Flying from Melbourne to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Melbourne to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI).
The timezone in West Palm Beach is UTC-4, which is 15 hours behind Melbourne. Palm Beach International Airport is located in West Palm Beach.
Your flight from Melbourne to PBI won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're hoping to explore another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to PBI.
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Palm Beach International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to PBI flight is much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80.09% of them landing as expected.
About Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Palm Beach International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near PBI and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Travel at your own speed with a Palm Beach International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Easirent, Thrifty or Fox - Rent A Car and venture far and wide through West Palm Beach and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Palm Beach International Airport flight.
The street address for PBI is Building 846, Palm Beach International.
Getting from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to central West Palm Beach
Central West Palm Beach is about 5 kilometres from Palm Beach International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Palm Beach International Airport is $2,772. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $4,104. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to PBI if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Affordable Melbourne to Palm Beach International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). Visit West Palm Beach in May for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in West Palm Beach is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to PBI flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Palm Beach International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC and 25ºC.
More about West Palm Beach
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in West Palm Beach right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Palm Beach International Airport:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in West Palm Beach when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Downtown West Palm Beach followed by Martin Luther King Jr. Landmark Memorial and South Florida Science Centre and Aquarium.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen West Palm Beach, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 105 kilometres south to Miami to tick off its popular sights. From Ocean Drive to Beach and La Playa De Miami, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Tampa is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 274 kilometres north-west of West Palm Beach. No trip is complete without visiting Super Bowl, Busch Gardens Tampa and The Florida Aquarium.
