$498+ Cheap flights to Melbourne

Although mostly temperate, Melbourne does have distinct seasons. Hot summers and cool winters are separated by mild autumn and spring seasons. No matter when you book your cheap flight to Melbourne, there won’t be any distracting extremes, especially since it receives only half the rainfall of sister cities Sydney and Brisbane.

Peak Season: The first day of summer is technically December 21st, making the holidays a great time to book a cheap flight to Melbourne. Although it doesn’t get very hot until January, the period from December to February are filled with glorious sea breezes and ends in a dry, thundery month of March. If you’re heading to Melbourne for one of the cities famous events, consider flights to Melbourne during The Melbourne Fringe Festival, which takes place in the first three weeks in October, and the Melbourne Cup on the first Tuesday in November. Test your skills at cricket from October through March. Off Season: Winter, while cold, stays mild with light winds and foggy skies. Travel to Melbourne is less frequent during the frosty season but it’s likely cheap flights to Melbourne and discount accommodations can be found during this time.

Melbourne is lovely city to walk through. It’s fairly compact and the Yarra River, which runs through the middle of the city, offers cruises for those who want to spend their time floating through town. There are plenty of transportation options to be found; trams, trains and buses crisscross the city. The trams are a great way to experience one of Melbourne’s cultural icons, and buses stop at all the major sights. Except for peak hours, it’s easy to hail one of the many cabs. Taxis tend to fill up quickly on Friday and Saturday nights. Driving can be a hassle, despite the ease of navigating through Melbourne’s streets, since trams and aggressive drivers complicate traffic.

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Melbourne on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, JetBlue is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Melbourne.

A round-trip flight to Melbourne will typically cost around $1,163, however they can be found for as little as $85.

For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, Binghamton Broome County offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 31 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Melbourne can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Melbourne has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 1 Bdrm With Parking, Walk To Beach is the closest property to Melbourne (0.0 mi away from Melbourne).