Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ): what you need to know
Santo Domingo's timezone is UTC-4, making Santo Domingo 15 hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you get on your MEL to SDQ flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Las Americas International Airport flight is $1,497. A round-trip ticket is currently $3,826. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MEL to SDQ, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Las Americas International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MEL to SDQ.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Las Americas International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Consider booking a hotel close to SDQ if you're on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Las Americas International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Las Americas International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Final Rentals, FlexWays or INFINITY RENT and discover more of Santo Domingo and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Las Americas International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to central Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport to the centre of Santo Domingo has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When to fly to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Las Americas International Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Santo Domingo. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Santo Domingo is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Las Americas International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MEL to SDQ sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
You've visited Santo Domingo, now it's time to discover more of Dominican Republic. Travel around 13 kilometres east to Santo Domingo Este to check off its must-visit sights. From Museo Las Tres Aves to billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Dominican Republic, head for San Pedro de Macorís, about 64 kilometres east of Santo Domingo. El Parquecito, Patrimonio arquitectónico de la ciudad de San Pedro de Macoris and Museo Cultural San Pedro are highlights.