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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Tampa from $722

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — TPA
6 May — 13 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Tampa are usually found in March or October, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Tampa (TPA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,193

One-way from

$722

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,288
Japan Airlines
  • Japan Airlines
  • 23/6-30/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Tampa
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15/5
  • 15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 34m total
  • Melbourne to Tampa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($168 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 May 2025.

Mon 23/607:25MEL - TPA
2 stops30h 10mJapan Airlines
Mon 30/607:00TPA - MEL
2 stops32h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,193
Mon 23/610:55MEL - TPA
2 stops37h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 30/609:17TPA - MEL
3 stops32h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,230
Sun 12/1020:30MEL - TPA
3 stops42h 17mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1011:10TPA - MEL
3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,338
Sun 12/1016:05MEL - TPA
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 31/1013:59TPA - MEL
1 stop24h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$2,363
Sat 24/511:55MEL - TPA
2 stops34h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/618:45TPA - MEL
1 stop44h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,629
Fri 13/610:55MEL - TPA
1 stop32h 49mVirgin Australia
Fri 20/619:07TPA - MEL
1 stop23h 08mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/4$3,051
Mon 23/620:30MEL - TPA
3 stops52h 33mAir Canada
Mon 30/620:45TPA - MEL
3 stops48h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 30/4$4,902

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Tampa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 1 May 2025.
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Price

MelbourneTampa

MEL - TPA

MELTPA

Melbourne

Mon 23/6

07:25-23:35

2 stops30h 10m

Tampa

Mon 30/6

07:00-05:45

2 stops32h 45m

$2,193

MelbourneTampa

MEL - TPA

MELTPA

Melbourne

Mon 23/6

10:55-05:44

1 stop32h 49m

Tampa

Mon 30/6

13:40-07:30

2 stops27h 50m

$2,230

MelbourneTampa

MEL - TPA

MELTPA

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

20:30-23:47

3 stops42h 17m

Tampa

Fri 31/10

11:10-12:25

3 stops34h 15m

$2,338

MelbourneTampa

MEL - TPA

MELTPA

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

16:05-21:55

1 stop20h 50m

Tampa

Fri 31/10

13:59-05:00

1 stop24h 01m

$2,363

MelbourneTampa

MEL - TPA

MELTPA

Melbourne

Sat 24/5

11:55-08:24

2 stops34h 29m

Tampa

Sat 7/6

18:45-05:00

1 stop44h 15m

$2,629

MelbourneTampa

MEL - TPA

MELTPA

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

10:55-05:44

1 stop32h 49m

Tampa

Fri 20/6

19:07-08:15

1 stop23h 08m

$3,051

MelbourneTampa

MEL - TPA

MELTPA

Melbourne

Mon 23/6

20:30-11:03

3 stops52h 33m

Tampa

Mon 30/6

20:45-11:05

3 stops48h 20m

$4,902

MelbourneTampa

MEL - TPA

MELTPA

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

12:55-12:29

2 stops37h 34m

$722

MelbourneTampa

MEL - TPA

MELTPA

Melbourne

Sat 14/6

11:55-00:06

2 stops26h 11m

$1,132

MelbourneTampa

MEL - TPA

MELTPA

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

10:55-13:32

2 stops40h 37m

$1,708

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Tampa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Tampa

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Tampa. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Tampa is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 May 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Tampa at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 41.0 - 198.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 198.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 41.0 mm.

Temperature in Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June 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 16.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tampa. Reviews last updated 1 May 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
400 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,564 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Tampa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Tampa from Melbourne?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Tampa, you will be flying into Tampa. Tampa (TPA) is just 7.8 km from the centre vof the city. Tampa is the only Tampa airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Tampa from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Tampa round-trip?

    Flying on Japan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Tampa, with prices starting at $2,193. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $2,230 and $2,363, respectively. Japan Airlines is currently priced 4% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Tampa one-way?

    $1,132 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $1,708 and $1,736, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Tampa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Tampa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Tampa 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Tampa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Tampa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 1 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,745Average$2,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,815Average$2,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,833Average$2,753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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