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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Jakarta? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £356. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Jakarta

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne to Jakarta flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Alternative Melbourne to Jakarta routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Melbourne to Jakarta? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Melbourne to Jakarta: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£241
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time7 hrs, 21 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week72

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Jakarta: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Jakarta: Halim Perdana Kusuma and Soekarno-Hatta.
The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Jakarta is £240. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 21 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne to Jakarta.
Qantas, Oman Air and KLM fly direct from Melbourne to Jakarta.
As of December 2025, there are 72 flights per week flying from Melbourne to Jakarta.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Jakarta is usually May.
If you're flying from Melbourne, the cheapest airport near Jakarta is Soekarno-Hatta – which is 12.8 miles away from the centre of Jakarta. We've found flights into this airport from £240.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Jakarta on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 21 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Jakarta but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Jakarta is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In December, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. May is typically the warmest month in Jakarta, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is February, with temperatures averaging 26°C. The rainiest month is January.
The cheapest airline that flies to Jakarta is Scoot. And the cheapest airline that flies to Soekarno-Hatta Airport is Qantas.

Travelling from Melbourne to Jakarta: what you need to know

  • Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Jakarta.

  • Touch down at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), the chief entry point to Jakarta.

  • Around 7 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Melbourne to Jakarta flight.

  • The timezone in Jakarta is UTC+7, which is four hours behind Melbourne.

  • The busiest route for flights from Melbourne to Jakarta is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK). Take your pick of seven services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MEL to CGK is the 07:00 Garuda Indonesia service. If you prefer travelling later, the last available departure is at 16:50 with Garuda Indonesia.

  • Allow plenty of time to make your Melbourne to Jakarta flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Jakarta

  • £121 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Jakarta. Return flights start from £241. These prices can change based on availability.

  • Score cheap Melbourne to Jakarta flights by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time for finding the biggest deals.

  • August is the best month for scoring an amazing deal on a plane ticket from Melbourne to Jakarta. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Melbourne to Jakarta.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' Melbourne to Jakarta flights.

Flying from Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Set out from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) on a nonstop flight from Melbourne to Jakarta. From MEL, you can fly directly into Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).

  • Keep an eye out for promotions with Garuda Indonesia. This carrier offers direct Melbourne to Jakarta plane tickets from MEL.

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for Melbourne to Jakarta flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:

    • Changi International Airport (SIN)

    • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

    • Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)

  • Located around 19 kms (12 miles) from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Jakarta? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:

  • 67.71% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.

Arriving in Jakarta

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)

  • The distance from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta is roughly 19 kms (12 miles). It'll take you about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Jakarta, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near CGK:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and discover more of Jakarta and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.

Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)

  • The centre of Jakarta is around 11 kms (7 miles) from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP). After your flight from Melbourne to Jakarta has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 25 minutes.

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

Best time to go to Jakarta

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Jakarta, while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Jakarta based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Jakarta is October, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to Jakarta ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Jakarta in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.

More about Jakarta

  • Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Jakarta, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Jakarta:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. National Monument of Indonesia, Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Istiqlal Mosque are popular attractions which should feature on any good Jakarta itinerary.

Explore more of Indonesia

  • Bandung is just one of the many places in Indonesia waiting to be explored once you've seen Jakarta. Around 75 miles to the south-east, top sights here include Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).

  • Bekasi is another standout destination in Indonesia and is around 12 miles east of Jakarta. No journey is complete without dropping by TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri.

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