How far do most flights from Melbourne go?

Across the trailing 90 days, most flights from Melbourne have historically been long-haul. Approximately 86% of flights from this origin are typically long-haul. In contrast, short-haul flights account for about 8% of the total, and medium-haul flights make up 6% of the routes from Melbourne.

Where are the cheapest international flights from Melbourne?

Historically, when looking for international flights from Melbourne, some destinations have shown more affordable median prices. For instance, flights to Ipoh in Malaysia typically have a median price of $396 AUD. Another option is Da Lat in Vietnam, with a median price of $408 AUD. Hamilton in New Zealand also presents a competitive option, with a median price of $432 AUD, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne?

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne, with an average price of $732 USD. This represents a potential savings of 31% compared to the annual median average price of $1058 USD. April is typically the second cheapest month, with an average price of $741 USD. These trends are based on observations from the trailing quarter.

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MEL
Adelaide
Australia • 2026-10-02
74% AI deal score
A$121
A$54
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MEL
City of Launceston
Australia • 2026-11-17
71% AI deal score
A$89
A$59
One-way
MEL
Sydney
Australia • 2026-10-14
73% AI deal score
A$91
A$63
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MEL
City of Newcastle
Australia • 2026-09-29
74% AI deal score
A$114
A$68
One-way
MEL
Hobart
Australia • 2026-09-15
71% AI deal score
A$139
A$85
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MEL
Brisbane
Australia • 2026-10-28
66% AI deal score
A$117
A$95
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MEL
Gold Coast
Australia • 2026-11-21
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A$95
A$96
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MEL
Canberra
Australia • 2026-11-25
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A$116
A$96
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MEL
Uluru
Australia • 2026-12-11
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A$278
A$131
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Sydney
Australia • 2026-11-09
75% AI deal score
A$256
A$155
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Flights from Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne

About 86% of recent flights from Melbourne are long-haul international trips, indicating a strong emphasis on distant destinations. In contrast, short-haul flights make up 8% of the routes, while medium-haul flights account for 6%. This distribution suggests that travelers from Melbourne frequently embark on extensive journeys, with fewer options for shorter or regional travel.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Melbourne, the most economical options right now include destinations within Australia. You can find fares to Adelaide starting at AUD110, with direct options available from AUD53. Flights to City of Launceston begin at AUD114, with direct prices from AUD60. Additionally, you can secure fares to Sydney starting at AUD125. These prices reflect the current cheapest roundtrip options available.

Travelers from Melbourne have access to a vast network of destinations, with 979 unique cities reachable. Over the last 90 days, the distribution of recent fares shows that Australia accounts for 41%, making it the most frequent country for flight deals. Indonesia follows with 13% of recent fares, offering routes to destinations like Denpasar. New Zealand represents 8% of the recent fare volume, providing additional international options.

When looking for direct flights from Melbourne, you'll find that 17.4% of recent fares are non-stop. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights from Melbourne involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journeys, as connecting flights are more dominant for departures from this origin.

Over the last 90 days, the most frequently discounted destination from Melbourne is Denpasar in Indonesia. Following closely in popularity is Adelaide in Australia, which consistently appears among recent flight deals. Another popular international route is to London in the United Kingdom, which also features prominently in recent fare observations.

Most popular airlines from Melbourne

QantasLink

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Jetstar

Air New Zealand

Singapore Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Cathay Pacific

Malaysia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne soon

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Amritsar

Melbourne (MEL) - Amritsar (ATQ)

Scoot

A$1,436

A$910

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Okinawa Island

Melbourne (AVV) - Okinawa Island (OKA)

Jetstar, Scoot

A$1,764

A$1,128

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Athens

Melbourne (AVV) - Athens (ATH)

Jetstar, Scoot

A$2,721

A$2,034

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Perth

Melbourne (AVV) - Perth (PER)

Jetstar

A$903

A$579

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Manila

Melbourne (MEL) - Manila (MNL)

Cebu Pacific

A$800

A$606

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Istanbul

Melbourne (AVV) - Istanbul (IST)

China Southern Airlines, Jetstar

A$2,449

A$2,143

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Melbourne

Dublin

TOP

Ireland • Nov 2026

from

A$1,088

Madrid

TOP

Spain • Nov 2026

from

A$1,119

Zürich

TOP

Switzerland • Oct 2026

from

A$1,130

San Francisco

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

A$1,196

Mumbai

TOP

India • May 2027

from

A$835

Milan

TOP

Italy • Nov 2026

from

A$1,128

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Melbourne

-43%

AVV - Hilo

A$2,355 → A$1,335

-54%

MEL - Colombo

A$1,407 → A$646

-37%

AVV - Miami

A$1,989 → A$1,262

-36%

AVV - Boston

A$2,008 → A$1,280

Popular Airports from Melbourne

Melbourne airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Fri - Wed - Sat

