Cheap flights from Emerald to Melbourne

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Emerald to Melbourne and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $474
Virgin Australia 1 stop 5 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Thu, Jun 11
The cheapest round-trip flight from Emerald to Melbourne is currently $474
Cheapest one-way flight $237
Virgin Australia 1 stop 15 hr Wed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Emerald to Melbourne is currently $237
Last-minute weekend getaway $550
Virgin Australia 1 stop 5 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Emerald to Melbourne is currently $550
Cheapest business class flights $1,126
Virgin Australia 1 stop 5 hr Sun, Jun 21 — Sat, Jun 27
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Emerald to Melbourne is currently $1,126
Fastest flight 4 hr 20 min The fastest flight with stops from Emerald to Melbourne takes 4 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Emerald to Melbourne is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $430–640
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $470–660

Popular airlines from Emerald to Melbourne

  • Qantas
    from $690
    Typical price: $620–820
    381 weekly connecting flights
    EMD - MEL Every day
  • Virgin Australia
    from $474
    Typical price: $445–600
    56 weekly connecting flights
    EMD - MEL Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Emerald

  • Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Australia 8 min 3 mi
  • Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
    Rockhampton Australia 2 hr 59 min 147 mi
  • Moranbah Airport (MOV)
    Moranbah Australia 2 hr 19 min 101 mi
  • Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Mackay Australia 4 hr 3 min 175 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
  • Albury Airport (ABX)
    Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
  • Bendigo Airport (BXG)
    Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Emerald to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Emerald to Melbourne are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $430 to $640.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Emerald to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $474. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $237.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Emerald to Melbourne is $690, flying from May 22 to May 28.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Emerald to Melbourne is $474, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Emerald to Melbourne starts at $474 from Fri, Jun 5 to Thu, Jun 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $237 and departs on Wed, May 6.
4 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Emerald to Melbourne.
Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Emerald to Melbourne.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Emerald to Melbourne really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Emerald to Melbourne.

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 381 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Another popular airline flying from Emerald to Melbourne is:
  • Virgin Australia offers 56 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Emerald and Melbourne.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Emerald to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $474. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $237.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Emerald to Melbourne is $690, flying from May 22 to May 28.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Emerald to Melbourne is $474, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 11.
No airline flies direct from Emerald to Melbourne.
  • There are 381 Qantas connecting flights from Emerald to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 56 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Emerald to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Emerald and Melbourne at price $550 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
No airline flies direct from Emerald to Melbourne.
  • There are 381 Qantas connecting flights from Emerald to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 56 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Emerald to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Emerald to Melbourne.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Emerald to Melbourne, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Emerald and Melbourne start at $1,126 from Sun, Jun 21 to Sat, Jun 27 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Emerald and Melbourne start at $474 from Fri, Jun 5 to Thu, Jun 11.
To book business class trips from Emerald to Melbourne, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Emerald and Melbourne starts at $550 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Emerald and Melbourne at price $550 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Emerald to Melbourne, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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