United States to Australia Β· 8,994 miles (14,475 km)

Dallas (DFW) to Melbourne (MEL) flights

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40,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Dallas (DFW) to Melbourne (MEL) starts at 40,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Finnair Plus charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to Melbourne (MEL): Qantas. The two airports are 8,994 miles (14,475 km) apart. Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sydney, Auckland and Los Angeles and more.

How many miles DFW to MEL costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn Qantas40,000$5.60–45.60
Finnair PlusOn Qantas40,000$54.35–386.85
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qantas42,500$25.60–65.60
Iberia ClubOn Qantas42,500$55.60–345.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas42,500$5.60–215.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas47,000$109–298
JAL Mileage BankOn Qantas47,000$5.60–45.60
British Airways ClubOn Qantas51,500$25.60–245.60
Emirates SkywardsOn Qantas54,000$5.60–545.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Qantas58,900$54.35–386.85

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from DFW to MEL

Book DFW to MEL with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DFW to MEL with one stop

13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Sydney (SYD)Qantas the whole way
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    Jetstar logo
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    Virgin Australia logo
  • Via Auckland (AKL)American Airlines, then Jetstar, Air New Zealand and 2 more
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    Jetstar logo
    Air New Zealand logo
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  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Qantas logo
    United Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Brisbane (BNE)American Airlines, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more
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    Jetstar logo
    Qantas logo
    Virgin Australia logo
  • Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Tokyo (NRT)American Airlines, then JAL and Qantas
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  • Via Santiago (SCL)American Airlines, then LATAM Airlines
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  • Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way
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    Korean Air logo
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  • Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air, then China Airlines
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  • Via Shanghai (PVG)American Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
  • Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
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    Cathay Pacific logo
    Qantas logo
    Hong Kong Airlines logo
  • Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
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  • Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
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    Virgin Australia logo

DFW to MEL: common questions

How many miles does DFW to MEL cost?

In economy it starts at 40,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Finnair Plus (40,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (42,500) and Iberia Club (42,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from DFW to MEL?

Qantas (oneworld) flies nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to Melbourne (MEL).

How far is Dallas from Melbourne by plane?

Dallas (DFW) and Melbourne (MEL) are 8,994 miles (14,475 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DFW to MEL award flights?

11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Dallas and Melbourne?

The most direct connections are through Sydney (SYD), Auckland (AKL), Los Angeles (LAX), Brisbane (BNE) and San Francisco (SFO). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qantas through Sydney.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.