$654 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to United States

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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to the United States

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$1,074
New York
Newark1 stop$1,350
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$1,304
Honolulu
Honolulu1 stop$1,272
Las Vegas
Las Vegas1 stop$1,353
Dallas
Dallas3 stops$1,721
Seattle
Seattle2 stops$1,300
Miami
Miami1 stop$1,350
Chicago
Chicago1 stop$1,335
Orlando
Orlando1 stop$1,350
Washington, D.C.
Baltimore2 stops$1,350
Boston
Boston2 stops$1,350
Houston
Houston1 stop$2,125
Denver
Denver2 stops$1,327
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$1,455
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stops$1,350
Phoenix
Phoenix2 stops$1,868
Austin
Austin1 stop$1,353
Portland
Portland1 stop$1,350
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City2 stops$1,335
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$1,074
New York
Newark1 stop$1,350
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$1,304
Honolulu
Honolulu1 stop$1,272
Las Vegas
Las Vegas1 stop$1,353
Dallas
Dallas3 stops$1,721
Seattle
Seattle2 stops$1,300
Miami
Miami1 stop$1,350
Chicago
Chicago1 stop$1,335
Orlando
Orlando1 stop$1,350
Washington, D.C.
Baltimore2 stops$1,350
Boston
Boston2 stops$1,350
Houston
Houston1 stop$2,125
Denver
Denver2 stops$1,327
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$1,455
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale2 stops$1,350
Phoenix
Phoenix2 stops$1,868
Austin
Austin1 stop$1,353
Portland
Portland1 stop$1,350
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City2 stops$1,335

Book Cheap Melbourne to the United States Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to the United States 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to the United States

Thu, 20 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Fiji Airways Logo
13:30 - 13:05
MEL
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LAX
16h 35m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 12:25
LAX
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MEL
19h 30m
1 stop
$1,074Fiji Airways
Mon, 1 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Fiji Airways Logo
13:30 - 13:05
MEL
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LAX
16h 35m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 12:00
LAX
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MEL
19h 05m
1 stop
$1,103Fiji Airways
Sun, 14 Jun - Fri, 10 Jul
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 23:10
MEL
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SEA
30h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:55 - 07:30
SEA
-
MEL
26h 35m
2 stops
$1,300United Airlines
Fri, 29 May - Sun, 7 Jun
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 14:36
MEL
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SEA
22h 06m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
15:33 - 08:15
SEA
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MEL
23h 42m
1 stop
$1,303United Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
09:30 - 21:43
MEL
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EWR
26h 13m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
17:30 - 07:30
EWR
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MEL
24h 00m
1 stop
$1,380Air New Zealand
Wed, 12 Aug - Sat, 12 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
13:35 - 22:27
MEL
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LGA
22h 52m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
14:57 - 05:00
LGA
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MEL
24h 03m
1 stop
$1,764Qantas Airways
Wed, 12 Aug - Tue, 15 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
13:35 - 22:27
MEL
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LGA
22h 52m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
19:59 - 05:00
LGA
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MEL
43h 01m
1 stop
$1,778Qantas Airways
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 20:00
MEL
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LGA
24h 15m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:08 - 05:00
LGA
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MEL
27h 52m
1 stop
$1,786American Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 20:00
MEL
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LGA
24h 15m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
14:00 - 05:00
LGA
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MEL
25h 00m
1 stop
$1,788American Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 10 Jan
Air New Zealand Logo
12:10 - 14:05
MEL
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IAH
18h 55m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
20:05 - 10:55
IAH
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MEL
21h 50m
1 stop
$2,125Air New Zealand
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to the United States flights

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

What is the cheapest Melbourne Airport to the United States flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to the United States from Melbourne Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Los Angeles, at $1,173 return. The most popular route is from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,173.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United States?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to the United States depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to the United States is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost $1,199 on average. Morning departures are around 18% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United States is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,792.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Melbourne Airport to the United States?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,300, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to the United States?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to the United States, 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 the United States is February, when tickets cost $1,171 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of return tickets is $1,630 and $1,595 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to United States?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to the United States clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to United States on a Monday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to the United States?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to the United States, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Melbourne Airport to the United States, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$654
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco

Flights from Melbourne to the United States: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Melbourne to the United States 
DeborahFlew with American Airlines
MEL
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DFW
Mar 2026
Be sure to keep your electric adapter handy. N USB port available in airport.
CharlesFlew with WestJet
MEL
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LAX
Dec 2025
I had 5.5 hrs between my flight to LA and my flight from LA to Calgary. I barely made it! The plane to Calgary was loading by the time I got through in-flight delays, then inbound US customs, luggage pick-up, luggage drop-off, then TSA checks as I re-entered the secure zone, then fast-walk to the outbound gate. LAX is a difficult airport, designed last century when air travel was much more relaxed. So: plan for WAY more time there than you’d ever want.

