MEL

$353 Find Cheap Flights to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Melbourne departing on 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Melbourne Airport

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Melbourne
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Melbourne
Travelers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 22% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Flights Deals
Useful Info
Flights Deals

Cheap Flights to Melbourne

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals to Melbourne

Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Oct 2
Fiji Airways Logo
10:50 pm - 12:00 pmDFW-MEL
22h 10m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
1:30 pm - 4:30 pmMEL-DFW
18h 00m1 stop
$720Fiji Airways
Find Deal
Tue, Oct 14 - Wed, Nov 12
Fiji Airways Logo
11:55 pm - 1:00 pmLAX-MEL
19h 05m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
2:15 pm - 11:50 amMEL-LAX
16h 35m1 stop
$758Fiji Airways
Find Deal
Tue, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 19
Air New Zealand Logo
10:10 pm - 10:50 amLAX-MEL
19h 40m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
12:05 pm - 1:20 pmMEL-LAX
18h 15m1 stop
$841Air New Zealand
Find Deal
Tue, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 19
Air New Zealand Logo
10:10 pm - 10:50 amLAX-MEL
19h 40m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
12:05 pm - 1:20 pmMEL-LAX
18h 15m1 stop
$844Air New Zealand
Find Deal
Mon, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 8
United Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 7:30 amLAX-MEL
15h 55mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 6:45 amMEL-LAX
14h 15mnonstop
$946United Airlines
Find Deal
Mon, May 26 - Sun, Jun 8
United Airlines Logo
10:26 am - 8:15 amLAX-MEL
28h 49m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 6:45 amMEL-LAX
14h 15mnonstop
$949United Airlines
Find Deal
Tue, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 11
Qantas Airways Logo
9:50 pm - 6:45 amLAX-MEL
15h 55mnonstop
Qantas Airways Logo
11:55 am - 9:10 amMEL-LAX
14h 15mnonstop
$973Qantas Airways
Find Deal
Tue, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 17
Qantas Airways Logo
9:50 pm - 6:45 amLAX-MEL
15h 55mnonstop
Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 am - 7:00 amMEL-LAX
14h 15mnonstop
$974Qantas Airways
Find Deal
Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 12
American Airlines Logo
6:12 pm - 6:45 amSFO-MEL
19h 33m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 8:39 pmMEL-SFO
22h 34m1 stop
$1,001American Airlines
Find Deal
Sat, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 5
American Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 6:45 amSFO-MEL
28h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 9:51 pmMEL-SFO
26h 56m1 stop
$1,003American Airlines
Find Deal
Useful Info

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Melbourne

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.

What is the cheapest flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) was found on the route from Dallas, at $720 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $758 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Melbourne Airport?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Melbourne Airport from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Melbourne Airport costs $1,126 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $589 and departed from Honolulu. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport which costs $1,353 on average, and Dallas to Melbourne Airport, which costs $2,084 on average.

See prices from:

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Melbourne Airport is April, where tickets cost $1,369 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $2,394 and $1,803 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is March with an average price of $918.

What is a good deal for flights to Melbourne Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Melbourne Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Melbourne Airport for the following prices or less: From Los Angeles $1,232 round-trip, from San Francisco $1,249 round-trip, from Honolulu $1,486 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Book Cheap Melbourne Airport Plane Tickets

Low seasonAugust
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$353
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 31% increase in price.
Flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Melbourne based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • How to get from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Melbourne city center?

    Thanks to the close proximity between the two, downtown Melbourne can be reached via the Tullamarine Freeway. Outside the airport’s Arrivals Terminal passengers can find a great number of taxi ranks or car rental services; there is also the Skybus Super Shuttle that travels between the airport and the Southern Cross Railway Station. As well, both metropolitan and regional buses operate lines that connect the airport to Melbourne city center at different times throughout the day.

  • What kind of services does Melbourne Tullamarine Airport offer?

    In order to pamper its visitors, Tullamarine Airport offers a wide range of services such as free Wi-Fi, ATM machines and currency exchange desks, luggage storage facilities, massage chairs, a First Aid center and pharmacy, mobile charging stations, showers and water stations, and even an 18-hole golf course.

  • Does Melbourne Tullamarine Airport provide services to families with children?

    Yes, it does. In addition to baby changing and nursing facilities dedicated to infants, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport also features a Children’s Play Area located in Terminal 2, where children can find TVs offering a variety of cartoons and animated movies as well as toys and games.

  • What attractions are close to Essendon Airport?

