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 $98 — 62% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $260).
Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne, with return fares from $98. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $260 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.
Across the year, return fares to Melbourne average around $170. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, July and October, you'll generally pay up to 42% less than the yearly average.
These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Melbourne
These are the average prices for return airfares to Melbourne
When is the cheapest time to travel to Melbourne? The cheapest month to travel is typically August.
How much do return flights to Melbourne cost?The best price we found for a return flight to Melbourne is $153.
What is the cheapest date to fly to Melbourne?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Melbourne is 30 June 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to Melbourne?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Melbourne is Jetstar.
Which airlines fly direct to Melbourne? IndiGo, Emirates, VivaColombia, Jetstar, LATAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Alliance Air Pty, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia and Rex fly direct.
How long does a direct flight to Melbourne take? The shortest direct flight usually takes 1 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the IATA airport code for Melbourne?The IATA code for Melbourne is MEL. It is located in Australia at coordinates -37.66969, 144.8485.
When should you book flights to Melbourne?From our data, you should book flights to Melbourne 30 days out.
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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