Travelling from Cincinnati to Melbourne: what you need to know
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) is Cincinnati's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Cincinnati to Melbourne jetting off from here.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the major hub where you can land in Melbourne.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Cincinnati to Melbourne.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You will need an ETA for Australia if you have a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before you book your cheap flights from Cincinnati to Melbourne, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
Flying from Cincinnati
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Cincinnati to Melbourne that includes a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Travelling from central Cincinnati to CVG takes around 38 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 18 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is about 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 42 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Cincinnati to Melbourne. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Once you've hopped off your flight from Cincinnati to Melbourne, allow for a drive time of approximately 51 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take about 2 hours and 4 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Melbourne
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cincinnati to Melbourne is $790. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $2,525. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Cincinnati to Melbourne, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Cincinnati to Melbourne across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month for flights from Cincinnati to Melbourne. To skip the crowds, go to Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Cincinnati to Melbourne in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Cincinnati to Melbourne in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Cincinnati to Melbourne, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are must-visits when exploring Melbourne.
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