Traveling from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Melbourne 18 hours ahead of Kelowna.
Leave plenty of time to catch your YLW to MEL flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Right now, $552 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kelowna International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,435. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YLW to MEL if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Kelowna International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Of the departures from Kelowna International Airport, 60.54% land on time at their destination.
Central Kelowna to Kelowna International Airport is approximately 14 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to YLW? If you've booked an early flight from Kelowna International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're coming in on a late Kelowna International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEL:
Pick up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling to the center on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Kelowna International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Kelowna International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from YLW to MEL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Melbourne, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Travel about 467 kilometers north-east to Canberra to check off its leading attractions. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Geelong is another essential stop in Australia and is around 64 kilometers south-west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without a visit to Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.