How long is the flight to Melbourne?

The duration of your flight to Melbourne depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Melbourne on KAYAK are from Brisbane , which takes 19h 30m, Melbourne , which takes 21h 21m, Sydney , which takes 24h 02m, and Perth , which takes 28h 44m.

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

The duration of your flight to Melbourne depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Melbourne on KAYAK are from Brisbane , which takes 19h 30m, Melbourne , which takes 21h 21m, Sydney , which takes 24h 02m, and Perth , which takes 28h 44m.

How far is Melbourne Airport from central Melbourne?

There are 4 km between Melbourne city centre and Melbourne Airport. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the name of Melbourne’s airport?

All flights to Melbourne land at Melbourne Airport. The airport code is MLB,and it can also be referred to as Melbourne or Orlando Melbourne Intl. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne is Saturday where tickets can be as cheap as $2,270. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where prices are $7,269 on average.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Melbourne?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Melbourne. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Melbourne?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Melbourne?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back with another airline. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Melbourne?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

11:20 - 17:34SYD-MLB

46h 14m2 stops

06:27 - 09:00MLB-SYD

59h 33m2 stops

$1,585American Airlines

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Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

11:20 - 22:49SYD-MLB

27h 29m2 stops

17:49 - 09:00MLB-SYD

48h 11m2 stops

$1,586American Airlines

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Wed, 25 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar

12:00 - 22:10MEL-MLB

49h 10m2 stops

13:49 - 06:45MLB-MEL

49h 56m2 stops

$1,656American Airlines

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Wed, 25 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar

19:40 - 22:10BNE-MLB

40h 30m2 stops

13:49 - 05:00MLB-BNE

49h 11m2 stops

$1,658American Airlines

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Sun, 30 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec

16:05 - 00:19MEL-MLB

24h 14m2 stops

12:03 - 05:00MLB-MEL

24h 57m2 stops

$1,757American Airlines

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Mon, 1 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec

16:05 - 00:19MEL-MLB

24h 14m2 stops

12:52 - 10:05MLB-MEL

29h 13m3 stops

$1,771Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 1 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec

11:05 - 00:19MEL-MLB

29h 14m3 stops

12:52 - 10:05MLB-MEL

29h 13m3 stops

$1,965Multiple Airlines

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10:40 - 22:48BNE-MLB

27h 08m2 stops

06:00 - 08:20MLB-BNE

35h 20m2 stops

$2,145Delta

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Thu, 18 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec

10:40 - 22:49SYD-MLB

28h 09m2 stops

06:05 - 08:30MLB-SYD

34h 25m2 stops

$3,811Delta

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Sat, 15 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov

20:30 - 18:03SYD-MLB

37h 33m3 stops

18:48 - 06:35MLB-SYD

67h 47m3 stops

$8,824WestJet

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SYD - MLB • 2 stops

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BNE - MLB • 2 stops

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Melbourne

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Melbourne is United Airlines, followed by Qantas Airways and Air Canada.

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When to book flights to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

Estimated return price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Melbourne based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

How far is Melbourne Airport from central Melbourne?
There are 4 km between Melbourne city centre and Melbourne Airport.
What is the name of Melbourne’s airport?
All flights to Melbourne land at Melbourne Airport. The airport code is MLB,and it can also be referred to as Melbourne or Orlando Melbourne Intl.
What is the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne?
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne is Saturday where tickets can be as cheap as $2,270. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where prices are $7,269 on average.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Melbourne?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Melbourne.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Melbourne?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Melbourne?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Melbourne?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Melbourne?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Melbourne is United Airlines, followed by Qantas Airways and Air Canada.

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

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How far is Melbourne Airport from central Melbourne?

There are 4 km between Melbourne city centre and Melbourne Airport.

What is the name of Melbourne’s airport?

All flights to Melbourne land at Melbourne Airport. The airport code is MLB,and it can also be referred to as Melbourne or Orlando Melbourne Intl.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne is Saturday where tickets can be as cheap as $2,270. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where prices are $7,269 on average.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Melbourne?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Melbourne.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Melbourne?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Melbourne?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Melbourne?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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