Cheapest flight ticket found	$119
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	1 hr, 38 mins
Places to go	160
Most popular airline	Qatar Airways
Average flights per week	27,976

Melbourne to Australia flight deals

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Australia? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $125. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return flight tickets right here.

Adelaide.$119 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $119, select.

Launceston.$133 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Launceston.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Launceston on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $133, select.

Sydney.$147 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $147, select.

Newcastle.$157 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Newcastle Williamtown.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Newcastle Williamtown on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.

Hobart.$178 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Hobart.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hobart on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $178, select.

Gold Coast.$191 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Gold Coast.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $191, select.

Hervey Bay.$193 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Hervey Bay.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hervey Bay on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $193, select.

Canberra.$227 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Canberra.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Canberra on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $227, select.

Brisbane.$230 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $230, select.

Sunshine Coast.$239 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $239, select.

Ballina.$246 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Ballina.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ballina on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $246, select.

Townsville.$277 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Townsville.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Townsville on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $277, select.

Cairns.$279 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $279, select.

Uluru.$318 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Sun, 20 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Ayers Rock / Connellan.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Ayers Rock / Connellan on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $318, select.

Proserpine.$373 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Sat, 22 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) on Sat, 22 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $373, select.

Busselton.$423 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 May, returning Wed, 19 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 16 May, arriving in Busselton Margaret River.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Busselton Margaret River on Wed, 19 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $423, select.

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Flights from Melbourne to Australia FAQs

What is the cheapest flight to Australia from Melbourne?

The cheapest flight from Melbourne to Australia costs $119.

Explore the different prices of flights from Melbourne to Australia and find the best option for you.

When is it the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Australia?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Australia is August. See if any of these flights in August suit you.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Australia flight route?

We've taken a look at the year ahead using our flights calendar. The cheapest flight route from Melbourne to Australia is Melbourne to Adelaide. You can buy a ticket to fly this route from $119.

Take a look at Melbourne to Adelaide flights.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Australia?

The average flight time from Melbourne to Australia is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Australia from Melbourne?

Looking at the year ahead, the cheapest airline flying to Australia from Melbourne is Jetstar.

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Cheapest flights to Australia from Melbourne

How to find cheap flights from Melbourne to Australia

$119 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight from Melbourne to Australia.
You'll be travelling from Melbourne into Adelaide in Adelaide with that fare.
For one-way travel, the lowest available price right now is $55.
Flexible about where you land? Enter 'Australia' in the 'To' field to compare fares to different cities.
There are plenty of ways to arrive in Australia, with roughly ten airports to pick from.
To compare more prices, choose 'Add nearby airports' to include all airports close to where you're departing from and heading to.
Pay less and have more options by booking in advance. Leave it too late and you might have to compromise on timing, airline or cost.
Stay on top of fare changes by creating a Price Alert. Download the Skyscanner app (if you haven't already) to get instant updates.

Best time to fly from Melbourne to Australia

If saving money matters, August is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight from Melbourne to Australia.
Midweek travel can often work out better for your budget. Prices are generally cheaper on Tuesdays and Wednesdays than at the weekend.
April, July and September mark the height of the travel season in Australia, with July the busiest of the three. Visit then for a livelier experience and plenty of activity.
For a slower-paced trip, February, March and May are a smart choice. March is the quietest month.

Flights from Melbourne to Australia: what to expect

Your flight from Melbourne will depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
From Melbourne, you can fly nonstop to around 30 airports across Australia.
Roughly 1,758 direct flights operate each week between Melbourne and destinations around Australia.
The leading airlines flying this route include:
The most popular routes from Melbourne to Australia include Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide.
King Island is the quickest destination to fly to at around 50 minutes, while Broome has the longest flight time at roughly 4 hours 40 minutes.
The average journey on this route comes in at around 2 hours 5 minutes.

Popular places to visit in Australia

Sydney

This New South Wales city is one of the top destinations for Melbourne to Australia flights. Start your sightseeing at major attractions like Sydney Harbour Bridge, Port Jackson and Sydney Opera House.
Sydney Airport (SYD) handles the majority of international flights into Sydney.
Looking for the perfect place to stay? Check out the lineup of hotels in Sydney.

Melbourne

Get to know this Victoria city's highlights including Melbourne's Gardens, Melbourne Park and Arts Centre Melbourne.
When working out where to land, your options include Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) and Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB).
The same magic that drives our flight search can also help you find the most competitive room rates around. Use it to compare prices and availability across hotels in Melbourne.

Brisbane

Drop by leading attractions like Gallery of Modern Art, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and South Bank Beach while you're in this corner of Queensland.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) is the main airport to plan your flight around.
From fly-in, fly-out trips to longer stays, hotels in Brisbane cater to all kinds of styles and budgets.

Visiting Australia for the first time? Here's what you need to know

Entry rules can vary depending on your passport, length of stay and travel plans, so check before you go. Airlines and official embassy sites will have the most up-to-date advice on visas or any other documentation you may need.
You'll be using the Australian dollar (AUD) for your daily spending. Debit and credit cards are widely accepted almost everywhere you go.
Australia has a population of around 27 million. The capital city is Canberra.
Standard time zones in this destination vary, from UTC+8 to UTC+11.
For a warmer trip to Australia, consider going in January.
Time your visit for around July if you prefer cooler conditions.
January is typically the wettest month, while March is the driest.
Sydney New Year's Eve, the Australian Open and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival are some of the major events here. Consider booking your Melbourne to Australia flight around moments like these for a different travel experience.

Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental

Found that cheap flight from Melbourne to Australia? Now work out where you're going to stay and how you'll get around. Check out the range of hotels in Australia and filter your search by location, price range and more. You can also browse car rental options in Australia and choose from pickup locations in cities or at airports.

Australia hotels and car hire

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