captain were giving thorough and frequent updates. Ended up being delayed about an hour, but we did get out, so it was overall a good flight!

My luggage never made it, I booked business class only to find out I’m sitting in the back. Very disappointed with the reservation

We were treated politely and the crew was nice. Again no one knew why there was a delay. Food was hot and a lot was offered but bad in taste. Seats weren’t the worst but for a long flight your legs ache from it. Entertainment was old not very interactive

I found the seats ergonomically uncomfortable forcing the body to seat slightly hunched. For a short flight I worked on adjustments but for a longer flight, it would be difficult.

I cancelled this flight 2 days before departure but I followed your texts and emails and IF you were correct this flight turned into a nightmare.

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