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Cheapest plane ticket found	$79
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	1 hr, 39 mins
Places to go	160
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	7,922

Melbourne to Australia flight deals

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best roundtrip flight from Melbourne to Australia? If you want to travel next month, roundtrip fares start from $81. Find the lowest prices on one-way and roundtrip flight tickets right here.

Sydney.$79 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 11, returning Fri, May 14.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Avalon on Tue, May 11, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Sydney on Fri, May 14, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $79, select.

Launceston.$81 per passenger.Departing Tue, Mar 2, returning Tue, Mar 16.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, Mar 2, arriving in Launceston.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Launceston on Tue, Mar 16, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $81, select.

Newcastle.$81 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 6, returning Mon, May 10.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, May 6, arriving in Newcastle Williamtown.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Newcastle Williamtown on Mon, May 10, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $81, select.

Adelaide.$84 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 8, returning Thu, Jul 15.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Avalon on Thu, Jul 8, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Adelaide on Thu, Jul 15, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $84, select.

Gold Coast.$105 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 25, returning Wed, May 26.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Avalon on Tue, May 25, arriving in Gold Coast.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Gold Coast on Wed, May 26, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $105, select.

Hobart.$109 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jan 9, returning Tue, Jan 12.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, Jan 9, arriving in Hobart.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Hobart on Tue, Jan 12, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $109, select.

Ballina.$130 per passenger.Departing Fri, Feb 19, returning Thu, Feb 25.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, Feb 19, arriving in Ballina Byron Gateway.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Ballina Byron Gateway on Thu, Feb 25, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $130, select.

Brisbane.$132 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 1, returning Wed, Mar 3.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Avalon on Mon, Mar 1, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Brisbane on Wed, Mar 3, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $132, select.

Canberra.$135 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 5, returning Tue, Nov 24.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, Nov 5, arriving in Canberra.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Canberra on Tue, Nov 24, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $135, select.

Sunshine Coast.$141 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 10, returning Wed, Nov 18.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Sunshine Coast on Wed, Nov 18, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $141, select.

Hervey Bay.$147 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jun 12, returning Sun, Jun 27.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, Jun 12, arriving in Hervey Bay.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Hervey Bay on Sun, Jun 27, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $147, select.

Uluru.$164 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 17, returning Thu, Jan 7.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, Dec 17, arriving in Ayers Rock / Connellan.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Ayers Rock / Connellan on Thu, Jan 7, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $164, select.

Townsville.$169 per passenger.Departing Wed, Feb 10, returning Fri, Feb 26.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, Feb 10, arriving in Townsville.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Townsville on Fri, Feb 26, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $169, select.

Cairns.$176 per passenger.Departing Tue, Mar 23, returning Sat, Mar 27.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, Mar 23, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Cairns on Sat, Mar 27, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $176, select.

Proserpine.$198 per passenger.Departing Sun, Dec 6, returning Wed, Dec 16.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, Dec 6, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) on Wed, Dec 16, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $198, select.

Busselton.$249 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 9, returning Sun, May 23.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, May 9, arriving in Busselton Margaret River.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Busselton Margaret River on Sun, May 23, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $249, select.

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Alternative Melbourne to Australia routes

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Flights from Melbourne to Australia FAQs

What is the cheapest flight to Australia from Melbourne?

The cheapest flight from Melbourne to Australia costs $79.

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When is it the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Australia?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Australia is May. See if any of these flights in May suit you.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Australia flight route?

We've taken a look at the year ahead using our flights calendar. The cheapest flight route from Melbourne to Australia is Melbourne to Sydney. You can buy a ticket to fly this route from $79.

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How long is the flight from Melbourne to Australia?

The average flight time from Melbourne to Australia is 1 hour and 11 minutes.

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Australia from Melbourne?

Looking at the year ahead, the cheapest airline flying to Australia from Melbourne is Jetstar.

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Cheapest flights to Australia from Melbourne

How to find cheap flights from Melbourne to Australia

$79 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight from Melbourne to Australia.
You'll be traveling from Melbourne into Sydney in Sydney with that fare.
For one-way travel, the lowest available price right now is $39.
Flexible about where you land? Enter 'Australia' in the 'To' field to compare fares to different cities.
There are plenty of ways to arrive in Australia, with roughly ten airports to pick from.
To compare more prices, choose 'Add nearby airports' to include all airports close to where you're departing from and heading to.
Pay less and have more options by booking in advance. Leave it too late and you might have to compromise on timing, airline or cost.
Stay on top of fare changes by creating a Price Alert. Download the Skyscanner app (if you haven't already) to get instant updates.

Best time to fly from Melbourne to Australia

If saving money matters, May is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight from Melbourne to Australia.
Midweek travel can often work out better for your budget. Prices are generally cheaper on Tuesdays and Wednesdays than at the weekend.
April, July and September mark the height of the travel season in Australia, with July the busiest of the three. Visit then for a livelier experience and plenty of activity.
For a slower-paced trip, February, March and May are a smart choice. March is the quietest month.

Flights from Melbourne to Australia: what to expect

Your flight from Melbourne will depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
From Melbourne, you can fly nonstop to around 30 airports across Australia.
Roughly 1,758 direct flights operate each week between Melbourne and destinations around Australia.
The leading airlines flying this route include:
The most popular routes from Melbourne to Australia include Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide.
King Island is the quickest destination to fly to at around 50 minutes, while Broome has the longest flight time at roughly 4 hours 40 minutes.
The average journey on this route comes in at around 2 hours 5 minutes.

Popular places to visit in Australia

Sydney

This New South Wales city is one of the top destinations for Melbourne to Australia flights. Start your sightseeing at major attractions like Sydney Harbour Bridge, Port Jackson and Sydney Opera House.
Sydney Airport (SYD) handles the majority of international flights into Sydney.
Looking for the perfect place to stay? Check out the lineup of hotels in Sydney.

Melbourne

Get to know this Victoria city's highlights including Melbourne's Gardens, Melbourne Park and Arts Centre Melbourne.
When working out where to land, your options include Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) and Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB).
The same magic that drives our flight search can also help you find the most competitive room rates around. Use it to compare prices and availability across hotels in Melbourne.

Brisbane

Drop by leading attractions like Gallery of Modern Art, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and South Bank Beach while you're in this corner of Queensland.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) is the main airport to plan your flight around.
From fly-in, fly-out trips to longer stays, hotels in Brisbane cater to all kinds of styles and budgets.

Visiting Australia for the first time? Here's what you need to know

Entry rules can vary depending on your passport, length of stay and travel plans, so check before you go. Airlines and official embassy sites will have the most up-to-date advice on visas or any other documentation you may need.
You'll be using the Australian dollar (AUD) for your daily spending. Debit and credit cards are widely accepted almost everywhere you go.
Australia has a population of around 27 million. The capital city is Canberra.
Standard time zones in this destination vary, from UTC+8 to UTC+11.
For a warmer trip to Australia, consider going in January.
Time your visit for around July if you prefer cooler conditions.
January is typically the wettest month, while March is the driest.
Sydney New Year's Eve, the Australian Open and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival are some of the major events here. Consider booking your Melbourne to Australia flight around moments like these for a different travel experience.

Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental

Found that cheap flight from Melbourne to Australia? Now work out where you're going to stay and how you'll get around. Check out the range of hotels in Australia and filter your search by location, price range and more. You can also browse car rental options in Australia and choose from pickup locations in cities or at airports.

Australia hotels and car rentals

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