Cheap flights to Melbourne
60 cities have regular scheduled flights to Melbourne (MEL). 83 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Perth. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Launceston — Melbourne
Sydney — Melbourne
Adelaide — Melbourne
Newcastle — Melbourne
Hobart — Melbourne
Brisbane — Melbourne
Canberra — Melbourne
Gold Coast — Melbourne
Ballina — Sydney
Townsville — Melbourne
Sunshine Coast — Sydney
Hervey Bay — Sydney
Popular departure cities to Melbourne
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Singapore
Australia
Australia
New Zealand
Australia
Indonesia
Australia
Australia
Malaysia
Hong Kong
Australia
Australia
Thailand
New Zealand
United Arab Emirates
Australia
Vietnam
China
New Zealand
Qatar
Fiji
China
New Zealand
United States
Japan
India
Australia
Philippines
Indonesia
Australia
Sri Lanka
United Arab Emirates
China
United States
Australia
Australia
Chile
Australia
Australia
Brunei
Australia
China
Australia
India
Korea, Republic Of
Taiwan, Republic of China
Australia
Australia
Australia
Vietnam
Thailand
Australia
United States
China
ChinaFlight insights to Melbourne
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Melbourne — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Melbourne come from Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. Sydney leads with around 1343 flights a week.
- Sydney1343 flights/week
- Brisbane630 flights/week
- Adelaide372 flights/week
- Gold Coast298 flights/week
- Perth296 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Melbourne depart from Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Australia alone accounts for about 75% of all direct routes.
- Australiaavg $121
- New Zealandavg $143
- Singaporeavg $185
- Indonesiaavg $168
- Chinaavg $280
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Melbourne range from Sydney at $44 to Perth at $158 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Sydneyfrom $44
- Brisbanefrom $77
- Adelaidefrom $51
- Gold Coastfrom $64
- Perthfrom $158
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Melbourne from right now are Sydney from $44, Launceston from $47 and Adelaide from $51.
- Sydneyfrom $44
- Launcestonfrom $47
- Adelaidefrom $51
- Newcastlefrom $55
- Hobartfrom $62
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Melbourne is from Dallas at about 19h 4m, followed by Los Angeles (16h 52m) and San Francisco (16h 43m).
- Dallas19h 4m
- Los Angeles16h 52m
- San Francisco16h 43m
- Doha15h 51m
- Abu Dhabi15h 29m
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Melbourne?
- There are 60+ cities with regular flights to Melbourne, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Melbourne depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Melbourne from Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Perth. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Melbourne?
- 83 airlines operate flights to Melbourne, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Melbourne?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Melbourne?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.