Cheap flights to Melbourne (MEL)

The second largest city in Australia also has its second busiest airport. Melbourne is considered the cultural and entertainment capital of the country, and it's an extremely popular stop for those who are coming from abroad. Though it's not as busy as Sydney for long-haul international traffic, flights to Melbourne are always in high demand. Using Webjet you’ll be able to quickly find the cheapest flights on any airline as well as the best days to fly for the absolute lowest price airfare possible. The Melbourne Airport isn't close to the Central Business District, but frequent shuttle buses into the city center make the trip fast and affordable. Highway access is convenient, however, so those renting a car to drive the Great Ocean Road or see elsewhere in Victoria won't have to deal with urban traffic on their way out.

Airfare to Melbourne

There are a few flights to Melbourne that originate in North America, but the majority of air traffic is from within Australia as well as key hubs in Asia. Qantas Airways flies in very frequently from Sydney, and often the airfare to Melbourne is similar from abroad even with the extra flight included. Those who are willing to change planes in Asia can often get cheap flights, since all major airlines in that region fly into Melbourne directly as well.

Flight information for Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport, which is sometimes called Tullamarine Airport, has 4 terminals, the fourth and newest of which is dedicated to low-cost airlines with fewer ground services. Most international traffic comes through Terminal 2, and this helps make immigrations and customs processing fairly efficient. Terminal 1 is used for domestic flights on Qantas Airways and Jetstar Airways, but there are still plenty of shopping and dining options.

Airlines that fly into Melbourne Airport

V Australia Airlines is the only domestic carrier that flies directly from North America to Melbourne, and United Airlines also has nonstop from Los Angeles into the city. Qantas Airways has most of the long-haul international traffic into the country, though you'll usually need to change planes in Sydney to reach Melbourne. Jetstar Airways, Tiger Airways Australia, and Virgin Blue Airlines are other local carriers that serve the airport, and those connecting through Asia can choose Air China, Cathay Pacific Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Thai Airways International.

Melbourne Airport ground transportation

Melbourne Airport is 23 km north of the city center, and it's not on any rail or metro line as of yet, but the Skybus Super Shuttle is popular and only takes 20 minutes to reach the Central Business District. Many other bus companies take passengers to different sections of the city, and taxis are always available, though certainly not cheap.

Car rental companies at Melbourne Airport

  • Alamo
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Hertz
  • National
  • Thrifty