What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Melbourne . Flying to Melbourne in July will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Can I find cheaper flights to Melbourne if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Melbourne on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Melbourne.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne?

null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around R492, however they can be found for as little as R337.

Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 20 minutes).

Does Melbourne Airport have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Melbourne Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Melbourne Airport?

Yes. Melbourne Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 1 Bed King Bed W Parking & Walk to St Kilda Beach is the closest property to Melbourne Airport (0,0 km away from Melbourne Airport).

Melbourne Airport is MEL. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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Average price	R20 957
Return from	R16 880
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週日 19/511:20JNB - MEL

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

週六 1/614:25MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/5R16 641

週日 19/511:20JNB - MEL

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

週六 1/614:25MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/5R16 917

週一 27/510:10JNB - MEL

2 stops44h 25mAir China

週一 3/620:00MEL - JNB

2 stops44h 00mAir China

Deal found 13/5R17 155

週日 26/511:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

週日 2/623:45MEL - JNB

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/5R17 449

週日 19/511:20JNB - MEL

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

週四 23/514:25MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/5R17 578

週日 19/511:20JNB - MEL

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

週四 23/514:25MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5R17 927

週日 19/511:20JNB - MEL

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週六 1/69:30MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/5R18 349

週一 27/513:35JNB - MEL

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週一 3/614:25MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/5R18 588

週日 26/511:20JNB - MEL

2 stops40h 45mCathay Pacific

週日 2/620:00MEL - JNB

2 stops43h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/5R18 753

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週日 19/511:20JNB - MEL

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

週六 1/614:25MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/5R16 641

週日 3/1111:20JNB - MEL

1 stop34h 55mMultiple Airlines

週日 24/1121:00MEL - JNB

2 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5R16 880

週日 19/511:20JNB - MEL

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

週六 1/614:25MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/5R16 917

週一 27/510:10JNB - MEL

2 stops44h 25mAir China

週一 3/620:00MEL - JNB

2 stops44h 00mAir China

Deal found 13/5R17 155

週日 26/511:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

週日 2/623:45MEL - JNB

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/5R17 449

週日 19/511:20JNB - MEL

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

週四 23/514:25MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/5R17 578

週二 20/811:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific

週三 11/923:45MEL - JNB

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/5R17 651

週日 19/511:20JNB - MEL

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

週四 23/514:25MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5R17 927

週日 20/1011:20JNB - MEL

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

週日 10/1121:00MEL - JNB

2 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5R18 221

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週日 19/511:20JNB - MEL

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

週六 1/614:25MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/5R16 641

週日 19/511:20JNB - MEL

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

週六 1/614:25MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/5R16 917

週日 19/511:20JNB - MEL

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

週四 23/514:25MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/5R17 578

週日 19/511:20JNB - MEL

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

週四 23/514:25MEL - JNB

1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5R17 927

週日 19/511:20JNB - MEL

2 stops40h 20mCathay Pacific

週六 1/69:30MEL - JNB

2 stops30h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/5R18 349

週日 19/511:20JNB - MEL

2 stops40h 45mCathay Pacific

週四 23/511:00MEL - JNB

2 stops28h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/5R18 864

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2 stops32h 20mCathay Pacific

週五 31/57:25MEL - JNB

2 stops34h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/5R19 415

週四 23/59:55JNB - MEL

1 stop23h 25mEtihad Airways

週五 31/521:10MEL - JNB

1 stop43h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/5R21 270

週日 19/59:55JNB - MEL

3 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines

週四 23/512:05MEL - JNB

2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5R23 657

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週三 29/513:35JNB - MEL

1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/5R9 735

週三 29/59:55JNB - MEL

2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/5R9 753

週三 29/59:55JNB - MEL

2 stops28h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/5R9 845

週三 29/59:55JNB - MEL

3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/5R9 863

週二 18/611:20JNB - MEL

1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/5R10 341

週二 18/612:10JNB - MEL

3 stops57h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/5R10 525

週二 18/611:20JNB - MEL

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/5R10 947

週三 29/59:55JNB - AVV

2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/5R11 737

週二 18/611:20JNB - AVV

2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/5R12 141

Average price of flights to Melbourne by month

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Melbourne (average of R1 034). Flying to Melbourne in July will prove the most costly (average of R1 302). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R23 382

February

R18 992

March

R19 047

April

R21 086

May

R20 241

June

R22 280

July

R23 915

August

R21 380

September

R21 821

October

R21 747

November

R19 929

December

R23 492

Temperature and rainfall in Melbourne by month

MEL Temperature	8 - 20 °C

MEL

Temperature

8 - 20 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Melbourne?

Booking 31 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Melbourne should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,3

Very Good

1 455 reviews

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1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Singapore Airlines

8,3

Very Good

1 455 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,3

Very Good

1 455 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 963 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,3

Very Good

1 455 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

KLM

7,9

Good

1 574 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,3

Very Good

1 455 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Cathay Pacific

7,8

Good

1 086 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,3

Very Good

1 455 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Qatar Airways

7,7

Good

4 410 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,3

Very Good

1 455 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

What does MEL mean?
Melbourne Airport is MEL. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.
Can I find cheaper flights to Melbourne if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Melbourne on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Melbourne.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne?
null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.
How much is a return flight to Melbourne?
A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around R492, however they can be found for as little as R337.
Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 20 minutes).
Does Melbourne Airport have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Melbourne Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Melbourne Airport?
Yes. Melbourne Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 1 Bed King Bed W Parking & Walk to St Kilda Beach is the closest property to Melbourne Airport (0,0 km away from Melbourne Airport).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne?

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Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

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