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Find cheap flights from Raleigh to Melbourne from $941

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Melbourne departing on 4/6. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Raleigh to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Raleigh to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Melbourne (RDU-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Melbourne 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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07:00 - 17:25RDU-MEL
44h 25m2 stops
12:05 - 22:06MEL-RDU
26h 01m2 stops
$2,196Air New Zealand
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Mon, 9 Sep - Thu, 7 Nov
05:30 - 18:25RDU-MEL
45h 55m2 stops
22:30 - 21:58MEL-RDU
39h 28m2 stops
$2,296Qatar Airways
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Tue, 29 Oct - Sun, 17 Nov
11:25 - 12:05RDU-MEL
33h 40m3 stops
08:00 - 10:17MEL-RDU
42h 17m3 stops
$2,391Air Canada
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Fri, 25 Oct - Tue, 12 Nov
06:02 - 11:15RDU-MEL
39h 13m2 stops
01:00 - 19:57MEL-RDU
34h 57m2 stops
$2,614Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 9 Sep - Wed, 6 Nov
11:25 - 12:05RDU-MEL
33h 40m3 stops
08:00 - 10:17MEL-RDU
42h 17m3 stops
$2,652Air Canada
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Sat, 26 Oct - Mon, 11 Nov
12:34 - 20:45RDU-MEL
65h 11m3 stops
22:50 - 21:58MEL-RDU
39h 08m3 stops
$2,691Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 30 Oct - Mon, 18 Nov
16:35 - 20:40RDU-MEL
37h 05m3 stops
22:50 - 16:52MEL-RDU
58h 02m3 stops
$2,739Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 24 Oct - Wed, 13 Nov
18:40 - 09:50RDU-MEL
24h 10m1 stop
13:00 - 23:05MEL-RDU
26h 05m2 stops
$3,036United Airlines
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Sun, 27 Oct - Wed, 20 Nov
14:50 - 08:30RDU-MEL
26h 40m2 stops
11:30 - 18:58MEL-RDU
23h 28m2 stops
$3,044United Airlines
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Mon, 28 Oct - Mon, 18 Nov
07:50 - 12:30RDU-MEL
37h 40m2 stops
01:00 - 19:57MEL-RDU
34h 57m2 stops
$14,935Cathay Pacific
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Sat, 2 Nov - Fri, 22 Nov

Flights from Raleigh to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Raleigh to Melbourne, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Raleigh, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport, 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 Raleigh to Melbourne Airport is July, where tickets cost $2,317 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of tickets is $3,728 and $3,083 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Japan Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $2,081. KAYAK users also found Raleigh to Melbourne return flights on Air New Zealand from $2,196 and on Qatar Airways from $2,296.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$941
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Melbourne 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 Raleigh to Melbourne flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Melbourne Airport was $622 for a one-way ticket and $1,451 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Melbourne?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Melbourne, Air New Zealand or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Melbourne are Air New Zealand and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $2,452 and an overall rating of 8.2, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,482 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Raleigh to Melbourne.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Melbourne?

    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 Melbourne with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline.

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

    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 Melbourne from Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Raleigh to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Melbourne. 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 Raleigh to Melbourne? 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.
8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 635 reviews
7.9Entertainment
8.8Crew
8.4Boarding
8.1Comfort
7.6Food
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All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

8.0 ExcellentDaniel, Apr 2024ZQN - SYD
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All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

The recline on the seat in front of me came back so that I was staring at the top of the man’s head in front of me the whole trip. He refused to bring his seat back up twice every time he was instructed to do so and only relented when he had a tray of good in front of him. And then right back in my lap!!! Horrible man!! I complained to the staff multiple times, but no one would address the issue. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect flight.

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

Carring crew, nice ambiance of the cabin, comfortable beds, good food well served. We liked everything.

The pilot tried to make up for lost time due to delays that were out of her control. She communicated the issues openly and clearly and made every effort to do what she could to alleviate issues.

Flight attendants are always pleasant and helpful. Pilot kept us updated.

Boarding instructions on one leg of my journey were not well communicated at the gate (Melbourne to Auckland)

Flight was delayed 2.5 hours - a big deal on an overnight when you plan to sleep.

I feel like they have upgraded the app since I last flew United and I found it to be super helpful. I had stopped flying United unless absolutely necessary and my experience on this trip indicates they have been working hard to improve their services.

Surprisingly easy! I was hesitant to try this, but the cost swayed me. I actually felt like I had less stress than all the taxiing and possible delays that occur with short regional flights where you spend less time in the air than getting to and from the plane..

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.

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Raleigh to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/6Tue
2 stops
41h 43mRDU-MEL
$941
4/6Tue
3 stops
34h 50mRDU-MEL
$1,203
31/5Fri
3 stops
56h 32mRDU-MEL
$1,730
31/5Fri
2 stopsJapan Airlines
44h 24mRDU-MEL
$2,081
31/5Fri
2 stops
44h 36mRDU-MEL
$2,120
31/5Fri
1 stopQantas Airways
27h 41mRDU-MEL
$2,310
31/5Fri
3 stopsAir Canada
34h 10mRDU-MEL
$2,388
4/6Tue
1 stop
45h 57mRDU-MEL
$2,515

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Last minute flights from Raleigh to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Raleigh to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/5Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
45h 15mRDU-MEL
19/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
35h 01mMEL-RDU
$3,301
11/5Sat
multi-stop
34h 10mRDU-MEL
19/5Sun
multi-stop
39h 37mMEL-RDU
$3,664
11/5Sat
multi-stop
34h 25mRDU-MEL
19/5Sun
multi-stop
32h 56mMEL-RDU
$3,702
11/5Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
33h 40mRDU-MEL
19/5Sun
multi-stopAir Canada
40h 07mMEL-RDU
$3,750
11/5Sat
multi-stop
45h 15mRDU-MEL
19/5Sun
multi-stop
39h 37mMEL-RDU
$3,905
11/5Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
44h 08mRDU-MEL
19/5Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
33h 33mMEL-RDU
$4,322
11/5Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
44h 08mRDU-MEL
19/5Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
33h 33mMEL-RDU
$4,512
11/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
38h 37mRDU-MEL
18/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
57h 11mMEL-RDU
$6,785
11/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
36h 22mRDU-MEL
18/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
57h 11mMEL-RDU
$6,794
11/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
38h 37mRDU-MEL
18/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
57h 11mMEL-RDU
$7,642

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Raleigh - Melbourne Flights

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Raleigh (undefined)United States

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

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Melbourne - Raleigh

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