Cheap flights from George Town to Melbourne

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Cheapest round-trip flights $381
Scoot 1 stop 12 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Melbourne is currently $381
Cheapest one-way flight $191
Scoot 1 stop 32 hr Wed, Mar 18
The cheapest one-way flight from George Town to Melbourne is currently $191
Last-minute weekend getaway $377
Batik Air 2 stops 44 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Mon, Mar 9
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from George Town to Melbourne is currently $377
Cheapest business class flights $2,213
China Southern 1 stop 18 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from George Town to Melbourne is currently $2,213
Fastest flight 10 hr 15 min The fastest flight with stops from George Town to Melbourne takes 10 hr 15 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 George Town to Melbourne is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
May
Cheapest
Typical prices: $360–550
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $560–980

Popular airlines from George Town to Melbourne

  • Singapore Airlines
    from $876
    80 weekly connecting flights
    PEN - MEL Every day
  • Malaysia Airlines
    from $796
    Typical price: $920–1,400
    56 weekly connecting flights
    PEN - MEL Every day
  • Batik Air
    from $467
    Typical price: $620–1,250
    25 weekly connecting flights
    PEN - MEL Every day
  • China Southern
    from $555
    Typical price: $1,100–2,350
    21 weekly connecting flights
    PEN - MEL Every day
  • Scoot
    from $381
    Typical price: $490–1,050
    21 weekly connecting flights
    PEN - MEL Every day
  • THAI
    from $913
    Typical price: $970–1,600
    14 weekly connecting flights
    PEN - MEL Every day

Popular airports near George Town

  • Penang International Airport (PEN)
    Penang Malaysia 23 min 9 mi
  • Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
    Alor Setar Malaysia 1 hr 35 min 54 mi
  • Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH)
    Ipoh Malaysia 2 hr 6 min 78 mi
  • Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
    Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 3 hr 57 min 178 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    Melbourne Australia 48 min 31 mi
  • Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)
    Melbourne Australia 27 min 6 mi
  • Albury Airport (ABX)
    Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from George Town to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from George Town to Melbourne are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $360 to $550.
The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Scoot from $381. The cheapest one-way flight was with Scoot from $191.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from George Town to Melbourne is $876, flying from May 22 to Jun 6.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from George Town to Melbourne is $796, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 15.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from George Town to Melbourne is $467, flying from Mar 27 to Apr 10.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from George Town to Melbourne is $555, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Scoot flight from George Town to Melbourne is $381, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest THAI flight from George Town to Melbourne is $913, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Melbourne starts at $381 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $191 and departs on Wed, Mar 18.
10 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from George Town 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 George Town 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 George Town 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 George Town to Melbourne.

In terms of flights, Singapore Airlines is the most popular. Singapore Airlines offers 80 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from George Town to Melbourne are:
  • Malaysia Airlines offers 56 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Batik Air offers 25 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • China Southern offers 21 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Scoot offers 21 connecting flights per week. Scoot flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • THAI offers 14 connecting flights per week. THAI flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between George Town and Melbourne.
The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Scoot from $381. The cheapest one-way flight was with Scoot from $191.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from George Town to Melbourne is $876, flying from May 22 to Jun 6.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from George Town to Melbourne is $796, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 15.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from George Town to Melbourne is $467, flying from Mar 27 to Apr 10.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from George Town to Melbourne is $555, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Scoot flight from George Town to Melbourne is $381, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest THAI flight from George Town to Melbourne is $913, flying from May 7 to May 20.
No airline flies direct from George Town to Melbourne.
  • There are 80 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 56 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 25 Batik Air connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 China Southern connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Scoot connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 THAI connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between George Town and Melbourne at price $377 is offered by Batik Air from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9.
No airline flies direct from George Town to Melbourne.
  • There are 80 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 56 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 25 Batik Air connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 China Southern connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Scoot connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 THAI connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from George Town to Melbourne.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from George Town 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 George Town and Melbourne start at $2,213 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 10 with China Southern.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between George Town and Melbourne start at $381 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3.
To book business class trips from George Town 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 George Town and Melbourne starts at $377 from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9 with Batik Air.
The cheapest last-minute deal between George Town and Melbourne at price $377 is offered by Batik Air from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9.
To find last-minute flight deals from George Town 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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Popular trips from George Town

  1. Sydney
    $453
    Mar 27 — Apr 12
    1 stop 11 hr Scoot
  2. London
    $636
    Mar 30 — Apr 13
    1 stop 26 hr 15 min China Southern
  3. Paris
    $719
    Jun 4 — Jun 18
    2 stops 19 hr 40 min Etihad, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air
  4. Singapore
    $82
    Mar 14 — Mar 30
    Nonstop 1 hr 30 min Scoot

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