Are there direct flights from New Delhi to Melbourne?

Direct flights from New Delhi to Melbourne are available, but they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, only 5% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connecting flights, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that most travelers on this route will likely have at least one layover.

How long does it take to fly from New Delhi to Melbourne?

The direct flight from New Delhi to Melbourne typically takes 12 hours and 10 minutes. This route covers a distance of 10192 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 19 hours and 15 minutes. Travelers should account for the additional time when opting for connecting flights.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from New Delhi to Melbourne?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from New Delhi to Melbourne. Connecting flights have a median price of $723, while direct flights are typically more expensive, with a median price of $807. This represents a premium of 12% for direct flights. Direct flights also make up a smaller share of options, accounting for 6.3% of the available routes.

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New Delhi to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from New Delhi to Melbourne

Only 3% of recent fares for flights from New Delhi to Melbourne were classified as a good price. Right now, fares to Melbourne typically range from $564–$1169, with a median of $805. Current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to Melbourne? The data indicates that March is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $539. Following closely, February offers a median fare of $557, and September presents another cost-effective option with a median of $572.

A typical journey from New Delhi to Melbourne takes about 12h 10m, including connections. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with the median connecting journey time being 24h 25m. Only 5% of recent fares were for direct flights from New Delhi to Melbourne, and connecting itineraries typically involve 2 stopovers.

The distance between New Delhi and Melbourne is 10192 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance means longer travel times and often necessitates connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to Melbourne

Regular price: $528 - $1,203

Prices for flights from New Delhi to Melbourne are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New Delhi to Melbourne is between $528 and $1203. The current lowest deal is $672 with Air India Limited, for travel from Oct 25-Nov 7.

now $672

Low $528

High $1,203

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to Melbourne

The cheapest month to fly from Delhi to Melbourne is April, with a median price of $478. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $1117. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $478

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,117

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Delhi to Melbourne

Air India Limited

Last-minute flights going from New Delhi to Melbourne

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Melbourne

New Delhi (DEL) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air India Limited, Scoot

$677

$710

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Melbourne

New Delhi (DEL) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air India Limited, Scoot

$668

$726

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Melbourne

New Delhi (DEL) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air India Limited

$737

$775

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Melbourne

New Delhi (DEL) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air India Limited

$683

$778

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Melbourne

New Delhi (DEL) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air India Limited, Scoot

$683

$711

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Melbourne

New Delhi (DEL) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air India Limited, Scoot

$668

$727

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Delhi to Melbourne

7 nights

Mar 18 - Mar 25

$934 → $844

10%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$829 → $754

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$801 → $758

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$800 → $758

Popular Airports to fly from New Delhi to Melbourne

New Delhi - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from DEL to MEL are near the typical level, with 3% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $539

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with median fares around $539.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 12h 10m

Direct flights typically take 12h 10m, while connecting flights average 24h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 95% of recent availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Air India Limited is one airline offering direct flights from New Delhi to Melbourne.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from DEL to MEL are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

New Delhi main airports to depart from

Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

Cheapest

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a convenient departure point for flights to Melbourne.

📍 ~12 km from New Delhi (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$658

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary choice for flights from New Delhi to Melbourne.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$656

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport (BXG) can be a useful alternative for regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited flight frequencies.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,136

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Melbourne, Australia

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Melbourne, Australia

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Melbourne, Australia

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Melbourne, Australia

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Melbourne, Australia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Historically, the cheapest prices for flights from New Delhi to Melbourne are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $896. Booking within 0-6 days of departure often sees prices rise to an average of $1201. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out typically results in an average price of $995.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from New Delhi to Melbourne is considered a good deal if you find it for $564 or less. The median price for this route has historically been around $805. Prices can go up to $1169 or more for the upper quartile of fares. Monitoring prices and booking when they fall below the median can help secure a more favorable rate.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Melbourne, with a median price of $539. February also offers competitive prices, with a median of $557. The annual median price for this route is $805, indicating that these months provide significant savings. September, with a median of $572, is also among the more affordable options.

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New Delhi to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from New Delhi to Melbourne

The distance between New Delhi and Melbourne is 10192 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance means longer travel times and often necessitates connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to Melbourne

Regular price: $528 - $1,203

Prices for flights from New Delhi to Melbourne are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New Delhi to Melbourne is between $528 and $1203. The current lowest deal is $672 with Air India Limited, for travel from Oct 25-Nov 7.

now $672

Low $528

High $1,203

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to Melbourne

April

Cheapest

Flights from $478

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,117

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Delhi to Melbourne

Air India Limited

Last-minute flights going from New Delhi to Melbourne

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Melbourne

New Delhi (DEL) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air India Limited, Scoot

$677

$710

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Melbourne

New Delhi (DEL) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air India Limited, Scoot

$668

$726

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Melbourne

New Delhi (DEL) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air India Limited

$737

$775

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Melbourne

New Delhi (DEL) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air India Limited

$683

$778

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Melbourne

New Delhi (DEL) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air India Limited, Scoot

$683

$711

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Melbourne

New Delhi (DEL) - Melbourne (MEL)

Air India Limited, Scoot

$668

$727

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Delhi to Melbourne

7 nights

Mar 18 - Mar 25

$934 → $844

10%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$829 → $754

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$801 → $758

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$800 → $758

Popular Airports to fly from New Delhi to Melbourne

New Delhi - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from DEL to MEL are near the typical level, with 3% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $539

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with median fares around $539.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 12h 10m

Direct flights typically take 12h 10m, while connecting flights average 24h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 95% of recent availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Air India Limited is one airline offering direct flights from New Delhi to Melbourne.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from DEL to MEL are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

New Delhi main airports to depart from

Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

Cheapest

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a convenient departure point for flights to Melbourne.

📍 ~12 km from New Delhi (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$658

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary choice for flights from New Delhi to Melbourne.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$656

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport (BXG) can be a useful alternative for regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited flight frequencies.

Melbourne, Australia

92% AI deal score

$2,032

$1,475

Save $557

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Cheap Flights from New Delhi to Melbourne

Today’s best flight deals from New Delhi to Melbourne

New Delhi to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from New Delhi to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to Melbourne

Direct flights from New Delhi to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from New Delhi to Melbourne

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Delhi to Melbourne

Popular Airports to fly from New Delhi to Melbourne

New Delhi - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

March is historically cheapest at $539

Direct flights average 12h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

New Delhi 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

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Oct 24

Oct 20

Sep 21

Mar 08

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Feb 21

Feb 15

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

How early should I book New Delhi to Melbourne flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a New Delhi to Melbourne flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Melbourne?

Are there direct flights from New Delhi to Melbourne?

How long does it take to fly from New Delhi to Melbourne?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from New Delhi to Melbourne?

Related routes

More routes from New Delhi

Flights to Melbourne from other cities

New Delhi to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from New Delhi to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to Melbourne

Direct flights from New Delhi to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from New Delhi to Melbourne

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Delhi to Melbourne

Popular Airports to fly from New Delhi to Melbourne

New Delhi - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

March is historically cheapest at $539

Direct flights average 12h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

New Delhi 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 21

Oct 24

Oct 20

Sep 21

Mar 08

Dec 30

Feb 21

Feb 15

Dec 17

Dec 26

Dec 15

Dec 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

How early should I book New Delhi to Melbourne flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a New Delhi to Melbourne flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Melbourne?