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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Australia

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Sydney
Sydneydirect$149
Brisbane
Brisbanedirect$181
Adelaide
Adelaidedirect$159
Perth
Perthdirect$414
Coolangatta
Coolangattadirect$152
Cairns
Cairnsdirect$236
Hobart
Hobartdirect$156
Canberra
Canberradirect$187
Darwin
Darwindirect$402
Launceston
Launcestondirect$116
Maroochydore
Maroochydoredirect$198
Townsville
Townsvilledirect$247
Proserpine
Proserpinedirect$336
Newcastle
Newcastledirect$139
Ballina
Ballinadirect$204
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island1 stop$478
Yulara
Yularadirect$357
Broome
Broome1 stop$915
Mackay
Mackay1 stop$418
Sydney
Sydneydirect$149
Brisbane
Brisbanedirect$181
Adelaide
Adelaidedirect$159
Perth
Perthdirect$414
Coolangatta
Coolangattadirect$152
Cairns
Cairnsdirect$236
Hobart
Hobartdirect$156
Canberra
Canberradirect$187
Darwin
Darwindirect$402
Launceston
Launcestondirect$116
Maroochydore
Maroochydoredirect$198
Townsville
Townsvilledirect$247
Proserpine
Proserpinedirect$336
Newcastle
Newcastledirect$139
Ballina
Ballinadirect$204
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island1 stop$478
Yulara
Yularadirect$357
Broome
Broome1 stop$915
Mackay
Mackay1 stop$418

Book Cheap Melbourne to Australia Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Australia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Australia

Fri, 24 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul
Jetstar Logo
18:55 - 20:20
MEL
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
07:00 - 08:40
SYD
-
MEL
1h 40mdirect
$149Jetstar
Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
Jetstar Logo
20:15 - 22:20
MEL
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OOL
2h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:05 - 23:25
OOL
-
MEL
2h 20mdirect
$152Jetstar
Mon, 13 Jul - Tue, 14 Jul
Jetstar Logo
07:30 - 09:00
MEL
-
SYD
1h 30mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:00 - 22:35
SYD
-
MEL
1h 35mdirect
$155Jetstar
Wed, 29 Jul - Mon, 3 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:20
MEL
-
HBA
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:00 - 22:20
HBA
-
MEL
1h 20mdirect
$156Jetstar
Thu, 30 Jul - Mon, 3 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:20
MEL
-
HBA
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:00 - 22:20
HBA
-
MEL
1h 20mdirect
$158Jetstar
Wed, 15 Jul - Wed, 22 Jul
Jetstar Logo
06:55 - 08:15
MEL
-
HBA
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
16:30 - 17:55
HBA
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MEL
1h 25mdirect
$159Jetstar
Mon, 16 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
18:20 - 19:30
MEL
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OOL
2h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
21:10 - 00:30
OOL
-
MEL
2h 20mdirect
$164Virgin Australia
Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
19:20 - 20:25
MEL
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OOL
2h 05mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
18:35 - 22:00
OOL
-
MEL
2h 25mdirect
$169Virgin Australia
Sun, 25 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
21:25 - 23:55
MEL
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CNS
3h 30mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
23:55 - 04:20
CNS
-
MEL
3h 25mdirect
$243Virgin Australia
Tue, 20 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:15 - 22:40
MEL
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CNS
3h 25mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:55 - 04:20
CNS
-
MEL
3h 25mdirect
$245Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Australia flights

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

What is the cheapest Melbourne Airport to Australia flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Australia from Melbourne Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Adelaide, at $111 return. The most popular route is from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney (SYD), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $153.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Australia depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally at night, when retur flights cost $208 on average. Morning departures are around 2% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $273.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Melbourne Airport to Australia?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $464, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Australia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Australia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Australia is January, when tickets cost $234 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is $297 and $287 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Australia?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Australia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Australia on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Australia. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Australia?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Australia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Melbourne Airport to Australia, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$74
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Adelaide

Flights from Melbourne to Australia: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Melbourne to Australia 
TimothyFlew with Jetstar
MEL
-
CNS
June 2026
Pack your own device, noise cancelling head phones, free water and a spine board to protect back from person behind,
LeanneFlew with Virgin Australia
MEL
-
LST
Dec 2025
Keep carry on baggage to a minimum and small.
AndrewFlew with Virgin Australia
MEL
-
CNS
June 2025
Save up and fly business. Sounds ridiculous,but if you are tall, it would be better.
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas Airways
MEL
-
LST
Apr 2025
Short easy flight on a smaller plane - make sure your carry on is within the limits!
ErinFlew with Jetstar
MEL
-
BNE
Nov 2024
Choose who is right for you cost & comfort all airlines have issues with delays at times so cant be helped some days I usually fly early and have rarely had issues
MarkFlew with Qantas Airways
MEL
-
SYD
Oct 2024
Allow for cancellations and delays in your scheduled.
SimonFlew with Qantas Airways
MEL
-
SYD
May 2024
Avoid the sunny side of the aircraft as the morning/evening glare can be harsh. Take your own iPad with movies. Have a charge cable handy to recharge your devices.
Verified travelerFlew with Virgin Australia
MEL
-
BNE
Dec 2023
If you’re changing to the international terminal make sure you eat at the entry or the domestic terminal. The international terminal is due for an upgrade and has limited options.

