Cheap flights from Melbourne

Popular airlines with direct flights from Melbourne

  • Qantas
    Fly from Melbourne (MEL)
    • Sydney
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 25 min +
    • Brisbane
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 15 min +
    • Adelaide
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • Perth
      Direct flights every day
      4 hr 10 min +
    • Canberra
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
  • Jetstar
    Fly from Melbourne (AVV, MEL)
    • Sydney
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • Brisbane
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 5 min +
    • Gold Coast
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr +
    • Adelaide
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 25 min +
    • Hobart
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 min +
  • Virgin Australia
    Fly from Melbourne (MEL)
    • Sydney
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 25 min +
    • Brisbane
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 10 min +
    • Adelaide
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 25 min +
    • Gold Coast
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 5 min +
    • Perth
      Direct flights every day
      4 hr 25 min +
  • Rex
    Fly from Melbourne (MEL)
    • Mildura
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • Burnie
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
    • Mount Gambier
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
      1 hr 10 min +
    • Devonport
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • Merimbula
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
  • Air New Zealand
    Fly from Melbourne (MEL)
    • Auckland
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 35 min +
    • Queenstown
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 15 min +
    • Wellington
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
      3 hr 40 min +
    • Christchurch
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
      3 hr 25 min +
  • Link Airways
    Fly from Melbourne (MEL)
    • Wollongong
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
      1 hr 35 min +
    • Orange
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
      1 hr 35 min +
    • Dubbo
      Direct flights every Fri
      1 hr 45 min +

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 Melbourne

What counts as the best airline for your flights from 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 Melbourne.

In terms of direct flights, Qantas is the most popular, flying directly to 33 cities. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne are Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Rex, Air New Zealand, Link Airways.
  • Jetstar flies directly to 28 cities. Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Virgin Australia flies directly to 17 cities. Virgin Australia flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Rex flies directly to 7 cities. Rex flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Air New Zealand flies directly to 4 cities. Air New Zealand flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Link Airways flies directly to 3 cities. Link Airways flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Qantas offers direct flights from Melbourne to 33 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra.
  • Jetstar offers direct flights from Melbourne to 28 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide and Hobart.
  • Virgin Australia offers direct flights from Melbourne to 17 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Gold Coast and Perth.
  • Rex offers direct flights from Melbourne to 7 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Mildura, Burnie, Mount Gambier, Devonport and Merimbula.
  • Air New Zealand offers direct flights from Melbourne to 4 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Auckland, Queenstown, Wellington and Christchurch.
  • Link Airways offers direct flights from Melbourne to 3 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Wollongong, Orange and Dubbo.
Some popular flight destinations from Melbourne are Sydney, London, Tokyo, Singapore, Brisbane and Paris. To find more cheap flights to other destinations, use the Explore tool by interacting with the map above.
Melbourne has 3 major airports: Melbourne Airport, Avalon Airport and Essendon Fields Airport Terminal. The closest airport to the city center is Essendon Fields Airport Terminal 6 mi away. However, Melbourne Airport is more popular with travelers.

Different airlines may depart from different airports, for example:
  • Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport.
  • Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport and Melbourne Airport.
  • Virgin Australia flies from Melbourne Airport.
  • Rex flies from Melbourne Airport.
  • Air New Zealand flies from Melbourne Airport.
  • Link Airways flies from Melbourne Airport.
It's usually recommended that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure time for a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight to allow for time to check in, clear security, and handle unexpected delays.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
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