Cheap flights to Melbourne
Melbourne
Expert tip
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Local tips for exploring Melbourne
Best times to book
High Season: December-February
Low Season: June-August
Average temperature by month
Warmest: January (avg. 26°C)
Coolest: July (avg. 10°C)
Average rainfall by month
Highest: May (avg. 60mm)
Lowest: January (avg. 40mm)
How far in advance to book a flight
3-4 months in advance for high season
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
Local etiquette tips
Polite and friendly interactions
Café culture; enjoy and respect local coffee shops
Appreciation for arts and culture
Hidden Gems
Street art and cafe-hopping in the city's iconic laneways.
Day trips to Yarra Valley wineries.
Queen Victoria Market buzz.
Currency & exchange rates
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Exchange rates vary; check current rates
What to pack
Layers for changeable weather
Comfortable walking shoes
Umbrella or rain jacket for unpredictable rain
Frequently asked questions
The Autumn months (March to May) are generally considered to be the best time to visit Melbourne. With the Summer heat gone & Winter on the way the average temperatures range from about 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. This is the best time to visit if you want to enjoy outdoor activities, such as exploring the city's parks and gardens, or visiting local wineries.
The cheapest flight season is between March & May - the summer heat is over but winter hasn't officially begun so expect less people travelling!
The best time of day to get the cheapest flight to Melbourne is either early in the morning or late at night - you'll beat the rush!
The closest airport to Melbourne is Tullamarine which also serves as the best airport for all flight routes.
An IATA (International Air Transport Association) airport code is a three-letter code that is used to identify airports around the world. For example, MEL is the IATA airport code for Melbourne Airport. Sometimes, it's just that simple!
There are a number of airline services like Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar & REX who fly direct to and from Melbourne - check them all out here:
To get the best deal on a flight to Melbourne, it's generally recommended to book your flight at least a few months in advance. Prices can fluctuate daily, so it's a good idea to keep an eye on prices through the Flight Centre App & Website - then book when you see a good deal.
Yes! Direct flights to Melbourne operate daily from all major Australian airports with some smaller regional airports requiring a stop on the way.
The best airport to get a connecting flight out of Melbourne is Tullamarine which also serves as the best airport for all flight routes.
Your flight will land in and depart from Tullamarine, which serves as the main airport for Melbourne city.
Other flights from Melbourne
Melbourne to Sydney
Melbourne to Brisbane
Melbourne to Adelaide
Melbourne to Perth
Melbourne to Gold Coast
Melbourne to Hobart
Melbourne to Launceston
Melbourne to Canberra
Melbourne to Newcastle
Melbourne to Sunshine Coast
Melbourne to Darwin
Melbourne to Cairns
Melbourne to Mildura
Melbourne to Townsville
Melbourne to Bali
Melbourne to London
Melbourne to Auckland
Melbourne to Queenstown
Melbourne to Devonport
Melbourne to New Delhi
Other flights to Melbourne
Bali to Melbourne
Sydney to Melbourne
Gold Coast to Melbourne
Brisbane to Melbourne
London to Melbourne
Tokyo to Melbourne
Perth to Melbourne
Cairns to Melbourne
Adelaide to Melbourne
Auckland to Melbourne
Los Angeles to Melbourne
Sunshine Coast to Melbourne
Phuket to Melbourne
Hobart to Melbourne
Rome to Melbourne
Darwin to Melbourne
Athens to Melbourne
Queenstown to Melbourne
Bangkok to Melbourne
Nadi to Melbourne
Melbourne to Sydney
Melbourne to Brisbane
Melbourne to Adelaide
Melbourne to Perth
Melbourne to Gold Coast
Melbourne to Hobart
Melbourne to Launceston
Melbourne to Canberra
Melbourne to Newcastle
Melbourne to Sunshine Coast
Melbourne to Darwin
Melbourne to Cairns
Melbourne to Mildura
Melbourne to Townsville
Melbourne to Bali
Melbourne to London
Melbourne to Auckland
Melbourne to Queenstown
Melbourne to Devonport
Melbourne to New Delhi
Bali to Melbourne
Sydney to Melbourne
Gold Coast to Melbourne
Brisbane to Melbourne
London to Melbourne
Tokyo to Melbourne
Perth to Melbourne
Cairns to Melbourne
Adelaide to Melbourne
Auckland to Melbourne
Los Angeles to Melbourne
Sunshine Coast to Melbourne
Phuket to Melbourne
Hobart to Melbourne
Rome to Melbourne
Darwin to Melbourne
Athens to Melbourne
Queenstown to Melbourne
Bangkok to Melbourne
Nadi to Melbourne