FAQs - booking Australia flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Australia?

    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 from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Australia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Australia?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Australia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Australia 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 from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Australia?

    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 from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Australia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Australia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to the following destinations at these prices or less: Brisbane $175 one-way - $285 round-trip; Coolangatta $107 one-way - $198 round-trip; Sydney $143 one-way - $226 round-trip

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Australia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Australia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
9.5
RexOverall score based on 28 reviews
9.2Boarding
9.6Crew
8.7Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.0Food
Airline reviews

Fantastic staff and plane Only issue was flying out from terminal 2 at Perth nothing was open to get food or drink, we were there 3 hours early with 2 kids and not prepared to not be able to purchase food or drinks. Having self check in and bag drop would be wonderful too, as we had to wait for staff to arrive to check in despite checking in online the day before . Nothing major but would have made a great trip fantastic!

10.0 ExcellentBec, July 2024
PER - ADL
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Fantastic staff and plane Only issue was flying out from terminal 2 at Perth nothing was open to get food or drink, we were there 3 hours early with 2 kids and not prepared to not be able to purchase food or drinks. Having self check in and bag drop would be wonderful too, as we had to wait for staff to arrive to check in despite checking in online the day before . Nothing major but would have made a great trip fantastic!

Enjoyed the comfort of the seats, slight delay to departure time but prompt takeoff and landing.

It asks about entertainment tho it’s not applicable. 10/10 for Rex 👌🏻

Not sure how to answer on the entertainment as there wasn’t any.. Comfort, I wasn’t comfortable as I was on the window side and a morbidly obese man sat in the middle and eased out into my space. I had sciatica so I wasn’t able to move much to get comfortable. Food wise I have a wheat allergy and asked if there was a gluten free option and was given a Byron bay cookie which was lovely tho it wasn’t wheat free. Not to worry. I wasn’t expecting there to be any appropriate snacks for me anyhow. The staff were very generous with the snacks and their concern for the passengers. The staff were amazing tho. Truly amazing ! One of the staff must have noticed my discomfort and helped me out to stand in the back of the plane to stretch which I really appreciated. I would fly with REX again without hesitation. Thank you very much. It was my first flight with you and I look forward to my return flight home on Tuesday. Best wishes to your company 👌🏻

All good, was a one hour flight so no food or entertainment which was expected

Rex is an underrated airline. Its my first time flying them and they were fantastic. the only things that annoyed me about my flight were things other passengers did so it was nothing i or REX could change

Really enjoyed flying with Rex the boarding and booking baggage on was easier than most. I will beat using Rex next time.

On time and a quick flight and staff vert good

Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

The level of incompetence of this airline is truly astounding.

2 hrs + delay! Times kept changing, Onboard menu was half depleted, Entertainment wifi was N/A Overall very frustrating flight and I never slate Virgin.

When I made the booking I was not aware I had to book our checked baggage separately. As we had no checked luggage booking, I had to pay A$120 per bag (total 2 bags) so you can imagine I was not pleased. I am an experienced traveller so something needs to be done to improve the booking app,

The seats are so uncomfortable. The food doesn't exist unless you pay. Disappointed

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Flight was cancelled about 1.5 hours before departure. Replacement flight provided scheduled 1 hour later. Late boarding, late departure and arrived Melbourne nearly 2 hours after originally scheduled.

Plane a little late departing, but not an issue. The pilots humour when he said “I will try to make up some time…. I know a few short cuts to Adelaide” made the passengers chuckle. This is what makes Qantas “Australian”.

No internet on international flights in this dsy and age is bad.

The international flight from Sydney to Dallas had great food. I have travelled a lot over the years and this has been the most memorable in my experience so far.

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

Knees in back from passenger behind, limited seat pockets, no entertainment.

The Ryanair of Australia. Not impressed. Forced me to gate check my bag as it was over their weight limit. Charged me $125 for the privilege. Then said plane hold was locked and it would have to go out in the next flight, which was the following day. Explained that I was on a cruise the next day and the plane would not arrive until after the ship left, and that it would be impossible to catch up with the cruise at any point. Lady at the gate unimpressed. So to sum up they were ready to charge me $125 to lose a bag. Finally got it resolved by appealing to management, but the whole episode was not good for the blood pressure. The gate lady said they followed the Ryanair business model which means first time passengers get penalized for doing things that other airlines routinely allow.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

It’s only a moment away until they ask you to stand on the scale and charge you a fee for how heavy you weigh.

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