Cheap flights from Melbourne to Australia

If you are departing from Melbourne and travelling to other cities in Australia, flights depart from two airports. Flights to Sydney, Brisbane, Hobart and Perth depart from Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Avalon Airport (AVV), while flights to Adelaide, Canberra and Darwin generally leave from Melbourne Airport. Melbourne Airport is the second busiest airport in Australia and located 30min north-west of the city centre, while Avalon Airport is a little further away, around a 50min drive south-west. Flights to Sydney arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), which is the busiest airport in Australia. From Sydney Airport, a taxi or rideshare to the city centre will take about 20min, while a train to Central Station will take around 10min. Passengers arriving at Perth Airport (PER) can take a taxi to the centre in about 20min or a bus to Elizabeth Quay in around 50min.

Taking a trip to any of Australia’s capital cities? There are plenty of direct flights for passengers travelling to Australia from Melbourne. Rex Airlines serves the popular route from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport without any stops. When you’re travelling directly from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport (BNE), most of the flights are serviced by Jetstar. Virgin Airlines and Qantas operate direct flights along the route from Melbourne to Canberra. Direct flights from Melbourne to the other Australian capitals including Perth, Adelaide, Hobart and Darwin are primarily serviced by Virgin Airlines, Qantas, Jetstar and Rex.

Passengers travelling interstate within Australia from Melbourne have access to a few flights with layovers. If you are flying from Melbourne to Brisbane, flights departing from Avalon Airport may stop in Sydney, while flights leaving from Melbourne Airport may have a layover at Newcastle Williamtown Airport (NTL); flight times are extended by about 90min and the airfare generally isn’t much cheaper. Flights from Melbourne to Perth may have a layover at Sydney Kingsford Smith or Adelaide Airport (ADL), which will add an additional travel time of around 3-4h. The price of these flights is generally the same as those without layovers.

If you are an Australian citizen and flying from Melbourne to other Australian cities, you do not need to bring a passport or visa with you. However, all passengers need to present some form of photo identification at the airport, which is usually a driver’s licence or passport. Some airlines also accept student IDs, a birth certificate or citizenship (or certified copies of these documents). Other travel documents to bring with you include your boarding pass in paper or electronic form.

The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $49. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and IndiGo, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Australia for a low price.

The most popular route from Melbourne to Australia is Melbourne - Sydney Kingsford Smith. You may also consider Melbourne Avalon - Sydney Kingsford Smith or Melbourne - Brisbane.

Before booking your flight to Australia from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Japan Airlines (89%), Bangkok Airways (88%), British Airways( 86%).

While on average a flight from Melbourne to Australia is generally $7,356, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $106. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $114 for that flight.

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Australia (average of $230). Flying from Melbourne to Australia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $336). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.