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$458 Find cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Melbourne departing on 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Flights to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

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 is the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights to Melbourne clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,897. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where prices are $2,371 on average.

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

The average price for all flights to Melbourne depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Melbourne is generally in the evening, when flights cost $1,181 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Melbourne is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,119.

What is a good deal for flights to Melbourne?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Melbourne, 25% of our users found tickets to Melbourne for the following prices or less: From Dubai $1,638 one-way - $2,775 return, from Abu Dhabi $1,759 one-way - $2,382 return.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 83 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Melbourne?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne is Melbourne Avalon Airport, with an average flight price of $97.

Which airline offers the most flights to Melbourne?

Of the 6 airlines that fly to Melbourne, Qantas Airways offers the most flights, with around 1,080 per week, followed by Virgin Australia with 553 flights per week.

How many airports are there in Melbourne?

There are 5 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Bendigo Airport (BXG), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) and Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW). The busiest airport is Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), with 98% of all flights arriving there.

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 Abu Dhabi, which takes 13h 10m, Dubai, which takes 13h 25m, and Sharjah, which takes 17h 55m.

How many direct flights to Melbourne are there each day?

There are around 324 direct flights from within United Arab Emirates to Melbourne every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 06:00 the most common departure time and 47% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Melbourne are there each week?

Each week there are around 2,268 direct flights from within United Arab Emirates to Melbourne. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Melbourne each week?

There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Melbourne. Instead, there are 28 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Abu Dhabi.

How many cities have direct flights to Melbourne?

From the United Arab Emirates, there are direct flights to Melbourne from 2 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Abu Dhabi, with 14 direct flights each week.

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$458
Flight from Sharjah to Melbourne

FAQs - booking Melbourne flights

  • Which Melbourne airport is closest to central Melbourne?

    There are 4 airports in Melbourne. The closest airport to Melbourne’s city centre is Melbourne Essendon (11 km). Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), Melbourne Moorabbin, and Melbourne Avalon are 19 km, 22 km, and 50 km from the centre of Melbourne, respectively.

  • How much is a flight to Melbourne?

    On average, a flight to Melbourne costs $2,276. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $1,533 and departed from Dubai Intl Airport.

  • 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.

  • How much is a flight to Melbourne?

    On average, a flight to Melbourne costs $2,276. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $1,533 and departed from Dubai. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Abu Dhabi to Melbourne which costs $2,496 on average, and Dubai to Melbourne, which costs $2,937 on average.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Melbourne

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Direct departures

United Arab Emirates to Melbourne

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +69 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +69 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +69 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +70 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +71 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +72 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +69 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +70 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to United Arab Emirates

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +69 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +69 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +69 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +70 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +71 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +72 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +69 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +70 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/7Fri
1 stop
33h 20mDXB-MEL
4/8Sun
1 stop
26h 10mMEL-DXB
$1,375
31/7Wed
2 stops
26h 20mDXB-MEL
4/8Sun
1 stop
26h 10mMEL-DXB
$1,405
5/7Fri
1 stopSichuan Airlines
33h 20mDXB-MEL
8/8Thu
1 stopSichuan Airlines
30h 00mMEL-DXB
$1,463
7/6Fri
1 stopAir India
37h 30mDXB-MEL
14/6Fri
1 stopAir India
28h 55mMEL-DXB
$1,530
6/6Thu
1 stopAir India
24h 15mDXB-MEL
14/6Fri
1 stopAir India
20h 45mMEL-DXB
$1,533
24/7Wed
2 stopsIndiGo
31h 10mDXB-MEL
5/8Mon
2 stopsIndiGo
28h 50mMEL-DXB
$1,624
23/7Tue
1 stopSichuan Airlines
35h 35mDXB-MEL
8/8Thu
1 stopSichuan Airlines
30h 05mMEL-DXB
$1,670
31/7Wed
1 stopChina Southern
36h 05mDXB-MEL
17/8Sat
1 stopChina Southern
42h 45mMEL-DXB
$1,703
31/7Wed
1 stopChina Southern
40h 10mDXB-MEL
5/8Mon
1 stopChina Southern
38h 50mMEL-DXB
$1,761
20/7Sat
2 stopsIndiGo
31h 10mDXB-MEL
5/8Mon
2 stopsIndiGo
28h 50mMEL-DXB
$1,807

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
24/5Fri
2 stops
31h 55mSHJ-MEL
$458
28/5Tue
2 stops
40h 55mSHJ-MEL
$470
28/7Sun
2 stopsIndiGo
47h 55mAUH-MEL
$631
5/8Mon
2 stopsIndiGo
31h 10mDXB-MEL
$640
11/6Tue
1 stopCebu Pacific
43h 05mDXB-MEL
$689
7/6Fri
1 stopSichuan Airlines
33h 20mDXB-MEL
$692
6/6Thu
1 stopChina Southern
25h 25mDXB-MEL
$697
8/6Sat
1 stopSichuan Airlines
33h 30mDXB-MEL
$701
8/6Sat
1 stopChina Southern
25h 25mDXB-MEL
$704
9/6Sun
1 stopCebu Pacific
43h 05mDXB-MEL
$826

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Last minute flights to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
12/5Sun
multi-stopChina Southern
36h 05mDXB-MEL
17/5Fri
multi-stopChina Southern
38h 50mMEL-DXB
$1,293
9/5Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 15mSHJ-MEL
13/5Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
32h 25mMEL-SHJ
$1,544
13/5Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
18h 05mDXB-MEL
17/5Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 25mMEL-DXB
$2,300
9/5Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
25h 00mSHJ-MEL
13/5Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
26h 25mMEL-SHJ
$2,322
13/5Mon
multi-stopGulf Air
42h 40mAUH-MEL
17/5Fri
multi-stopGulf Air
28h 20mMEL-AUH
$2,353
13/5Mon
multi-stopSriLankan Airlines
33h 40mAUH-MEL
17/5Fri
multi-stopSriLankan Airlines
35h 50mMEL-AUH
$2,357
12/5Sun
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
35h 45mAUH-MEL
17/5Fri
directTurkish Airlines
14h 00mMEL-AUH
$2,386
9/5Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
17h 55mSHJ-MEL
13/5Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
18h 50mMEL-SHJ
$2,405
13/5Mon
multi-stopOman Air
27h 15mDXB-MEL
17/5Fri
multi-stopOman Air
24h 35mMEL-DXB
$2,468
9/5Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
23h 25mSHJ-MEL
13/5Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
18h 50mMEL-SHJ
$2,488

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