Are direct flights from Albury to Melbourne always the best option?

Direct flights are often convenient and save time, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with layovers can sometimes be more affordable, depending on the route and airline. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel time.

Can flexible travel dates help on Albury to Melbourne flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Prices often vary by day of the week, time of year, and even specific holidays. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may lead to more economical fares.

What extra costs should I check before booking Albury to Melbourne flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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2027-02-11 – 2027-02-12
ABX - Melbourne
48% AI deal score
A$571
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48% AI deal score
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ABX - Melbourne
48% AI deal score
A$575
A$436
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48% AI deal score
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ABX - Melbourne
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Albury to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Albury to Melbourne

A typical journey from Albury to Melbourne takes about 5h 55m, including connections. This reflects that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 1 stopover for connecting flights. Given the short distance, these connections significantly extend the overall travel time.

For those seeking cheap flights from Albury to Melbourne, prices typically range from $252–$322, with a median of $279. Right now, fares are significantly below the typical level, and about 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for savings.

The cheapest time to fly from Albury to Melbourne is often in October, with a median fare of $210. August also offers competitive prices, with a median of $220. Travelers can also find more affordable options in November, where the median fare is $244.

The route from Albury to Melbourne covers a distance of 259 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul journey. Despite the relatively short distance, direct flights from Albury to Melbourne are not common, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop.

How much is a round trip from Albury to Melbourne

Regular price: A$443 - A$1,154

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Albury to Melbourne is AUD 443 to AUD 1154. The current lowest deal is AUD 550 with Regional Express for travel from Oct 23-Oct 26.

now A$550

Low A$443

High A$1,154

The cheapest time to fly from Albury to Melbourne

The cheapest month to fly from ABX to MEL is October, with a median price of $210. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $349. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from A$210

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$349

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Albury to Melbourne

Jetstar

Regional Express

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Albury to Melbourne

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ABX - Melbourne

Albury (ABX) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$949

A$902

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ABX - Melbourne

Albury (ABX) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$688

A$1,332

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ABX - Melbourne

Albury (ABX) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$659

A$1,392

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ABX - Melbourne

Albury (ABX) - Melbourne (AVV)

Regional Express, Jetstar

A$638

A$571

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ABX - Melbourne

Albury (ABX) - Melbourne (AVV)

Regional Express, Jetstar

A$586

A$577

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ABX - Melbourne

Albury (ABX) - Melbourne (AVV)

Regional Express, Jetstar

A$581

A$586

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Albury to Melbourne

4 nights

Feb 15 - Feb 19

A$576 → A$436

24%

3 nights

Feb 15 - Feb 18

A$575 → A$436

24%

1 night

Feb 15 - Feb 16

A$574 → A$436

24%

1 night

Feb 18 - Feb 19

A$585 → A$448

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Albury to Melbourne

Albury - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Albury to Melbourne are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October, August, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 5h 55m

Flights from Albury to Melbourne typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 5h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 1 stopover on connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Regional Express offers a deal for $550

Regional Express has a deal for $550 from October 23-October 26 via skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Albury to Melbourne are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Albury main airports to depart from

Albury (ABX)

Cheapest

Departing from Albury Airport offers a direct option for flights to Melbourne.

📍 ~5 km from Albury city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$323

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

Fly into Avalon for a potentially cheaper option when traveling from Albury to Melbourne.

📍 ~50 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$323

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport is a useful alternative, providing regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited frequencies.

📍 ~135 km from Melbourne (reachable by rail and car)

💸 Flights from ~A$869

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

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Best Elite deals to Melbourne