Flights from Melbourne are cheapest on Friday, Wednesday, and Saturday, with fares from $28.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$53 direct / ~$110 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Melbourne are to Australian cities like Adelaide, Launceston, and Sydney.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Jetstar, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, Scoot, Vietjet Air

Low-cost and full-service carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights from Melbourne.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks ahead of time offers the best prices for flights from Melbourne.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Mar - Apr, Feb

Flights from Melbourne tend to be lower priced in March, April, and February.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from AVV start at $28, while flights from MEL start at $35.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

Avalon Airport is a good choice for budget-conscious travelers flying to or from the Melbourne area.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$109

Melbourne (MEL)

Melbourne Airport is suitable for travelers seeking a wide range of domestic and international flight options.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$113

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

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

📍 ~132 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$357

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$857

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From MEL

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China • Jan 2027

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$1,255

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Singapore • Oct 2026

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$2,348

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Malaysia • Jan 2027

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From MEL

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Australia • Dec 2026

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$1,549

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From MEL

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Malaysia • Jan 2027

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$3,130

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From MEL

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Australia • Dec 2026

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From MEL

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China • Oct 2026

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Australia • Sep 2026

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Booking Flights from Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, travelers from Melbourne have found various destinations for under $300 AUD. For example, Burnie typically has a median price of $185, while King Island averages around $221. Other options include City of Newcastle at $226 and Devonport at $229. These prices reflect trends observed across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing 90 days, flights from Melbourne have historically reached 979 unique cities. These destinations span 98 different countries, offering a wide range of travel opportunities. A significant portion of these flights, about 41%, are to destinations within Australia. Indonesia accounts for 13% of destinations, and New Zealand makes up 8%.

Historically, some of the most frequently served flight destinations from Melbourne include Denpasar in Indonesia, Adelaide in Australia, and London in the United Kingdom. These destinations have consistently appeared among the top choices for travelers. This trend has been observed across the trailing 90 days, indicating their sustained popularity.

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Most popular airlines from Melbourne

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Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Jetstar

Air New Zealand

Singapore Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Cathay Pacific

Malaysia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne soon

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Amritsar

Melbourne (MEL) - Amritsar (ATQ)

Scoot

A$1,436

A$910

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Okinawa Island

Melbourne (AVV) - Okinawa Island (OKA)

Jetstar, Scoot

A$1,764

A$1,128

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Athens

Melbourne (AVV) - Athens (ATH)

Jetstar, Scoot

A$2,721

A$2,034

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Perth

Melbourne (AVV) - Perth (PER)

Jetstar

A$903

A$579

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Manila

Melbourne (MEL) - Manila (MNL)

Cebu Pacific

A$800

A$606

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Istanbul

Melbourne (AVV) - Istanbul (IST)

China Southern Airlines, Jetstar

A$2,449

A$2,143

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Melbourne

Dublin

TOP

Ireland • Nov 2026

from

A$1,088

Madrid

TOP

Spain • Nov 2026

from

A$1,119

Zürich

TOP

Switzerland • Oct 2026

from

A$1,130

San Francisco

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

A$1,196

Mumbai

TOP

India • May 2027

from

A$835

Milan

TOP

Italy • Nov 2026

from

A$1,128

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Melbourne

-43%

AVV - Hilo

A$2,355 → A$1,335

-54%

MEL - Colombo

A$1,407 → A$646

-37%

AVV - Miami

A$1,989 → A$1,262

-36%

AVV - Boston

A$2,008 → A$1,280

Popular Airports from Melbourne

Melbourne airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Fri - Wed - Sat

Flights from Melbourne are cheapest on Friday, Wednesday, and Saturday, with fares from $28.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$53 direct / ~$110 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Melbourne are to Australian cities like Adelaide, Launceston, and Sydney.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Jetstar, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, Scoot, Vietjet Air

Low-cost and full-service carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights from Melbourne.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks ahead of time offers the best prices for flights from Melbourne.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Mar - Apr, Feb

Flights from Melbourne tend to be lower priced in March, April, and February.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from AVV start at $28, while flights from MEL start at $35.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

Avalon Airport is a good choice for budget-conscious travelers flying to or from the Melbourne area.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$109

Melbourne (MEL)

Melbourne Airport is suitable for travelers seeking a wide range of domestic and international flight options.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$113

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

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

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$479

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Flights from Melbourne: Overview

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Most popular destinations to fly from Melbourne

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Melbourne

Popular Airports from Melbourne

Melbourne airport insights

Fri - Wed - Sat

From ~$53 direct / ~$110 roundtrip

Jetstar, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, Scoot, Vietjet Air

2-8 weeks in advance

Mar - Apr, Feb

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Melbourne main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

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Melbourne airport insights

Fri - Wed - Sat

From ~$53 direct / ~$110 roundtrip

Jetstar, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, Scoot, Vietjet Air

2-8 weeks in advance

Mar - Apr, Feb

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