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Melbourne.$43 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 May.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 21 May, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $43, select.
Melbourne.$46 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jul.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $46, select.
Melbourne.$47 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Jun.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Launceston on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $47, select.
Melbourne.$48 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Apr.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $48, select.
Melbourne.$49 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Feb.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 4 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $49, select.
Melbourne.$49 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Aug.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Launceston on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $49, select.
Melbourne.$50 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Mar.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $50, select.
Melbourne.$50 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Jan.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Thu, 15 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $50, select.

Find the cheapest time to fly to Melbourne

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Apr
from $48
May
from $43
Jun
from $47
Jul
from $46
Aug
from $49
Sep
from $51
Oct
from $51
Nov
from $51
Dec
from $51
Jan
from $50
Feb
from $49
Mar
from $50

Airports in Melbourne

Compare routes to Melbourne below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Direct flights to Melbourne

Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Melbourne is 1 hour and 15 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Canberra.
There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
Qantas, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Jetstar and Etihad Airways all fly direct to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly to Melbourne is usually May.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – you can fly direct to Melbourne Essendon Airport or Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, and the average flight time is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Melbourne is $88. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
The cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Avalon – which is 50.1 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from $88.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Melbourne is Thursday, 15 May 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The average temperature in Melbourne in April is around 15°C. The warmest month in Melbourne is typically February, which averages 26°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September, and it usually rains the least in March.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

Flying to Melbourne

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$43
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 7 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week6,539

Discover Melbourne

What can I do in Melbourne?

 

There’s so much to see and do in Melbourne, it’s no wonder it is called the Culture Capital of Australia. Tour the city centre for a chance at ducking into the Melbourne Museum, visiting the Planetarium, or see Captain Cook’s cottage in Fitzroy Gardens.

 

Explore Melbourne’s culinary reputation by spending an evening in Brunswick or Fitzroy, or enjoy the sandy beaches, trendy cafes, and live entertainment venues of St. Kilda—home to the famed Luna Park. Read Skyscanner’s guide to St. Kilda for a chance to learn more about this popular part of the city.

 

Sports fans should head to the MCG or the Rod Laver Arena, with the former hosting AFL tournaments, and the latter famed for the Australian Open Tennis matches. Whatever your interests, Melbourne will find a way to rise up to them.

 

What airlines fly to Melbourne?

 

 

When is the best time to book?

 

  • The best time to book flights to Melbourne is 13-19 weeks before you intend to fly. However, if you a booking a last minute getaway, check out our booking guide for helpful tips on how to save money.
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    What are the visa requirements?

     

    • Australian passport holders do not need a visa. If you are not a resident or citizen, then we recommend that you visit the Australian Embassy website for information on entry requirements.

     

    How long is the flight?

     

    • Nonstop flights from Sydney, Adelaide, or Brisbane take about 1-3 hours. From Perth or Darwin, around 3-4 hours.

     

    When is the best time to visit Melbourne?

     

    • March to May is the best time to visit Melbourne, as there are lots of festivals on, and the daily average temperature is 10-20°

     

    What are the average costs in Melbourne?

     

    • Buying a cappuccino in Melbourne will cost $3.95.
    • The currency is in Australian Dollars (AUD).

     

    What airport will I arrive at?

     

    • Melbourne has 3 airports, these are the Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, the Avalon Airport, and the Essendon Airport. But the airport you are most likely to fly into is the Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, which is the second busiest airport in Australia. This airport has 4 terminals, and the largest range of amenities, such as ATMs, information desks, restaurants and bars, shops, charging points, and free WiFi.

     

    How to get from the airport to Melbourne?

     

    • Buses and shuttle services connect all 3 airports to Melbourne’s city centre.
    • A taxi from Melbourne Tullamarine to the city centre will cost you $60 and take 35 minutes. From Avalon Airport, the fare will cost $120 and take an hour. From Essendon Airport the fare will cost $45 and take 30 minutes.

     

    Any useful tips?

     

    • Tipping at restaurants is not required, but it is common to tip around 10%.

     

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