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Flight deals from Melbourne to Cork

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Cork Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,559. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cork.$2,414 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Qantas and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Cork.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Cork on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,414, select.

Cork.$2,454 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Qantas and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Cork.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Cork on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,454, select.

Cork.$2,490 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Qantas and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Cork.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Cork on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,490, select.

Cork.$2,498 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Mar, returning Sun, 21 Mar.Return flight with Qantas and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Cork.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Cork on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,498, select.

Cork.$2,542 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Singapore Airlines and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Cork.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Cork on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,542, select.

Cork.$2,544 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with Singapore Airlines and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Cork.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Cork on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,544, select.

Cork.$2,559 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Cork.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cork on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,559, select.

Cork.$2,559 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Cork.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cork on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,559, select.

Cork.$2,559 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Mon, 18 May.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Cork.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cork on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,559, select.

Cork.$2,570 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Qantas and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Cork.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Cork on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,570, select.

Cork.$2,613 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Qantas and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Cork.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Cork on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,613, select.

Cork.$2,678 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Apr, returning Fri, 24 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Cork.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cork on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,678, select.

Cork.$2,712 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Cork.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cork on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,712, select.

Cork.$2,776 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Cork.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cork on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,776, select.

Cork.$2,807 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Singapore Airlines and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Cork.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Cork on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,807, select.

Cork.$2,871 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Cork.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cork on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,871, select.

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Melbourne to Cork: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Melbourne to Cork below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cork.

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6km from central Cork

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Melbourne to Cork: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$2,414
Cheapest month to fly	February

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Cork: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Melbourne to Cork?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Cork is $2,414. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Cork?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Cork. But we found flights with one stop from $2,414.

How many flights are there a week from Melbourne to Cork?

As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne to Cork.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Cork?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Cork is usually February.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Cork Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Cork Airport on Monday, 15 February 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Melbourne to Cork Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne and Cork Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cork?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cork but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Cork?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cork is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Cork with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Cork is Qantas .

Travelling from Melbourne to Cork Airport (ORK): What you need to know

The timezone in Cork is UTC+0, which is 11 hours behind Melbourne. Cork Airport is located in Cork.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to ORK, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like December? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Cork Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Relax before your Melbourne to ORK flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights departing here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.

About Cork Airport (ORK)

Book a hotel near ORK if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Cork Airport. Select one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Follow your own route with a Cork Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and discover more of Cork and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Cork Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.

Getting from Cork Airport (ORK) to central Cork

Cork Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Cork. How long it takes to get there by car hire or taxi depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cork Airport (ORK)

Currently, $1,031 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Cork Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,414. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to ORK. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Melbourne to Cork Airport ticket.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Melbourne to ORK is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne to Cork Airport.

The best time to fly from Melbourne to Cork Airport (ORK)

August is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Cork Airport (ORK). Visit Cork in January for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Melbourne to ORK plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Cork, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 20ºC.
January has temperatures of between 1ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Cork Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Cork

Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Cork Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cork:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Cork itinerary.

Explore more of Ireland

Cork has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Ireland you'll want to see. About 225 kilometres northeast of Cork, a visit to Dublin will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Tallaght is another sought-after destination in Ireland and is around 209 kilometres northeast of Cork. No trip is complete without a visit to St Maelruain's Church of Ireland, St. Mark's Parish and Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn.