How to get from Melbourne to Phoenix: connecting flights, about 18h 50m total

Flights from Melbourne to Phoenix

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Best fares from Melbourne to Phoenix

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Cheapest one-way $441 15 February 2027, with a connection Cheapest month February 2027 tickets from $441

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Los Angeles: 18h 50m
two tickets, via Los Angeles: $525
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 8,226 mi (13,239 km)

fastest

Via Los Angeles

United States

18h 50m

with the connection

Melbourne to Los Angeles flight 14h 25m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Phoenix: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.

Los Angeles to Phoenix flight 1h 25m

two ticketsfrom $525

Via San Francisco

United States

19h 15m

with the connection

Melbourne to San Francisco flight 14h 20m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: San Francisco International. Departure to Phoenix: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.

San Francisco to Phoenix flight 1h 55m

two ticketsfrom $1,398

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Melbourne to cities closest to Phoenix

Melbourne to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 357 mi (574 km) from Phoenix, flight 14h 25m from $387 Melbourne to San Francisco San Francisco: 653 mi (1,051 km) from Phoenix, flight 14h 20m from $553 Melbourne to London London: 5,270 mi (8,481 km) from Phoenix, flight 23h 55m from $311 Melbourne to Santiago Santiago: 5,347 mi (8,605 km) from Phoenix, flight 12h 55m from $944 Melbourne to Helsinki Helsinki: 5,524 mi (8,890 km) from Phoenix, flight 23h 20m from $602 Melbourne to Tokyo Tokyo: 5,786 mi (9,312 km) from Phoenix, flight 10h 20m from $282

To Phoenix from cities closest to Melbourne

Honolulu to Phoenix Honolulu: 5,517 mi (8,879 km) from Melbourne, flight 6h 1m Kailua-Kona to Phoenix Kailua-Kona: 5,518 mi (8,880 km) from Melbourne, flight 5h 53m Kahului to Phoenix Kahului: 5,559 mi (8,946 km) from Melbourne, flight 5h 49m San Francisco to Phoenix San Francisco: 7,865 mi (12,658 km) from Melbourne, flight 1h 55m from $23 Sacramento to Phoenix Sacramento: 7,937 mi (12,773 km) from Melbourne, flight 1h 55m from $132 Los Angeles to Phoenix Los Angeles: 7,937 mi (12,774 km) from Melbourne, flight 1h 25m from $63

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Melbourne to Phoenix?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Los Angeles.

What is the fastest way to fly from Melbourne to Phoenix?

Via Los Angeles: 14h 25m to the connection, 1h 25m after it, about 18h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Melbourne to Phoenix with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $525. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Melbourne and Phoenix?

Los Angeles (18h 50m total) and San Francisco (19h 15m total).

How far is Phoenix from Melbourne?

8,226 mi (13,239 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.