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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,766. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Melbourne.$1,763 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,763, select.

Melbourne.$1,766 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,766, select.

Melbourne.$1,788 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,788, select.

Melbourne.$1,799 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,799, select.

Melbourne.$1,854 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,854, select.

Melbourne.$1,864 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,864, select.

Melbourne.$1,883 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with United and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,883, select.

Melbourne.$1,940 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,940, select.

Melbourne.$1,968 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,968, select.

Melbourne.$1,995 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan, returning Sat, 27 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,995, select.

Melbourne.$2,217 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Feb, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,217, select.

Melbourne.$2,274 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Mar, returning Sun, 14 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,274, select.

Melbourne.$3,568 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Dec, returning Mon, 28 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,568, select.

Melbourne.$4,237 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan, returning Fri, 19 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $4,237, select.

Melbourne.$4,237 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $4,237, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Melbourne Tullamarine

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Raleigh / Durham to Melbourne Tullamarine flights are currently cheapest in August.

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Raleigh / Durham to Melbourne Tullamarine: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Raleigh / Durham to Melbourne below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Melbourne Tullamarine.

Durham to Melbourne: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$1,763
Cheapest month to fly	August

Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham to Melbourne Tullamarine: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Raleigh / Durham to Melbourne Tullamarine?

The best price we found for a return flight from Raleigh / Durham to Melbourne Tullamarine is $1,763. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to Melbourne Tullamarine?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to Melbourne Tullamarine. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,763.

How many flights are there a week from Raleigh / Durham to Melbourne Tullamarine?

As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Raleigh / Durham to Melbourne Tullamarine.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Melbourne Tullamarine?

The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Melbourne Tullamarine is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport on Thursday, 13 August 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Raleigh / Durham Airport and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Melbourne Tullamarine?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Melbourne?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine with?

Currently, Qantas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne Tullamarine.

Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know

Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Melbourne 16 hours ahead of Durham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your RDU to MEL flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between RDU and MEL include:
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
- Los Angeles International Airport
- San Francisco International Airport

Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)

78% of flights leaving from Raleigh / Durham Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh / Durham Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Pick up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are leading providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before your travel date.

When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Melbourne. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you'd like to go to Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RDU to MEL in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.

Explore more of Australia

You've visited Melbourne, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Journey about 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its leading attractions. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another essential stop in Australia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.