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JQ Return flights from $610
Dep. Sun 23 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$610

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Do you need to catch a flight to Melbourne? Check out our domestic flights to Melbourne. If Melbourne is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Phuket from Australia and flights to Thailand. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Melbourne


Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Phuket

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

Jul 2026
$590
Aug 2026
$540
Sep 2026
$535
Oct 2026
$511
Nov 2026
$553
Jan 2027
$1,556
Feb 2027
$611
Mar 2027
$536
Apr 2027
$1,426

The cheapest month to fly to Phuket is October 2026, with return fares from $511 — 67% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $1,556).

When Should You Fly to Phuket?

Based on the fares we've tracked, October is typically the cheapest month to fly to Phuket, with return fares from $511. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,556 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Phuket average around $762. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, September and March, you'll generally pay up to 33% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Phuket Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Phuket return airfares.

July 2026
$590
August 2026
$540
September 2026
$535
October 2026
$511
November 2026
$553
January 2027
$1,556
February 2027
$611
March 2027
$536
April 2027
$1,426

Average Melbourne to Phuket Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Phuket return airfares.

July 2026
$1,602
August 2026
$1,305
September 2026
$1,360
October 2026
$1,317
November 2026
$1,314
December 2026
$1,948
January 2027
$1,844
February 2027
$1,475
March 2027
$1,363
April 2027
$1,788

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Phuket

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Phuket?

The cheapest month to travel is typically October.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Phuket cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Phuket is $578.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Melbourne to Phuket?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Phuket is 29 October 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Phuket?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Phuket is Scoot.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Phuket?

Jetstar and Qantas fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Phuket take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 8 hours and 50 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Phuket?

The IATA code for Phuket is HKT. It is located in Thailand at coordinates 8.10769, 98.30656.

When should you book flights to Phuket?

From our data, you should book flights to Phuket 60 days out.


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