Can I fly direct from Melbourne to Phuket City?

Direct flights from Melbourne to Phuket City are not common, historically accounting for only 1.6% of observed routes. For flights with stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This data, observed over a 90-day period, suggests that most journeys on this route will involve at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from Melbourne to Phuket City?

The direct flight time from Melbourne to Phuket City is approximately 8 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 7014 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to about 16 hours and 55 minutes. This indicates a significant difference in duration depending on whether a direct option is available.

How often do cheap flights from Melbourne to Phuket City come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Melbourne to Phuket City come up frequently. This route is classified as one with frequent deals, based on observations over a 30-day period. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with some regularity.

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Melbourne to Phuket City: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Phuket City

A typical journey from Melbourne to Phuket City takes about 8h 50m, including connections. This route is classified as long-haul, covering a significant distance of 7014 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, the total travel time accounts for layovers and transfers.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Melbourne to Phuket City, right now fares are near the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $739–$1115, with a median of $897. New deals appear almost daily, indicating a dynamic market for this destination.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Phuket City, August stands out with a median fare of $754. Following closely, February also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $756. October is another favorable month, showing a median fare of $823, making these months potentially more economical for your travel plans.

Most itineraries for flights from Melbourne to Phuket City connect at least once, with only 1.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey that includes at least one transfer point between your origin and destination.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Phuket City

Regular price: A$602 - A$1,508

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Phuket City are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is AUD 602-AUD 1508. The current lowest deal is AUD 570 with FlyAsianXpress for travel from Feb 16-Feb 24.

now A$570

Low A$602

High A$1,508

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Phuket City

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Phuket is February, with a median price of $757. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1316. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$757

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,316

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Phuket City

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Phuket City

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Phuket City

Melbourne (MEL) - Phuket City (HKT)

Scoot

A$1,409

A$867

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Phuket City

Melbourne (MEL) - Phuket City (HKT)

Scoot

A$1,436

A$867

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Phuket City

Melbourne (MEL) - Phuket City (HKT)

Jetstar

A$1,455

A$981

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Phuket City

Melbourne (MEL) - Phuket City (HKT)

Malindo Airways

A$1,408

A$995

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Phuket City

Melbourne (MEL) - Phuket City (HKT)

Malindo Airways

A$1,467

A$1,001

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Phuket City

Melbourne (AVV) - Phuket City (HKT)

Jetstar

A$1,185

A$770

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Phuket City

14 nights

Jan 29 - Feb 12

A$1,231 → A$634

49%

15 nights

Jan 28 - Feb 12

A$1,220 → A$634

48%

19 nights

Jan 24 - Feb 12

A$1,203 → A$618

49%

21 nights

Jan 22 - Feb 12

A$1,198 → A$617

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Phuket City

Melbourne - Phuket City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Phuket City have been near the typical level of $897.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August ($754), February ($756), and October ($823) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 23h 5m

The typical connecting flight from Melbourne to Phuket City takes 23h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up the majority of options, with 2 stopovers being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that offers direct flights from Melbourne to Phuket City.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, offering opportunities for savings.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary departure point for flights from Melbourne to Phuket City.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$567

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure option for flights from Melbourne to Phuket City.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$821

Phuket City main airports to arrive at

Phuket International (HKT)

Cheapest

Phuket International Airport is a convenient arrival point for exploring Phuket City and surrounding areas.

📍 ~27 km from Phuket City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$569

Airports nearby Phuket City used as alternative

Krabi (KBV)

Cheapest

Krabi (KBV) is a practical alternative due to its proximity and similar flight network to Phuket.

📍 ~150 km from Phuket City (road travel can take 2-3 hours).

💸 Flights from ~A$524

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phuket City

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From MEL

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Dec 02

Phuket City, Thailand

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$5,213

$3,176

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Vietnam Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 08

Phuket City, Thailand

91% AI deal score

$4,061

$2,306

Save $1,755

From MEL

Elite

Feb 27

Phuket City, Thailand

90% AI deal score

$2,303

$1,917

Save $386

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

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Feb 17

Phuket City, Thailand

89% AI deal score

$4,156

$2,917

Save $1,239

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From MEL

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Feb 17

Phuket City, Thailand

89% AI deal score

$4,110

$2,917

Save $1,193

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Feb 06

Phuket City, Thailand

89% AI deal score

$4,132

$2,963

Save $1,169

Xiamen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MEL

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Feb 17

Phuket City, Thailand

89% AI deal score

$4,110

$3,143

Save $967

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From MEL

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Feb 10

Phuket City, Thailand

89% AI deal score

$4,121

$3,148

Save $973

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 14

Phuket City, Thailand

89% AI deal score

$2,519

$1,964

Save $555

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Mar 11

Phuket City, Thailand

88% AI deal score

$3,398

$2,517

Save $881

From MEL

Elite

Feb 10

Phuket City, Thailand

88% AI deal score

$4,121

$2,999

Save $1,122

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Feb 10

Phuket City, Thailand

88% AI deal score

$4,121

$2,999

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Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phuket City

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Melbourne to Phuket City is typically 14-27 days before departure. Within this period, the average price observed was $933. Booking 7-13 days out saw average prices of $992, while booking 0-6 days before departure resulted in an average price of $1082. This trend suggests that planning a few weeks in advance can lead to more favorable prices.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to Phuket City was considered to be $739 or less. The median price for this route was $897, with 75% of prices falling below $1115. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period, providing a historical benchmark for what travelers might expect to pay.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Phuket City include August, with a median price of $754, and February, with a median price of $756. October also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $823. The annual median price for this route was $897, indicating that these months typically offer savings compared to the yearly average.

