Traveling from Melbourne to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) out of here.
Phoenix is 18 hours behind Melbourne. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is located in Phoenix, which operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Melbourne to PHX. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to PHX departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Traveling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from the center of Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometers or so.
Unwind before your Melbourne to PHX flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80.09% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near PHX and turn in quicker:
Grab a Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport rental car and explore Phoenix and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Dollar and Thrifty are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport flight.
The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
The center of Phoenix is about 6 kilometers from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Travel times by car rental or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
Traveling by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Right now, $394 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $951. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to PHX, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Melbourne to PHX.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Melbourne to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Plan your visit to Phoenix in May for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Melbourne to PHX plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Phoenix to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Phoenix
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Phoenix right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport:
Camelback Mountain and Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain are just two of the major attractions to put on your Phoenix travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room.
Explore more of the United States
Phoenix has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 161 kilometers south-east of Phoenix, a visit to Tucson will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Saguaro National Park East Unit, Airplane Boneyard and National Parks Conservation.
Around 257 kilometers west of Phoenix, Yuma is another favorite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Old Victorian Yuma, Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area and Downtown Yuma.
