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 • 2026-11-07
73% AI deal score
A$114
A$57
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MEL
City of Launceston
Australia • 2026-11-24
70% AI deal score
A$88
A$60
One-way
MEL
Sydney
Australia • 2026-12-03
75% AI deal score
A$113
A$68
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MEL
City of Newcastle
Australia • 2026-12-02
74% AI deal score
A$122
A$69
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MEL
Sydney
Australia • 2026-10-27
76% AI deal score
A$154
A$86
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MEL
Canberra
Australia • 2026-12-08
49% AI deal score
A$140
A$99
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MEL
Hobart
Australia • 2026-10-07
71% AI deal score
A$176
A$112
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MEL
Darwin
Australia • 2026-12-10
84% AI deal score
A$330
A$180
One-way
MEL
Jakarta
Indonesia • 2026-10-20
83% AI deal score
A$447
A$322
One-way
MEL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia • 2027-01-19
86% AI deal score
A$468
A$330
One-way

Flights from Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne

About 86% of flights from Melbourne are long-haul trips, indicating a strong focus on distant international and transcontinental routes. Short-haul flights make up a smaller portion at 8%, while medium-haul routes account for 6% of the total. This distribution suggests that travelers from Melbourne frequently embark on extended journeys, with fewer options for shorter regional travel.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Melbourne, the most economical options right now include destinations within Australia. You can find fares to City of Launceston starting from $114 AUD. Flights to Adelaide are available from $120 AUD, and you can reach Canberra from $171 AUD. These prices represent some of the lowest available fares for roundtrip travel from Melbourne.

Melbourne offers an extensive network of destinations, with flights available to 979 unique cities. Over the last 90 days, the most frequently represented countries in recent fares are Australia, accounting for 41%, followed by Indonesia at 13%, and New Zealand at 8%. This indicates a strong regional focus, with popular destinations like Denpasar in Indonesia and various cities across Australia and New Zealand being readily accessible.

When considering direct flights from Melbourne, 17.4% of recent fares were non-stop. This indicates that connecting flights are the dominant option for many routes from Melbourne, with a smaller proportion of deals offering direct service. Travelers should expect to see more options involving layovers when searching for flights from this origin.

The most popular routes from Melbourne, based on recent fare activity over the last 90 days, include frequent deals to Denpasar, Indonesia. Adelaide, Australia, is also a consistently popular destination for travelers from Melbourne. Additionally, London, United Kingdom, stands out as a frequently discounted long-haul destination, reflecting its status as a key global hub for travelers from Melbourne.

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

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Amsterdam

Melbourne (MEL) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Air India Limited

A$1,791

A$1,196

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Kathmandu

Melbourne (MEL) - Kathmandu (KTM)

Air India Limited

A$1,675

A$978

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Air India Limited

A$1,640

A$1,227

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PKX)

FlyAsianXpress

A$930

A$672

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Istanbul

Melbourne (MEL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air China

A$1,714

A$1,300

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Hanoi

Melbourne (MEL) - Hanoi (HAN)

Vietnam Airlines

A$738

A$1,018

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Melbourne

Dubai

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Nov 2026

from

A$871

Seoul

TOP

South Korea • Oct 2026

from

A$577

Kathmandu

TOP

Nepal • Feb 2027

from

A$794

Milan

TOP

Italy • Oct 2026

from

A$1,213

London

TOP

United Kingdom • Nov 2026

from

A$1,264

Vancouver

TOP

Canada • Feb 2027

from

A$1,351

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Melbourne

-29%

MEL - Milan

A$1,721 → A$1,216

-34%

MEL - Kathmandu

A$1,214 → A$797

-20%

MEL - Manchester

A$1,721 → A$1,382

-20%

MEL - Vancouver

A$1,687 → A$1,355

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 ~$58 direct / ~$114 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Melbourne are direct to Adelaide, or roundtrip to City of Launceston.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Jetstar, FlyAsianXpress, Scoot, Qatar Airways

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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Hangzhou

China • Nov 2026

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Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam • Apr 2027

93% AI deal score

$5,669

$1,713

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From MEL

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Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia • Jan 2027

93% AI deal score

$16,505

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British Airways

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From MEL

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Darwin

Australia • Dec 2026

92% AI deal score

$1,564

$905

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From MEL

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Beijing

China • Oct 2026

89% AI deal score

$2,219

$1,163

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Business Class

From MEL

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City of Launceston

Australia • Oct 2026

89% AI deal score

$779

$467

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Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

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Seoul

South Korea • Mar 2027

89% AI deal score

$3,056

$2,484

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Royal Brunei Airlines

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From MEL

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Auckland

New Zealand • Oct 2026

79% AI deal score

$1,073

$967

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Business Class

From MEL

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Beijing

China • Feb 2027

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$2,579

$2,309

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Royal Brunei Airlines

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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

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Amsterdam

Melbourne (MEL) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Air India Limited

A$1,791

A$1,196

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Kathmandu

Melbourne (MEL) - Kathmandu (KTM)

Air India Limited

A$1,675

A$978

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - London

Melbourne (MEL) - London (LHR)

Air India Limited

A$1,640

A$1,227

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Beijing

Melbourne (MEL) - Beijing (PKX)

FlyAsianXpress

A$930

A$672

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Istanbul

Melbourne (MEL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air China

A$1,714

A$1,300

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Hanoi

Melbourne (MEL) - Hanoi (HAN)

Vietnam Airlines

A$738

A$1,018

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Melbourne

Dubai

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Nov 2026

from

A$871

Seoul

TOP

South Korea • Oct 2026

from

A$577

Kathmandu

TOP

Nepal • Feb 2027

from

A$794

Milan

TOP

Italy • Oct 2026

from

A$1,213

London

TOP

United Kingdom • Nov 2026

from

A$1,264

Vancouver

TOP

Canada • Feb 2027

from

A$1,351

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Melbourne

-29%

MEL - Milan

A$1,721 → A$1,216

-34%

MEL - Kathmandu

A$1,214 → A$797

-20%

MEL - Manchester

A$1,721 → A$1,382

-20%

MEL - Vancouver

A$1,687 → A$1,355

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 ~$58 direct / ~$114 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Melbourne are direct to Adelaide, or roundtrip to City of Launceston.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Jetstar, FlyAsianXpress, Scoot, Qatar Airways

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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Last-minute flights going from Melbourne soon

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 ~$58 direct / ~$114 roundtrip

Jetstar, FlyAsianXpress, Scoot, Qatar Airways

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 ~$58 direct / ~$114 roundtrip

Jetstar, FlyAsianXpress, Scoot, Qatar Airways

2-8 weeks in advance

Mar - Apr, Feb

Compare nearby airports first

Melbourne main airports to depart from

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Best Elite deals from Melbourne

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Where can I fly from Melbourne for under 300 AUD?

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How far do most flights from Melbourne go?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Melbourne?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne?

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