Cheap Flights to Melbourne

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly to Melbourne

Return fares to Melbourne by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

The cheapest month to fly to Melbourne is August 2026, with return fares from $110 — 69% cheaper than the most expensive month (April 2027, from $351).

When Should You Fly to Melbourne?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne, with return fares from $110. April is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $351.

Across the year, return fares to Melbourne average around $159. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, October and September, you'll generally pay up to 31% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Prices for Return Flights to Melbourne

These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Melbourne

Average Prices for Return Flights to Melbourne

These are the average prices for return airfares to Melbourne

Getting to central Melbourne from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Airport is 23 km north-west of the CBD. There's no train link, so you'll arrive by bus or road. Most trips take 25 to 45 minutes.

• SkyBus runs to Southern Cross Station every 10 to 15 minutes from early morning to late night.
• Taxis queue at ranks outside each terminal. Allow extra time in peak hour.
• Rideshare services like Uber and Didi operate from signposted pick-up zones.
• Public transport is the budget option: catch the 901 bus to Broadmeadows Station, then a train to the city. You'll need a myki card, and should allow at least an hour.

If you're driving, follow the signs to the Tullamarine Freeway (CityLink). It's a toll road, so arrange a pass through your rental company or online.

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