Flying from Melbourne to Dallas: what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Dallas taking off from here.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the primary arrival point in Dallas.
Around 15 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Melbourne to Dallas flight.
Dallas is 16 hours behind Melbourne and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
The most popular route for flights from Melbourne to Dallas is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). There are four services every week between these two airports. If you want to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from MEL to DFW is the 13:00 Qantas service. If you prefer travelling later, the last scheduled departure is at 17:20 with Qantas.
To ensure you board your Melbourne to Dallas flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dallas
Right now, $436 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Dallas. The cheapest price for a return flight is $949. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Melbourne to Dallas flights.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Melbourne to Dallas is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're after a direct flight from Melbourne to Dallas, you can depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Travel from MEL to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in one continuous trip.
Qantas is a leading airline that offers direct Melbourne to Dallas plane tickets from MEL.
We make it a breeze to find a Melbourne to Dallas flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Dallas or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Arriving in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Dallas. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 25 minutes.
It usually takes 1 hour to get there on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Dallas, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near DFW:
Travel at your own pace with a Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Europcar or Thrifty and experience more of Dallas and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport around one week before your trip.
You'll find DFW at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
Central Dallas is around 10 kilometres from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). Once your flight from Melbourne to Dallas has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.
The journey will take about 50 minutes on public transport.
Easirent, Thrifty and Dollar make picking up a Dallas Love Field Airport rental car easy and quick. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from DAL three weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider selection of vehicles.
Dallas Love Field Airport can be found at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
Best time to go to Dallas
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Dallas. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Dallas in February.
Book a Melbourne to Dallas ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dallas to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Dallas in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
More about Dallas
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Dallas, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dallas:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are top attractions which should be on every Dallas itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Houston is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Dallas. Around 370 kilometres to the south, top sights here include The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
San Antonio is another well-known destination in United States and is around 402 kilometres south-west of Dallas. No trip is complete without a visit to The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.