Find Cheap Flights from George Town to Melbourne

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from George Town to Melbourne and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$380	Scoot 1 stop 12 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 24	The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Melbourne is currently $380
Cheapest one-way flight	$176	Batik Air 2 stops 41 hr Mon, Mar 30	The cheapest one-way flight from George Town to Melbourne is currently $176
Last-minute weekend getaway	$455	Scoot 1 stop 20 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from George Town to Melbourne is currently $455
Cheapest business class flights	$2,209	China Southern 1 stop 23 hr Thu, May 14 — Wed, May 27	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from George Town to Melbourne is currently $2,209

Fastest flight	10 hr	The fastest flight with stops from George Town to Melbourne takes 10 hr
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: $355–540
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $560–980

Popular airlines from George Town to Melbourne

Singapore Airlines

from $874

81 weekly connecting flights

PEN - MEL Every day
Malaysia Airlines

from $794

Typical price: $920–1,400

56 weekly connecting flights

PEN - MEL Every day
Batik Air

from $487

Typical price: $620–1,250

43 weekly connecting flights

PEN - MEL Every day
China Southern

from $555

Typical price: $1,100–2,300

21 weekly connecting flights

PEN - MEL Every day
Scoot

from $380

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 $355 to $540.

The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Scoot from $380. The cheapest one-way flight was with Batik Air from $176.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from George Town to Melbourne is $874, flying from May 22 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from George Town to Melbourne is $794, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 9.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from George Town to Melbourne is $487, flying from Mar 6 to Mar 22.
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 $380, flying from May 8 to May 24.
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 $380 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $176 and departs on Mon, Mar 30.

10 hr 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 81 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 43 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 $380. The cheapest one-way flight was with Batik Air from $176.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from George Town to Melbourne is $874, flying from May 22 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from George Town to Melbourne is $794, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 9.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from George Town to Melbourne is $487, flying from Mar 6 to Mar 22.
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 $380, flying from May 8 to May 24.
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 81 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 43 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 $455 is offered by Scoot from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.

No airline flies direct from George Town to Melbourne.

There are 81 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 43 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 $2,209 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 27 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between George Town and Melbourne start at $380 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 24.

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 $455 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15 with Scoot.

The cheapest last-minute deal between George Town and Melbourne at price $455 is offered by Scoot from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.

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.