Cheap flights from Melbourne to the United States from $657

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to United States from Melbourne, with most prices found around $1,148. If you aren’t able to travel to United States during the month of February, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,185.

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to United States. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,375. Flights from Melbourne to United States on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,457. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Melbourne to United States when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,190. Flying to United States in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $1,560 on average. Flights to United States from Melbourne in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to United States from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to United States for around $1,175 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to United States from Melbourne for as low as $1,103 on momondo.

Delta, United Airlines, and Air Tahiti Nui are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to United States

Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Fiji Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to United States from Melbourne according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to United States. Keep in mind that there are 16 different airlines that fly to United States on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 24% of flights between Melbourne and United States have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 157 minutes.

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Thursday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, United Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 20% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

As of May 2026, there are 13 flights per day flying from Melbourne to United States. The most common time of day flights depart is 09:00, with 93% of flights taking off at midday.

As of May 2026, there are 91 flights per week flying from Melbourne to United States. The most common day of the week flights depart is Wed, with 22% of flights taking off on this day.