    In addition to being close to downtown Melbourne, Essendon Airport is ideally located to reach popular attractions such as the Moonee Ponds Creek (5.7 miles to the northeast), the Spring Gully Reserve (2.2 miles to the west), and the Essendon Cricket Ground (3 miles to the south).

  • Can I take a rideshare from the airport to the city center of Melbourne?

    Yes, it is possible to take an Uber or a Lyft from the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to the city center. The drive will take about 30min. You can find the rideshare pickup points outside of baggage claim in Lane 3 of the forecourt and on Level 1 of the Terminal 4 parking lot. Be sure to check where your driver will be picking you up once you order one from the app.

  • Does the Melbourne Airport (MEL) offer assistance for people who are traveling with limited mobility?

    Yes, MEL offers services for passengers with limited mobility in the form of wheelchair rentals, assistance navigating the airport upon arrival, and accessible facilities. They also have a hidden disability program which includes a sunflower lanyard, a sensory map, and other special assistance.

  • Can I fly directly to Melbourne from any major US cities?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from the US to Melbourne currently available. However, you will be able to find convenient journeys with just one layover. Regardless of where you start your journey, you will likely have layovers in Los Angeles (LAX), Sydney (SYD), Brisbane (BNE), or Nadi (NAD). These flights are operated usually by American Airlines, Fiji Airways, United Airlines, or Qantas Airways.

  • Can I take a free shuttle to my hotel near MEL?

    Yes, there are several hotels near the Melbourne Airport that offer free shuttle service to and from the airport. The shuttle bus pickup point is located between Terminals 1 and 2. Go across the crossing to the third lane and wait in front of the designated bus shelter. You may have to book your complimentary shuttle in advance, so be sure to double check with your hotel prior to arrival.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) was found on the route from Dallas, at $720 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $758 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Melbourne Airport from central Melbourne?

    Melbourne Airport is 12 miles from the center of Melbourne.

  • How much is a flight to Melbourne?

    On average, a flight to Melbourne costs $1,126. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $589 and departed from Honolulu Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne is Sunday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,325. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $1,520 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine).

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Melbourne Airport?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Melbourne Airport is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $1,683 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Melbourne Airport is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,967.

  • How many direct flights to Melbourne Airport are there each week?

    Each week there are around 24 direct flights from within United States to Melbourne Airport. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) for the following prices or less: From Dallas/Fort Worth $1,763, from Los Angeles $3,045, from San Francisco $3,052
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight deals.
  • Flights to Melbourne, Australia, usually land at Tullamarine Airport. The only international airport in the Melbourne metropolitan area, it is the second busiest airport in Australia, with millions of passengers walking through its doors every year. It is located 14 miles from Melbourne city center.
  • If you want to enjoy a spot of shopping before departing, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport certainly delivers: with its hundreds of shops spread out over four terminals, this passenger hub is a shopper’s Mecca, regardless what you are looking for. Eating at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is also not a problem thanks to the many restaurants and food concession points.
  • If you want to relax before your flight and enjoy reading your newspaper in a peaceful environment, head to one of the many airport lounges. Some are linked to a specific membership programs but many others feature a pay-per-use option and, once inside, you can enjoy amenities such as rest areas, comfortable seating, complimentary newspapers and magazines, snacks and drinks, and TV.
  • Passengers that would have to travel to and from the airport at night might choose to rest in one of the many hotels located just minutes from the airport. All of which feature shuttle service, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary breakfast, some hotels also offer day rooms (subject to availability) for those who want to take a nap during a long stopover.
  • Although Tullamarine Airport is the most used, flights to Melbourne might also land at Avalon Airport (21 miles to the southwest), Essendon Airport (10 miles to the northwest), or Moorabbin Airport (18.5 miles to the south).
  • If you are picking up a rental car when you land at Melbourne Airport (MEL), you will need to make your way to the car rental center. The car rental center is located on the ground floor of the Terminal 1, 2, and 3 parking lot.
  • If you are traveling with animals to Melbourne Airport, you should know that the only pet relief areas available are outside the terminal building on the east end, so carry something in your pocket to clean up after them if necessary.
  • If you need to exchange currency when you arrive at MEL, you can go to the Prosegur Foreign Exchange offices in the airport. These are located at Terminal 2 Gate 7, Terminal 2 near baggage claim, and Terminal 2 near the P check in counter.
  • If you want to relax after your long flight to Melbourne before heading into the city, visit one of the open access lounges: The House Lounge, Marhaba Lounge, or the Plaza Premium Lounge. These lounges are located in Terminal 2 for international departures.
  • If you want to smoothly navigate the Melbourne Airport after you land, download the Melbourne Airport mobile app. It has a taxi calculator, an airport map, exclusive deals on food within the airport, and more.

