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Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to Melbourne from $1,358

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/27. 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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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) to Melbourne (ME1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 10, 2024.

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February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,813

Round-trip from

$1,073
High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise
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From Louisville Intl to Melbourne
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Louisville to Melbourne?

Flying to your destination on a Wednesday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Melbourne. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Melbourne?

March can be a great time to fly to Melbourne from Louisville with a flight ticket averaging about $1,780. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as $909. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of February.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SDF to MEL?

It’s optimal to fly from Louisville to Melbourne at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 3% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap Louisville to Melbourne flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Louisville to Melbourne specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Prices were last updated on June 10, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Louisville to Melbourne in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 7/88:45 amSDF - MEL
2 stops32h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/1510:55 amMEL - SDF
2 stops25h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,771
Mon 7/82:20 pmSDF - MEL
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/151:45 pmMEL - SDF
3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$2,437
Mon 7/86:21 pmSDF - AVV
2 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/154:35 pmAVV - SDF
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$2,785
Mon 7/84:42 pmSDF - MEL
2 stops40h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/156:10 amMEL - SDF
3 stops45h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$2,792
Mon 7/89:34 amSDF - MEL
2 stops47h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/1511:55 amMEL - SDF
1 stop40h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$3,171

Louisville to Melbourne 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Louisville and Melbourne in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Louisville to Melbourne in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 8/277:14 amSDF - MEL
2 stops37h 36mAir New Zealand
Mon 9/26:15 pmMEL - SDF
2 stops41h 42mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/9$1,358
Thu 11/283:30 pmSDF - MEL
2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/311:30 amMEL - SDF
2 stops24h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,511
Sat 8/39:15 amSDF - MEL
2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/1911:55 amMEL - SDF
2 stops23h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,561
Sun 9/158:45 amSDF - MEL
2 stops33h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/229:30 amMEL - SDF
2 stops24h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,616
Mon 7/88:45 amSDF - MEL
2 stops32h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/1510:55 amMEL - SDF
2 stops25h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,771
Thu 11/288:35 amSDF - MEL
2 stops46h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/21:00 amMEL - SDF
2 stops37h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,977
Tue 8/272:30 pmSDF - MEL
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/27:00 amMEL - SDF
3 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$2,015
Tue 8/272:30 pmSDF - MEL
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/21:35 pmMEL - SDF
2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$2,091
Thu 11/288:35 amSDF - MEL
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/32:00 pmMEL - SDF
3 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$2,164

Find flights from Louisville to Melbourne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.

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Louisville IntlMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Tue 8/27

2 stops37h 36m

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

2 stops41h 42m

$1,358

Louisville IntlMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Thu 11/28

2 stops26h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

2 stops24h 44m

$1,511

Louisville IntlMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Sat 8/3

2 stops33h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 10/19

2 stops23h 32m

$1,561

Louisville IntlMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Sun 9/15

2 stops33h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 9/22

2 stops24h 11m

$1,616

Louisville IntlMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/8

2 stops32h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 7/15

2 stops25h 33m

$1,771

Louisville IntlMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Thu 11/28

2 stops46h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 2/2

2 stops37h 38m

$1,977

Louisville IntlMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Tue 8/27

2 stops31h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

3 stops44h 40m

$2,015

Louisville IntlMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Tue 8/27

3 stops35h 49m

Melbourne

Sun 9/1

3 stops57h 50m

$3,053

Louisville IntlMelbourne

SDF - MEL

SDFMEL

Louisville Intl

Sat 8/3

1 stop42h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 10/19

2 stops22h 46m

$3,522

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Louisville to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Louisville to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Louisville to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Louisville to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Louisville with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MEL

Temperature

46.4 - 68 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated June 10, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and Emirates from Louisville to Melbourne. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
601 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
601 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
601 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,878 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
601 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
931 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
601 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,647 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
601 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,138 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
601 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Louisville to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Louisville to Melbourne?

    Most people fly from Louisville Intl (SDF) if they book a flight from Louisville to Melbourne. On average, Louisville Intl has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 3 airlines. Louisville Intl is conveniently located just 5.3 mi from Louisville’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Louisville to Melbourne for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Louisville to Melbourne for under $1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air New Zealand for just $1,358, but on average you can expect to pay $2,190.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Louisville to Melbourne round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Louisville to Melbourne round-trip from $1,358. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,511, and Emirates, from $3,053. Air New Zealand is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does SDF to MEL mean?

    Great question - SDF to MEL just means Louisville Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Louisville to Melbourne that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Louisville to Melbourne flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Louisville to Melbourne with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Louisville to Melbourne flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Louisville to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Louisville to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Louisville to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Louisville to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Louisville to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Louisville to Melbourne that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Louisville to Melbourne offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Louisville to Melbourne?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Louisville to Melbourne flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Louisville to Melbourne flight deals updated?

    The Louisville to Melbourne flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/10.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Louisville to Melbourne?

    Before booking your flight from Louisville to Melbourne check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways or United Airlines.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Louisville to Melbourne?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Melbourne (average of $1,073). Flying from Louisville to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,690). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Louisville to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Louisville to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
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United AirlinesCheapest$919Average$1,491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,423Average$1,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,649Average$1,943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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