How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Phuket?

A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Phuket can take about 8h 50m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $833. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Phuket is about 7009 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Phuket one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $280 on Scoot. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jetstar from $280 and VietJet Air from $306 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Phuket ranges from 30.0 - 410.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 410.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Phuket when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Phuket, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Phuket?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $320. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Phuket City) can be booked for $568 on average, our data indicates $1,738 when flying from Melbourne Airport to Phuket.

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Phuket?

Consider Qantas Airways (63%), Jetstar (63%) or IndiGo (63%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Phuket.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Phuket?

When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Phuket, you may want to consider flying on Jetstar, Singapore Airlines or Scoot as they are the most popular for this route.

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Phuket that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Phuket flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Phuket?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Phuket.

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Phuket 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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Round-trip from	$566
One-way from	$322
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Cheapest in	May
Average price	$844
Good round-trip deal	$759 or less
Good one-way deal	$462 or less

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Phuket?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Phuket (average of $641). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Phuket in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,440). 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.

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

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Phuket?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Phuket flights typically cost between $688 and $989 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $566 on Multiple Airlines (2 Mar–16 Mar).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Phuket?

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Phuket may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 31 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Phuket

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Malaysia Airlines, andScoot from Melbourne Airport to Phuket to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

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Singapore Airlines

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Scoot

6.7

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10.0

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Anonymous,May 2026

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creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Jetstar

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Anonymous,May 2026

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creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

VietJet Air

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Singapore Airlines

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Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Phuket?
A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Phuket can take about 8h 50m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $833. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Phuket is about 7009 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Phuket one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $280 on Scoot. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jetstar from $280 and VietJet Air from $306 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Phuket?
Consider Qantas Airways (63%), Jetstar (63%) or IndiGo (63%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Phuket.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Phuket?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $320. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Phuket City) can be booked for $568 on average, our data indicates $1,738 when flying from Melbourne Airport to Phuket.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Phuket that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Phuket flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Phuket?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Phuket.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Phuket?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Phuket by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Phuket?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Phuket (average of $641). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Phuket in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,440). 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.

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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$425	Average$1,422	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$439	Average$904	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$554	Average$791	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$788	Average$1,050	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Thai Airways	Cheapest$991	Average$1,349	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Thai Airways flights

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Phuket?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Phuket flights typically cost between $688 and $989 in March.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $566 on Multiple Airlines (2 Mar–16 Mar).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Phuket?

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Phuket may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 31 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Phuket

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Malaysia Airlines, andScoot from Melbourne Airport to Phuket to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Phuket that include hotel bookings?

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Melbourne Airport to Phuket flights typically cost between $688 and $989 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $566 on Multiple Airlines (2 Mar–16 Mar).