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Airports in Melbourne

Compare routes to Melbourne below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Direct flights to Melbourne

Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Melbourne is 7 hours and 54 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Kuala Lumpur.
There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, KLM, Saudia, Firefly and SriLankan Airlines all fly direct to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly to Melbourne is usually July.
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 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.
Yes – you can fly direct to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and the average flight time is 7 hours and 54 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Melbourne is RM1,258. 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.
The cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from RM1,258.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Melbourne is Tuesday, 1 July 2025.
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.
The average temperature in Melbourne in June is around 9°C. The warmest month in Melbourne is typically February, which averages 26°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September, and it usually rains the least in March.
Currently, AirAsia X offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

Flying to Melbourne

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM1,258
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time7 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineMalaysia Airlines
Average flights per week151

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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.

  • You won't have to keep checking back in when you set a Price Alert for Melbourne tickets. We'll keep an eye on it for you, sending updates when fares go down.

  • 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.

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