{"id":1160,"date":"2021-12-21T08:17:13","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T08:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asaptickets.com\/cheap-tickets\/flights-to-melbourne-mel-australia\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T06:14:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T06:14:27","slug":"flights-to-melbourne-mel-australia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.asaptickets.com\/cheap-tickets\/flights-to-melbourne-mel-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheap Flights to Melbourne (MEL) in 2026, Get Plane Tickets – ASAP Tickets"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for cheap flights to Melbourne<\/strong>? Compare airfare from major U.S. cities and explore nonstop and connecting flight options to Melbourne Airport (MEL). Melbourne is known for its laneways, food scene, arts and culture, major sporting events, shopping, and easy access to Victoria’s coastal and regional attractions.<\/p>\n

ASAP Tickets currently features Melbourne airfare deals, including promotional fares and airline-specific offers. The page also reports an average savings figure and displays current airline fares, but advertised prices are subject to availability, travel dates, fare rules, and other restrictions.<\/p>\n

Melbourne Flight Information at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Flight Detail<\/strong><\/td>\nInformation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Destination<\/td>\nMelbourne, Victoria, Australia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Airport<\/td>\nMelbourne Airport (MEL)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Airport Code<\/td>\nMEL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Country<\/td>\nAustralia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Currency<\/td>\nAustralian Dollar (AUD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Popular U.S. Gateways<\/td>\nLos Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Honolulu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flight Type<\/td>\nNonstop and connecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Popular Travel Season<\/td>\nDecember\u2013February<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shoulder Seasons<\/td>\nMarch\u2013May and September\u2013November<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best For<\/td>\nCity breaks, food, culture, sports, shopping and road trips<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Flight schedules, fares and availability vary by departure city, airline, travel dates and booking conditions.<\/p>\n

Average Airfare to Melbourne from Major U.S. Cities<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Long-haul airfare to Melbourne can vary substantially depending on your departure city and routing. Use the following ranges as planning estimates rather than guaranteed fares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
U.S. Departure City<\/strong><\/td>\nEstimated Round-Trip Economy Fare*<\/strong><\/td>\nTypical Routing<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Los Angeles (LAX)<\/td>\n$750\u2013$1,300+<\/td>\nNonstop\/Connecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Francisco (SFO)<\/td>\n$750\u2013$1,350+<\/td>\nNonstop\/Connecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Honolulu (HNL)<\/td>\n$650\u2013$1,150+<\/td>\nConnecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dallas (DFW)<\/td>\n$850\u2013$1,500+<\/td>\nConnecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston (IAH)<\/td>\n$900\u2013$1,600+<\/td>\nConnecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seattle (SEA)<\/td>\n$850\u2013$1,500+<\/td>\nConnecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chicago (ORD)<\/td>\n$900\u2013$1,650+<\/td>\nConnecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New York (JFK)<\/td>\n$950\u2013$1,700+<\/td>\nConnecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Washington, D.C. (IAD)<\/td>\n$950\u2013$1,700+<\/td>\nConnecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Atlanta (ATL)<\/td>\n$900\u2013$1,650+<\/td>\nConnecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Estimated ranges are for general trip planning. Actual airfare can change based on travel dates, demand, airline, routing, cabin class, availability and booking window.<\/p>\n

ASAP Tickets’ current Melbourne page also displays fare information and airline-specific offers, including fares for Fiji Airways<\/a>, Philippine Airlines, Air New Zealand<\/a>, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways.<\/p>\n

Popular Flight Routes from the USA to Melbourne<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Travelers searching for cheap flights to Melbourne from the USA<\/strong> can compare options from major international gateways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Departure City<\/strong><\/td>\nRoute<\/strong><\/td>\nFlight Option<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Los Angeles<\/td>\nLos Angeles \u2192 Melbourne (MEL)<\/td>\nNonstop & connecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Francisco<\/td>\nSan Francisco \u2192 Melbourne (MEL)<\/td>\nNonstop & connecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dallas<\/td>\nDallas \u2192 Melbourne (MEL)<\/td>\nNonstop\/Connecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston<\/td>\nHouston \u2192 Melbourne (MEL)<\/td>\nConnecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seattle<\/td>\nSeattle \u2192 Melbourne (MEL)<\/td>\nConnecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Honolulu<\/td>\nHonolulu \u2192 Melbourne (MEL)<\/td>\nConnecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chicago<\/td>\nChicago \u2192 Melbourne (MEL)<\/td>\nConnecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New York<\/td>\nNew York \u2192 Melbourne (MEL)<\/td>\nConnecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Washington, D.C.<\/td>\nWashington, D.C. \u2192 Melbourne (MEL)<\/td>\nConnecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Atlanta<\/td>\nAtlanta \u2192 Melbourne (MEL)<\/td>\nConnecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

ASAP Tickets also currently highlights searches such as flights from Salt Lake City, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Minneapolis and Charlotte to Melbourne.<\/p>\n

Nonstop vs. Connecting Flights to Melbourne<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Your departure city can determine whether a nonstop itinerary is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Flight Type<\/strong><\/td>\nWhat to Expect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Nonstop<\/strong><\/td>\nAvailable on selected U.S.\u2013Melbourne routes and generally provides the shortest overall journey.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
One-stop<\/strong><\/td>\nGives travelers from more U.S. cities access to Melbourne and can sometimes provide competitive fares.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Asia-Pacific connections<\/strong><\/td>\nCommon connection options can include Auckland, Fiji, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo and other major hubs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Middle East connections<\/strong><\/td>\nAirlines such as Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways provide options through major Middle Eastern hubs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Airlines Flying to Melbourne<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Melbourne has extensive international connectivity, giving travelers multiple airline and routing options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Airline<\/strong><\/td>\nTypical Melbourne Options<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Qantas<\/td>\nAustralia and international services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
United Airlines<\/td>\nSelected U.S.\u2013Melbourne services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
American Airlines<\/td>\nU.S. connections and partner itineraries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Air New Zealand<\/td>\nConnections through Auckland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fiji Airways<\/td>\nConnections through Fiji<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Singapore Airlines<\/td>\nConnections through Singapore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cathay Pacific<\/td>\nConnections through Hong Kong<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Qatar Airways<\/td>\nConnections through Doha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Etihad Airways<\/td>\nConnections through Abu Dhabi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Air India<\/td>\nConnections through India<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Philippine Airlines<\/td>\nConnections through Manila<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

ASAP Tickets currently features several of these carriers on its Melbourne destination page, including Qantas, Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Air India and Philippine Airlines<\/p>\n

Melbourne Airport Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Melbourne Airport (MEL) <\/strong>is the city’s primary international airport and the main gateway for travelers arriving from the United States and other international destinations.<\/p>\n

The airport is located north of Melbourne’s central business district and provides transportation connections to the city and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n

Getting from Melbourne Airport to the City<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Travelers can choose from:<\/p>\n