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Among airlines operating New Delhi to Melbourne flights:

• Air India: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between New Delhi and Melbourne. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air India
• Qantas Airways

Flights from New Delhi to Melbourne usually depart from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and may arrive at several airports in Melbourne area, including Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), Melbourne Essendon (MEB) and Melbourne (MEL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New Delhi to Melbourne:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,000 return via Hanoi Noibai (HAN), compared with $1,353 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $56–$132 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from New Delhi to Melbourne most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 8% of one-stop connections

Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the New Delhi to Melbourne route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,228 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,288, a difference of $60. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New Delhi to Melbourne route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 50 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on New Delhi to Melbourne flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne are Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino, and Marvel Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Delhi to Melbourne:

• Earliest: departs at 02:55 and lands at 15:11
• Latest: departs at 18:45 and lands at 07:01.

The flight takes about 12h 16m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 10% above the route average of $1,259. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from New Delhi to Melbourne takes 12h 16m, covering 16,418 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from New Delhi to Melbourne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $552, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 48m, compared to 16h 10m via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and 16h 27m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Melbourne is 4 hours ahead of New Delhi (Eastern Australia Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Melbourne is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Melbourne Airport (MEL) – daily rates from around $19:

· Bargain Car Rentals
· East Coast Car Rentals
· EverythingFleet
· Ace Rental Cars
· Alpha

Near Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) – daily rates from around $24:

· Sixt
· Yesaway
· Economy Rent a Car
· Kangaroo Rental
· Budget

Return flights from New Delhi to Melbourne range from $1,101 to $1,441, with an average of $1,259 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,101 counts as a good deal.