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Flight deals from Melbourne to Manado Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Manado Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £777. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Manado.£378 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Manado.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Manado on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £378, select.
Manado.£380 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Manado.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Manado on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £380, select.
Manado.£408 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Manado.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Manado on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £408, select.
Manado.£415 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with BatikAir Malaysia and TransNusa.Outbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Manado.Inbound indirect flight with TransNusa, departs from Manado on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £415, select.
Manado.£422 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Manado.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Manado on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £422, select.
Manado.£473 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Mar, returning Fri, 27 Mar.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in Manado.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Manado on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £473, select.
Manado.£511 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Wed, 27 May.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Manado.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Manado on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £511, select.
Manado.£729 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Manado.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Manado on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £729, select.
Manado.£777 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr, returning Wed, 15 Apr.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Manado.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Manado on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £777, select.

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Melbourne to Manado: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Melbourne to Manado below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Manado.

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Melbourne to Manado: Flight information

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Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Manado: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Manado is £378. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Manado. But we found flights with one stop from £378.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne to Manado.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Manado is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Manado Airport on Tuesday, 2 June 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne and Manado Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Manado 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 Manado is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Manado is Scoot .

Travelling from Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC): What you need to know

  • The timezone in Manado is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne. Sam Ratulangi International Airport is located in Manado.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to MDC.

  • During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to MDC even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find out where you can stop along the way. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is an option when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).

  • Located around 24 kms (15 miles) from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 68% of flights complete their journey on time.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to MDC flight is so much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.

  • Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving on schedule.

About Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)

Getting from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to central Manado

  • Sam Ratulangi International Airport is around 13 kms (8 miles) from the centre of Manado. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • It typically takes 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport is £160. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £378. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to MDC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.

  • If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport ticket.

  • You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Melbourne to MDC.

  • Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.

The best time to fly from Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)

  • Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. June is the quietest month to visit Manado. October is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.

  • The warmest month in Manado is September, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to MDC plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • March sees temperatures of between 21ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Manado

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Manado right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Sam Ratulangi International Airport:

  • Two Fish Divers Manado and North launch/ tumpa paragliding are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Manado travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Malalayang Beach Walk.

Explore more of Indonesia

  • Gorontalo is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Manado. Around 241 kms (150 miles) away to the southwest, check out popular attractions including Botubarani Beach, Oluhuta Beach and Baiturrahim Great Mosque.

  • Ternate is another sought-after destination in Indonesia and is around 290 kms (180 miles) east of Manado. No trip is complete without seeing Sulamadaha beach, Masjid Raya Al Munawwar Ternate and Taman Sakura.

Plan the rest of your trip from Melbourne to Manado

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