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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Delhi to Melbourne Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 2:35 am and lands at 2:52 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:45 pm and lands at 7:02 am.

The flight takes about 12h 17m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Delhi to Melbourne Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from New Delhi to Melbourne Airport takes 12h 17m, covering 6,328 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from New Delhi to Melbourne Airport range from $804 to $1,046, with an average of $921 over the past 12 months. Anything below $804 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $921 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $724 round-trip via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), compared to $994 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $95–$95 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on New Delhi to Melbourne Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from New Delhi to Melbourne Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $737, which is 38% above the typical average for this route.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Simba Car Hire

Flights from New Delhi to Melbourne Airport usually depart from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and arrive at Melbourne (MEL).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New Delhi to Melbourne Airport route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 48m.

One-stop flights from New Delhi to Melbourne Airport most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from New Delhi to Melbourne Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $890 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $944, a difference of $54.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between New Delhi and Melbourne Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Air India
• Qantas Airways

Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 48m, compared with 16h 07m via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and 16h 31m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Melbourne Airport is 5 hours ahead of New Delhi (Eastern Australia Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne Airport are Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Cricket Ground and Crown Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New Delhi to Melbourne Airport flights:

• Air India: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) has both short- and long-term parking options available. If you’ll be getting dropped off at the airport, short-term parking prices range from around ₹100 to ₹500 (approximately A$ 1.78 to A$ 8.91), depending on how many hours your friend or family member stays. If you’ll be leaving your car for the duration of your trip, prices start at around ₹3,325 (approximately A$ 59) per week.

There are actually two domestic terminals at New Delhi Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Check your itinerary to confirm which terminal your domestic flight will be arriving at. Once you’ve collected your bags, follow the signs to the Inter-Terminal Transfer Counter, which will be in the arrivals hall of your terminal. The shuttle departs every 20min or so and takes around 20min to get to Terminal 3 (the international terminal).