FAQs - booking United States flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to United States?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) to United States.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to United States?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to United States 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 Airport (Tullamarine) to United States?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to United States with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to United States?

    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 from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to United States up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to the United States

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to the United States? 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.
8.1
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 241 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
8.6Crew
7.6Food
Airline reviews

Boarding had poor communication. Passengers didn't get clear directions to prepare for Boarding. The plane was an older model which had some issues with operating the seats (the staff was great). Due to age the seat cushions were compressed and less comfortable than expected.

8.0 ExcellentStarlet, May 2026
SFO - NAN
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Boarding had poor communication. Passengers didn't get clear directions to prepare for Boarding. The plane was an older model which had some issues with operating the seats (the staff was great). Due to age the seat cushions were compressed and less comfortable than expected.

I thought Fiji and Fiji Airways was great. Looking forward to the next trip. Baggage claim at the end went to sh...t

Fiji Airways always goes above and beyond. If anything I'd say the food was less enjoyable than in the past. But that in no way lessened the experience with the cabin crew or the excellent attentiveness and service they provided throughout the entire trip!

Left on time , arrived on time. Staff was awesome!!!!! Great flight!!!!

Great food, wonderful staff made a long flight seem short

Everything was great . Arrived on time was smooth plane was clean. Crew/Staff was friendly and helpful.

Everything from the staff to the comfort of business class was excellent. This is one of my new favorite airlines.

Ticketing said dinner for the almost 14 hour flight and we were delayed an hour. However, onboard we were only served a sluce if pizza bread and a cookie. Not at all dinner and insufficient for a long international flight. Breakfast was good.

We have had an absolutely horrific experience so far getting home from Australia on a $18,000 + flight we booked with you. The flight did not deplane in Dallas because there was no available gate or staircase. We sat in the plane for 3 hours waiting to deplane. As a result we missed our connecting flight to New York. American Airlines put us up in a hotel several miles away. We waited 45 minutes for a shuttle and The shuttle driver was horribly rude and unhelpful. They offered us $70 vouchers for food but actually there was no food left when we arrived minus some chicken nuggets and corn dogs. It was awful. Horrible way to end a vacation. There has to be accountability here.

A bit cramped in economy and the people in front wouldn’t put their seats up during meal service, crew did not help with that and I felt they could have done more about it.

We got to experience Premium Economy from Sydney to Auckland and it was a great experience wiht Air New Zealand. The crew was friendly and helpful.

Great first time experience with ANZ. Such a great customer service. The crew was very friendly and welcoming

Great first time experience with Air New Zealand and loved it. The flight crew was extremely friendly and provided great service.

Boarded on time, smooth flight and "gentle" landing in Palmerston North. Ahead of time due to a tailwind

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.

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

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.

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.

Horrible, absolutely horrible. The airline overbooked the flight, did NOT assign seats and boarding was a hot mess with lots of confused passengers. There was no "large plane" gate for us, the 500+ passengers were squeezed in a small hold room area, and multiple busses had to shuttle us to the other side of the airfield, where boarding of the plane, that was parked on the ramp, took place in rain. The old plane had a broken seat, that the technicians tried to fix - with no success - resulting in a 50min delay. The flight attendant with heart shaped earnings with German flag was screaming on the passengers without a reason, was extremely rude and entitled the entire flight. The food was junk. I hope I don't have to fly United ever again.

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

We were a little disappointed to not be able to complete check in online without uploading pics of passports. Also we have KTN's and they weren't on our boarding passes when we got to security. Had to trek back to counter to have them fix.

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.

The wifi experience is awful. I had to try again and again, taking over 30 minutes, to connect to the wifi. I had to watch the same two ads over and over until I was finally successful. Once connected, it was anything but "high speed" and disconnected at least three times during the flight.

Fine. Nothing to write home about. The plane left on time, and arrived on time.

I was downgraded from first class to coach due to an airplane change. They pulled me out of line and I was the very last person to board the plane stuck in the middle seat with no overhead place to put my carry-.on. Very poor customer service.

Seat comfort was poor (no lumbar or lower back support).

The airplane seats were spacious and comfortable, and the flight attendants were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious like never before. The blankets and toiletries were thoughtfully provided. The captain's navigation was steady and reliable. In short, having flown with Starlux, I won't consider any other airline next time.

STOP MAKING THE SEATING SO CRAMPED. WE NEED A PASSENGER BILL OF RIGHTS!

The passenger in front of of me reclined their seat back all the way the entire flight. Their headrest was in my face the entire flight! I barely had room for the little plastic cup of water to fit on my tray table; can you make the seats and space between the rows any smaller??? You can’t even get up to use the restroom! Worst flight I’ve had in a very long time!

We had several flights and they were all on-time and flawless

My Frequent Flyer nber wasn't put on as I was told it was..... This resulted in a last group boarding and no priority tags on My bags.

Terrible steward... Plane was quite empty... I asked to move "back" in the plane and the steward said no... Unnecessary power trip of mediocre people.

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