How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island?

For as low as $2,533, Qantas Airways can have you in Lord Howe Island from Melbourne Airport in 9h. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Lord Howe Island is about 1468 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lord Howe Island ranges from 90.0 - 160.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Lord Howe Island when rainfall is around 90.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lord Howe Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to LDH?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Lord Howe Island from Melbourne?

Lord Howe Island (LDH), located 1.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island. 1 airline have flights to Lord Howe Island from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island that include hotel bookings?

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Pretty good but it was delayed by almost an hour

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Lord Howe Island from Melbourne?
Lord Howe Island (LDH), located 1.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island. 1 airline have flights to Lord Howe Island from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island?
For as low as $2,533, Qantas Airways can have you in Lord Howe Island from Melbourne Airport in 9h. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Lord Howe Island is about 1468 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Lord Howe Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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