How to find cheap flights from Melbourne
$28 is currently the cheapest price for a one-way flight from Melbourne. It departs from Melbourne Tullamarine.
You can find round-trip fares from as little as $70.
The cheapest city you can travel to from Melbourne is Launceston.
Comparing flights across different airports in Melbourne can help you avoid overpaying. Browse the fares from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) and Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB).
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Be strategic with timing when booking your plane tickets from Melbourne. For domestic flights, try to secure your seats one to three months ahead, while international trips are often best booked two to six months in advance.
If you know where you want to fly to, choose 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search. This will display fares to all airports in or around your destination.
Willing to go wherever the cheap flights are? Set 'Melbourne' as your departure city and choose 'Explore everywhere' as your destination. Then sort by 'Cheapest flights' to find the best fares.
Flying from Melbourne: what you need to know
All departures from Melbourne use the local UTC+11 time zone.
Popular airlines flying from Melbourne are listed below, each with one example of an airport they operate from:
Qantas: Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Virgin Australia: Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Jetstar: Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Know the entry rules before you go if you're visiting another country. They can differ depending on your passport and travel plans, so always check with trusted sources like your embassy or airline.
Best time to fly from Melbourne
Flights departing from Melbourne are usually the cheapest in August.
April is typically the busiest month to travel. You can expect more flight choices during peak periods like this, though fares are usually higher as well.
Cheaper tickets are easier to find in May, which is the quietest time to fly out of the city.
Consider booking a flight from Melbourne leaving Tuesday or Wednesday. Midweek is usually a more affordable time to travel compared to weekends.
Where to fly to from Melbourne
Pack your bags and head off to Singapore, Auckland or Denpasar. They're among the most popular international destinations to visit from Melbourne.
If you'd rather keep your plans local, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide are standout choices.
Want to discover more of the world? When flying from Melbourne, the most visited countries include New Zealand, China and Singapore.
The shortest flight out of Melbourne is to King Island, taking roughly 50 minutes.
Leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Around 19 kilometers from the city center, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is the busiest airport for flights from Melbourne.
Driving from the center takes 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions. Public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
These are the airlines most travelers fly with out of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Have an early flight out or just want departure day to feel a little less hectic? Book one of these hotels near MEL and enjoy a smoother start to your trip:
Flying out of Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV)
Around 48 kilometers from the city center, Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) is another option to weigh up when searching for flight tickets from Melbourne.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 1 hour 20 minutes. If you're driving from the center, it'll take 1 hour or so.
You can travel to your next destination from AVV with Jetstar.
Consider staying near Melbourne Avalon Airport the day before your flight from Melbourne. Whether you're juggling bags and small travelers or just want to be close to your boarding gate, Corio Bay Motel delivers on convenience.
Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) departures
Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) adds to the list of the city's airports. It's about 11 kilometers from central Melbourne.
The drive from the center to the airport takes roughly 20 minutes. If you're catching public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
Book your flight out of Melbourne from Melbourne Essendon Airport, then browse nearby hotels to stay close to your departure point. These are built around the airport experience: