How to find cheap flights to Melbourne
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way flight to Melbourne is RM538. A round-trip ticket is currently RM1,258.
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To get cheap tickets to Melbourne, book six months ahead. That's the general recommendation for landing the best bargains.
Broaden your search for cheap Melbourne flights by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. You'll see fares for surrounding airports which could offer bigger savings.
Taking an indirect route can help you save, so look for Melbourne plane tickets that include a stop. After your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to see your options.
Best time to go to Melbourne
May is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Melbourne.
If you have flexible travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for Melbourne flights.
Plan your getaway for January if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to Melbourne, but also when tickets are likely to cost more.
Visit in April if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the least busy time of the year and also when Melbourne plane tickets tend to be cheaper.
With averages between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF), January is when Melbourne is warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your time here.
July sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 4ºC (39ºF) to 13ºC (55ºF).
Flying to Melbourne: what you need to know
When planning your Melbourne flight, you'll have a good selection of airports to land at. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), Avalon Airport (AVV) and Essendon Airport (MEB) are the main ones.
Get to your destination in a single journey. These are some of the popular airlines that offer direct flights to Melbourne:
Once you've booked your Melbourne plane ticket, stay somewhere that turns a good trip into a great one. Here's a roundup of popular hotels to put on your short list:
Getting to central Melbourne from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The distance from MEL, the city's main airport, to central Melbourne is about 24 kilometres.
After touching down from your flight to Melbourne, driving to the centre will take around 30 minutes.
Expect the ride to take about 40 minutes on public transport.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Kick back at one of these after your Melbourne flight lands:
Melbourne highlights
Step off your flight to Melbourne and get straight to exploring some of this city's biggest attractions:
Federation Square
National Gallery of Victoria
Eureka Skydeck 88
Complete your trip with a Melbourne car hire
After you've reserved your hotel and cheap flight to Melbourne, think about renting a car. With all the best offers in one place, it's a breeze to compare prices of car rentals in Melbourne and drive off in your dream ride.