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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Tampa from $1,761

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — TPA
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Tampa are usually found in March or October, booked 36 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 (MEL) 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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,761

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,051
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 15/8-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 13m total
  • Melbourne to Tampa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($147 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Tampa

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 11 July 2025.

Fri 15/815:05MEL - TPA
1 stop21h 08mAmerican Airlines
Fri 15/513:55TPA - MEL
1 stop25h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,761
Sat 26/708:35MEL - TPA
2 stops35h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/806:53TPA - MEL
2 stops37h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,891
Sun 24/812:05MEL - TPA
2 stops23h 17mAir New Zealand
Sun 31/811:46TPA - MEL
2 stops42h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$1,906
Sat 26/710:55MEL - TPA
1 stop32h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/819:14TPA - MEL
1 stop23h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,938
Sat 26/718:00MEL - TPA
3 stops55h 03mAir Canada
Mon 11/816:45TPA - MEL
3 stops52h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 9/7$3,123

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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 11 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Tampa that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Tampa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneTampa

MEL - TPA

MELTPA

Melbourne

Fri 15/8

15:05-22:13

1 stop21h 08m

Tampa

Fri 15/5

13:55-05:00

1 stop25h 05m

$1,761

MelbourneTampa

MEL - TPA

MELTPA

Melbourne

Sat 26/7

08:35-05:39

2 stops35h 04m

Tampa

Mon 11/8

06:53-10:50

2 stops37h 57m

$1,891

MelbourneTampa

MEL - TPA

MELTPA

Melbourne

Sun 24/8

12:05-21:22

2 stops23h 17m

Tampa

Sun 31/8

11:46-20:35

2 stops42h 49m

$1,906

MelbourneTampa

MEL - TPA

MELTPA

Melbourne

Sat 26/7

10:55-05:44

1 stop32h 49m

Tampa

Mon 11/8

19:14-08:15

1 stop23h 01m

$1,938

MelbourneTampa

MEL - TPA

MELTPA

Melbourne

Sat 26/7

18:00-11:03

3 stops55h 03m

Tampa

Mon 11/8

16:45-11:05

3 stops52h 20m

$3,123

MelbourneTampa

MEL - TPA

MELTPA

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

23:45-18:35

2 stops57h 50m

$6,703

MelbourneTampa

MEL - TPA

MELTPA

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

07:00-23:47

3 stops31h 47m

$7,302

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/7

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 27 June 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Tampa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 33 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 11 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport 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.

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 11 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Tampa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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?

    Tampa (TPA), located 7.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Tampa. 3 airlines have flights to Tampa from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Tampa should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

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

    American Airlines, at $1,761, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Tampa.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and United Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,505Average$2,624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,787Average$2,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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