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From ABX

Elite

Dec 20

Melbourne, Australia

69% AI deal score

$1,841

$1,155

Save $686

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From ABX

Elite

Dec 21

Melbourne, Australia

69% AI deal score

$1,843

$1,155

Save $688

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From ABX

Elite

Dec 27

Melbourne, Australia

69% AI deal score

$1,848

$1,155

Save $693

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From ABX

Elite

Dec 23

Melbourne, Australia

69% AI deal score

$1,848

$1,155

Save $693

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From ABX

Elite

Dec 22

Melbourne, Australia

69% AI deal score

$1,841

$1,155

Save $686

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From ABX

Elite

Dec 27

Melbourne, Australia

69% AI deal score

$1,846

$1,155

Save $691

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From ABX

Elite

Dec 20

Melbourne, Australia

69% AI deal score

$1,843

$1,155

Save $688

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From ABX

Elite

Dec 26

Melbourne, Australia

69% AI deal score

$1,846

$1,155

Save $691

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From ABX

Elite

Dec 28

Melbourne, Australia

69% AI deal score

$1,848

$1,155

Save $693

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From ABX

Elite

Dec 19

Melbourne, Australia

69% AI deal score

$1,841

$1,155

Save $686

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From ABX

Elite

Dec 21

Melbourne, Australia

68% AI deal score

$1,753

$1,155

Save $598

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From ABX

Elite

Dec 20

Melbourne, Australia

68% AI deal score

$1,752

$1,155

Save $597

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you discover better deals. Sometimes, flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons may result in lower fares.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, especially for popular routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's useful to monitor prices. There isn't a single optimal booking time that guarantees the lowest fare.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover different flight options or prices. While it might involve additional ground transportation, the potential savings could be worthwhile. Always consider the total cost and travel time when including other airports.

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Albury to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Albury to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Albury to Melbourne

Regular price: A$443 - A$1,154

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Albury to Melbourne is AUD 443 to AUD 1154. The current lowest deal is AUD 550 with Regional Express for travel from Oct 23-Oct 26.

now A$550

Low A$443

High A$1,154

The cheapest time to fly from Albury to Melbourne

October

Cheapest

Flights from A$210

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$349

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Albury to Melbourne

Jetstar

Regional Express

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Albury to Melbourne

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ABX - Melbourne

Albury (ABX) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$949

A$902

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ABX - Melbourne

Albury (ABX) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$688

A$1,332

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ABX - Melbourne

Albury (ABX) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$659

A$1,392

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ABX - Melbourne

Albury (ABX) - Melbourne (AVV)

Regional Express, Jetstar

A$638

A$571

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ABX - Melbourne

Albury (ABX) - Melbourne (AVV)

Regional Express, Jetstar

A$586

A$577

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ABX - Melbourne

Albury (ABX) - Melbourne (AVV)

Regional Express, Jetstar

A$581

A$586

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Albury to Melbourne

4 nights

Feb 15 - Feb 19

A$576 → A$436

24%

3 nights

Feb 15 - Feb 18

A$575 → A$436

24%

1 night

Feb 15 - Feb 16

A$574 → A$436

24%

1 night

Feb 18 - Feb 19

A$585 → A$448

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Albury to Melbourne

Albury - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Albury to Melbourne are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October, August, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 5h 55m

Flights from Albury to Melbourne typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 5h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 1 stopover on connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Regional Express offers a deal for $550

Regional Express has a deal for $550 from October 23-October 26 via skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Albury to Melbourne are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Albury main airports to depart from

Albury (ABX)

Cheapest

Departing from Albury Airport offers a direct option for flights to Melbourne.

📍 ~5 km from Albury city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$323

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

Fly into Avalon for a potentially cheaper option when traveling from Albury to Melbourne.

📍 ~50 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$323

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport is a useful alternative, providing regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited frequencies.

Melbourne, Australia

68% AI deal score

$1,752

$1,155

Save $597

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Cheap Flights from Albury to Melbourne

Today’s best flight deals from Albury to Melbourne

Albury to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Albury to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Albury to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from Albury to Melbourne

Direct flights from Albury to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from Albury to Melbourne

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Albury to Melbourne

Popular Airports to fly from Albury to Melbourne

Albury - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

October offers the lowest median prices

Connecting flights average 5h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Regional Express offers a deal for $550

Deals are frequent on this route

Albury main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

Dec 20

Dec 21

Dec 27

Dec 23

Dec 22

Dec 27

Dec 20

Dec 26

Dec 28

Dec 19

Dec 21

Dec 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

How can I find cheap flights from Albury to Melbourne?

When should I book flights from Albury to Melbourne?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Albury to Melbourne?

Are direct flights from Albury to Melbourne always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Albury to Melbourne flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Albury to Melbourne flights?

Related routes

More routes from Albury

Flights to Melbourne from other cities

Albury to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Albury to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Albury to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from Albury to Melbourne

Direct flights from Albury to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from Albury to Melbourne

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Albury to Melbourne

Popular Airports to fly from Albury to Melbourne

Albury - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

October offers the lowest median prices

Connecting flights average 5h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Regional Express offers a deal for $550

Deals are frequent on this route

Albury main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

Dec 20

Dec 21

Dec 27

Dec 23

Dec 22

Dec 27

Dec 20

Dec 26

Dec 28

Dec 19

Dec 21

Dec 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

How can I find cheap flights from Albury to Melbourne?

When should I book flights from Albury to Melbourne?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Albury to Melbourne?