Travelling from Cleveland to Melbourne: what you need to know
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is Cleveland's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Cleveland to Melbourne departing from here.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the major hub where you can touch down in Melbourne.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Cleveland to Melbourne.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you have a passport from United States, you'll need an ETA to enter Australia. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Cleveland to Melbourne for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and certainly before flying.
Flying from Cleveland
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from Cleveland to Melbourne that includes a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
CLE is around 24 kilometres from central Cleveland. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 23 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 25 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Cleveland to Melbourne, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to the centre of Melbourne takes about 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 42 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near MEL if you're catching a late flight from Cleveland to Melbourne. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
The centre of Melbourne is around 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). Once your flight from Cleveland to Melbourne has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 51 minutes.
The journey will take approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cleveland to Melbourne
Currently, $994 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cleveland to Melbourne. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,298. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from Cleveland to Melbourne, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Cleveland to Melbourne throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from Cleveland to Melbourne is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has dropped.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cleveland to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Cleveland to Melbourne. July is the most popular month to travel to Melbourne. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Cleveland to Melbourne in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Cleveland to Melbourne sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Melbourne right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Cleveland to Melbourne:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are must-visits when exploring Melbourne.
Complete your Melbourne trip with a car rental
Finding you a cheap flight from Cleveland to Melbourne isn't our only party trick. Check out our car rentals in Melbourne and see the sights your way. We search for deals from trusted car rental companies and put them all in one place. You can instantly compare rates and then book with no fees.