How far is Melbourne Airport from central Melbourne?

You’ll need to travel 4 km to reach the Melbourne city centre from Melbourne Airport. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the name of Melbourne’s airport?

When flying to Melbourne, you'll arrive at Melbourne Airport (MLB). The airport is also known as Melbourne or Orlando Melbourne Intl. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Melbourne?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Melbourne. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Melbourne?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Melbourne?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back with another airline. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Melbourne?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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Cheap Flight Deals to Melbourne

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Flights to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

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How long is the flight to Melbourne?

The duration of your flight to Melbourne depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a stopover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Melbourne on KAYAK are from Cape Town, which takes 21h 39m, Johannesburg, which takes 24h 05m, and Durban, which takes 34h 42m.

When to book flights to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

Estimated return price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Melbourne based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

How far is Melbourne Airport from central Melbourne?
You’ll need to travel 4 km to reach the Melbourne city centre from Melbourne Airport.
What is the name of Melbourne’s airport?
When flying to Melbourne, you'll arrive at Melbourne Airport (MLB). The airport is also known as Melbourne or Orlando Melbourne Intl.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Melbourne?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Melbourne.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Melbourne?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Melbourne?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Melbourne?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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High season is considered to be January, February and December. The cheapest month to fly from South Africa is January.
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South Africa to Melbourne

Monday

Aeromexico, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +7 more

Aeromexico, Allegiant Air, +8 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, American Airlines, +5 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, American Airlines, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, American Airlines, +6 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Allegiant Air, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Allegiant Air, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, American Airlines, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Allegiant Air, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to South Africa

Monday

Aeromexico, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +7 more

Aeromexico, Allegiant Air, +8 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, American Airlines, +5 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, American Airlines, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, American Airlines, +6 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Allegiant Air, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Allegiant Air, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, American Airlines, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Allegiant Air, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

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20097 kmCPT-MLB

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20097 kmMLB-CPT

One-way flight deals

multi-stopMultiple Airlines

21035 kmJNB-MLB

multi-stopMultiple Airlines

20097 kmCPT-MLB

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Flights to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

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How long is the flight to Melbourne?

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FAQs - booking Melbourne flights

How far is Melbourne Airport from central Melbourne?

What is the name of Melbourne’s airport?

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Melbourne?

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Melbourne?

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Melbourne?

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Melbourne?

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Cabin class types available on flights to Melbourne

Cabin classes available on flights to Melbourne. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.

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Flights from local origins to Melbourne

Flights from all regions of South Africa to Melbourne. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.

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