How long is the flight to Melbourne?

The duration of your flight to Melbourne depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Melbourne on KAYAK are from Sydney , which takes 21h 36m , Brisbane , which takes 25h 10m, Melbourne , which takes 26h 07m, and Perth , which takes 28h 59m.

How far is Melbourne Airport from central Melbourne?

The city center of Melbourne is 3 miles from Melbourne Airport.

What is the name of Melbourne’s airport?

There is only 1 airport in Melbourne, called Melbourne Airport (MLB). It can also be referred to as Melbourne or Orlando Melbourne Intl.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Melbourne?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Melbourne.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Melbourne?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Melbourne?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Melbourne?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How many direct flights to Melbourne are there each day?

There are around 40 direct flights from within Australia to Melbourne every day. Most flights depart in the evening, with 40% of flights departing in the evening.

How many direct flights to Melbourne are there each week?

Each week there are around 277 direct flights from within Australia to Melbourne. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

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Thu, Jan 14 - Sat, Feb 6

1:35 pm - 11:54 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MLB Melbourne

26h 19m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:48 pm - 6:50 amMLB Melbourne-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

44h 02m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

$1,745Delta

Thu, Jan 14 - Sat, Feb 6

2:05 pm - 10:27 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MLB Melbourne

24h 22m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 8:15 amMLB Melbourne-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 15m3 stops Charlotte Douglas New York John F Kennedy Intl Auckland Intl

$1,943Qantas Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 4

10:40 am - 11:54 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MLB Melbourne

29h 14m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 8:30 amMLB Melbourne-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

$1,946Delta

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16

11:10 am - 11:14 amSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MLB Melbourne

40h 04m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 9:00 amMLB Melbourne-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 00m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Los Angeles

$1,965American Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Sat, Feb 6

6:55 am - 5:26 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MLB Melbourne

26h 31m3 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

12:56 pm - 10:20 amMLB Melbourne-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 24m3 stops Charlotte Douglas Los Angeles Brisbane

$2,158Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 4

2:05 pm - 10:27 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MLB Melbourne

24h 22m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

12:56 pm - 10:20 amMLB Melbourne-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 24m3 stops Charlotte Douglas Los Angeles Brisbane

$2,318Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 4

8:30 am - 10:27 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MLB Melbourne

29h 57m3 stops Melbourne Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

12:56 pm - 10:20 amMLB Melbourne-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 24m3 stops Charlotte Douglas Los Angeles Brisbane

$2,334Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 22

10:40 am - 11:09 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MLB Melbourne

28h 29m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:21 am - 8:30 amMLB Melbourne-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 09m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

$2,392Delta

Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 17

11:10 am - 11:18 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MLB Melbourne

28h 08m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

11:56 am - 9:00 amMLB Melbourne-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 04m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Los Angeles

$2,417Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Sun, Nov 29

11:10 am - 11:09 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MLB Melbourne

27h 59m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

11:27 am - 9:00 amMLB Melbourne-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 33m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Los Angeles

$2,427American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Australia to Melbourne

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

11:10 am - 12:14 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MLB Melbourne

41h 04m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

12:44 pm - 9:00 amMLB Melbourne-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

52h 16m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Los Angeles

$2,360American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

11:10 am - 12:14 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MLB Melbourne

41h 04m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 6:55 amMLB Melbourne-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

56h 55m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,361American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

11:10 am - 10:36 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MLB Melbourne

27h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 9:00 amMLB Melbourne-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

59h 00m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Los Angeles

$2,364American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

11:10 am - 10:36 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MLB Melbourne

27h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 6:25 amMLB Melbourne-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

56h 25m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Los Angeles

$2,365American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

11:15 am - 10:36 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MLB Melbourne

27h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 8:15 amMLB Melbourne-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 15m3 stops Charlotte Douglas New York John F Kennedy Intl Auckland Intl

$2,450American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

11:10 am - 10:36 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MLB Melbourne

27h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 8:15 amMLB Melbourne-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 15m3 stops Charlotte Douglas New York John F Kennedy Intl Auckland Intl

$2,451American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

1:05 pm - 11:56 amSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MLB Melbourne

37h 51m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 9:00 amMLB Melbourne-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 00m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Los Angeles

$2,454Qantas Airways

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

11:10 am - 10:36 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MLB Melbourne

27h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 8:15 amMLB Melbourne-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 15m3 stops Charlotte Douglas New York John F Kennedy Intl Auckland Intl

$2,455American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

9:45 am - 11:56 amSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MLB Melbourne

41h 11m3 stops Auckland Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 9:00 amMLB Melbourne-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 00m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Los Angeles

$2,535Qantas Airways

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Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How long is the flight to Melbourne?: The duration of your flight to Melbourne depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Melbourne on KAYAK are from Sydney, which takes 21h 36m, Brisbane, which takes 25h 10m, Melbourne, which takes 26h 07m, and Perth, which takes 28h 59m.
How many direct flights to Melbourne are there each day?: There are around 40 direct flights from within Australia to Melbourne every day. Most flights depart in the evening, with 40% of flights departing in the evening.

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Flight from Sydney to Melbourne

How far is Melbourne Airport from central Melbourne?
The city center of Melbourne is 3 miles from Melbourne Airport.
What is the name of Melbourne’s airport?
There is only 1 airport in Melbourne, called Melbourne Airport (MLB). It can also be referred to as Melbourne or Orlando Melbourne Intl.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Melbourne?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Melbourne.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Melbourne?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Melbourne?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Melbourne?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.
How many direct flights to Melbourne are there each week?
Each week there are around 277 direct flights from within Australia to Melbourne. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.