Travelling from Melbourne to Dallas: what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Dallas jetting off from here.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is where your flight will arrive in Dallas.
Book a direct Melbourne to Dallas flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 15 hours 50 minutes.
Dallas is 16 hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
With four weekly flights between the two airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Melbourne to Dallas with Qantas at 15:05. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from MEL to DFW is with Qantas at 16:35.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Melbourne to Dallas flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dallas
Right now, $1,360 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Dallas. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,319. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Melbourne to Dallas flights.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Melbourne to Dallas is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can get a direct flight from Melbourne to Dallas leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Start your journey at MEL and touch down at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Look out for promotions with Qantas. This airline offers direct Melbourne to Dallas plane tickets out of MEL.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing Melbourne to Dallas flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Dallas? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Arriving in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The distance from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there when travelling by public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near DFW if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Dallas. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Easirent, Europcar or Thrifty and explore beyond Dallas's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport about one week before your trip.
You'll find DFW at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
As soon as your flight from Melbourne to Dallas has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Dallas is approximately 10 kilometres from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL).
If you hop on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 50 minutes or so.
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Dallas Love Field Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Easirent, Thrifty or Dollar and set off in the blink of an eye.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at DAL can land you a better rate.
The address for Dallas Love Field Airport is 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
Best time to go to Dallas
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Dallas. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Dallas in February.
Book a Melbourne to Dallas ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dallas to range from 24ºC to 41ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Dallas in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about Dallas
Start your Dallas trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Dallas, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and Perot Museum of Nature and Science are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Dallas itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Dallas Museum of Art.
Explore more of United States
Houston is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Dallas. Around 370 kilometres to the south, top sights here include The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
San Antonio is another well-known destination in United States and is around 402 kilometres south-west of Dallas. No trip is complete without a visit to The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.