Top 5 airlines flying to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Melbourne. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 191 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.5Food
7.5Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Comfort
Airline reviews

.very good and as I needed wheelchair assistance all staff excellent.. only suggestion is get rid of those plastic chairs hard to ride in and staff have trouble compared to others. Everything else very good experience. Will use Fiji Air again.

8.0 ExcellentGrant, May 2025NAN - AKL
Read more Fiji Airways reviews

.very good and as I needed wheelchair assistance all staff excellent.. only suggestion is get rid of those plastic chairs hard to ride in and staff have trouble compared to others. Everything else very good experience. Will use Fiji Air again.

In-flight entertainment options could use a refresh, Consider a tie-up with Spotify for more current music and with IMDB or other service for newer selections/movie ratings.

See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

6 hour delay and they didnt try to make up any time during an over 10 hour flight

Very good; seat made ready for bed after meal, a plus since one airline covered the seat at the start.

Entertainment was not good. Seems like liquor should’ve been advertised only beer and wine was even though I saw others getting liquor didn’t realize I could. And the food to me could’ve been a little bit.

Food choices perhaps not the best. Only offered beer and wine, when it appeared other liquor was available. Entertainment wasn’t so good.

They charged me over a $1000 dollars to bring two surfboard bags as check baggage. Inappropriate and I would avoid flying sgain

The experience on Fiji Airways was absolutely amazing. Streamlined. All staff was amazing. Pleasant. Friendly. Extremely helpful.

Business class Seats on the A350 from Nan to YVR were wonderful. The flight crew was okay but could do with better training. Toilets were clean but ran out of paper towels towards the end of the flight. The food/menu and the wine offered really needs considerable improvement. Dinner options were either Bolani, a beef sandwich (even this could be made much better), or paneer butter masala. Unfortunately, if you are not a fan of Fijian food, there isn’t much choice. Dessert was either turmeric ice cream or fruits but unfortunately, they were out of fruit! So the only option was turmeric ice cream. I’m not certain how many passengers like turmeric but I am not one of them. They need to cater to a more diverse group of people. Perhaps they need a new chef? The movies& tv shows were mostly older so I didn’t find that interesting either. It was however, fun to view the plane’s exterior cameras as we take off and land. The best thing about this flight are the business class seats.

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

we were delayed going into and out of Newark Airport by 3-4 hours each way. Excuses/reasons given were misleading. Weather was cited at first when there was NO weather issue. Turns out Newark had a shortage of staff and runway construction. United knew this and should have NOT scheduled flights when they know we would be delayed so long. I will avoid United and EWR airport at all cost going forward. Delta never looked so good.

The seat and leg room was not good. The food and beverage service was good.

Liked fold flat bed. Didn’t like having no window. Didn’t like poor choice of food and being served dinner very late, hours after take off of a 7:40pm flight. Servers not friendly. Food horrible in business class.

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

DFW-LHR Toilets not kept clean Too cramped. Aisles so narrow crew were constantly banging into people on the aisle seats. Even then, the carts used are reduced width. Other than that it was a decent flight on both legs

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

At the beginning of the flight there was some turbulence and the announcement was made that there would be no beverage service. The turbulence only last about 5 minutes then it was smooth sailing. I noticed that first class got their service, but the rest of us did not.

Update departure times in a more timely manner. We are not boarding on time if the plane isn’t arriving until after our scheduled departure time.

Update.us on flight information in a more timely manner. Don’t say we are boarding on time ten minutes before the boarding time when the aircraft isn’t arriving for another forty minutes.

The boarding was pretty easy. However, the first class seats are not lay flat as other airlines (like JetBlue) has and therefore sleeping was a challenge.

It was nobody’s fault - but the plane came 4-hrs late and we were updated randomly in 20-30 mins increments which left us hostage to sit and wait expectantly. It was very long and got very late. Our plane didn’t land until nearly 1 am! Also the toilet wasn’t working. The hosts were nice enough but were clearly “about to pass out” as one told me. Lastly, there was no snack or even time for it. Just a bad experience overall.

Was a normal flight but it was delayed, and there wasn't an explanation.

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

Pitch was very small. Knees were on the seat back in front of me.

Traveling to a place near Melbourne?

Book flights to Melbourne if you plan to visit one of these locations
Apollo Bay
Lorne
Sorrento
St Kilda
Daylesford

Everything you need to know for your flight to Melbourne

Flights with popular airlines flying to Melbourne

Flight deals from the most popular airlines with KAYAK users flying the route

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights, car rentals and package deals with KAYAK.