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Melbourne to Phuket City: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Phuket City

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Phuket City

Regular price: A$602 - A$1,508

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Phuket City are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is AUD 602-AUD 1508. The current lowest deal is AUD 570 with FlyAsianXpress for travel from Feb 16-Feb 24.

now A$570

Low A$602

High A$1,508

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Phuket City

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$757

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,316

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Phuket City

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Phuket City

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Phuket City

Melbourne (MEL) - Phuket City (HKT)

Scoot

A$1,409

A$867

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Phuket City

Melbourne (MEL) - Phuket City (HKT)

Scoot

A$1,436

A$867

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Phuket City

Melbourne (MEL) - Phuket City (HKT)

Jetstar

A$1,455

A$981

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Phuket City

Melbourne (MEL) - Phuket City (HKT)

Malindo Airways

A$1,408

A$995

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Phuket City

Melbourne (MEL) - Phuket City (HKT)

Malindo Airways

A$1,467

A$1,001

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Phuket City

Melbourne (AVV) - Phuket City (HKT)

Jetstar

A$1,185

A$770

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Phuket City

14 nights

Jan 29 - Feb 12

A$1,231 → A$634

49%

15 nights

Jan 28 - Feb 12

A$1,220 → A$634

48%

19 nights

Jan 24 - Feb 12

A$1,203 → A$618

49%

21 nights

Jan 22 - Feb 12

A$1,198 → A$617

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Phuket City

Melbourne - Phuket City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Phuket City have been near the typical level of $897.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August ($754), February ($756), and October ($823) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 23h 5m

The typical connecting flight from Melbourne to Phuket City takes 23h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up the majority of options, with 2 stopovers being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that offers direct flights from Melbourne to Phuket City.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, offering opportunities for savings.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary departure point for flights from Melbourne to Phuket City.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$567

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure option for flights from Melbourne to Phuket City.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$821

Phuket City main airports to arrive at

Phuket International (HKT)

Cheapest

Phuket International Airport is a convenient arrival point for exploring Phuket City and surrounding areas.

📍 ~27 km from Phuket City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$569

Airports nearby Phuket City used as alternative

Krabi (KBV)

Cheapest

Krabi (KBV) is a practical alternative due to its proximity and similar flight network to Phuket.

📍 ~150 km from Phuket City (road travel can take 2-3 hours).

💸 Flights from ~A$524

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phuket City

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Melbourne to Phuket City.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Phuket City

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

From MEL

Elite

Dec 02

Phuket City, Thailand

92% AI deal score

$5,213

$3,176

Save $2,037

Vietnam Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Phuket City, Thailand

88% AI deal score

$3,398

$2,517

Save $881

From MEL

Elite

Feb 10

Phuket City, Thailand

88% AI deal score

$4,121

$2,999

Save $1,122

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Feb 10

Phuket City, Thailand

88% AI deal score

$4,121

$2,999

Save $1,122

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phuket City

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Phuket City

Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to Phuket City

Melbourne to Phuket City: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Phuket City

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Phuket City

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Phuket City

Direct flights from Melbourne to Phuket City

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Phuket City

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Phuket City

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Phuket City

Melbourne - Phuket City route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Connecting flights average 23h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Phuket City main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phuket City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phuket City

Best Elite deals to Phuket City

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phuket City

When is the best time to book flights from Melbourne to Phuket City?

How much should a flight from Melbourne to Phuket City cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Phuket City?

Can I fly direct from Melbourne to Phuket City?

How long does it take to fly from Melbourne to Phuket City?

How often do cheap flights from Melbourne to Phuket City come up?

Related routes

More routes from Melbourne

Flights to Phuket City from other cities

Melbourne to Phuket City: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Phuket City

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Phuket City

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Phuket City

Direct flights from Melbourne to Phuket City

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Phuket City

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Phuket City

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Phuket City

Melbourne - Phuket City route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Connecting flights average 23h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Phuket City main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phuket City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phuket City

Best Elite deals to Phuket City

Dec 02

Nov 08

Feb 27

Feb 17

Feb 17

Feb 06

Feb 17

Feb 10

Nov 14

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Feb 10

Feb 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phuket City

When is the best time to book flights from Melbourne to Phuket City?

How much should a flight from Melbourne to Phuket City cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Phuket City?