Travelling from Melbourne to Phoenix: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Phoenix taking off from here.
Disembark at Phoenix's major arrival point, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX).
The timezone in Phoenix is UTC-7, which is 18 hours behind Melbourne.
Leave plenty of time to make your Melbourne to Phoenix flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Phoenix
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Melbourne to Phoenix flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Melbourne to Phoenix is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and pick up a great deal.
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Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Melbourne to Phoenix flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
MEL is around 12 miles from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a handy hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Phoenix, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Arriving in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF) is approximately 15 miles from the centre of Phoenix. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Book a hotel close to PHX if you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Phoenix. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The centre of Phoenix is approximately 4 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). Once your flight from Melbourne to Phoenix has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 10 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 35 minutes.
No need to worry about public transport schedules or cab lines. Pick up a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare availability and rates from Europcar, Dollar and Thrifty.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from PHX one week ahead of time often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
The address for Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) is about 25 miles from central Phoenix. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've stepped off your flight from Melbourne to Phoenix.
Stay in control of the next leg of your trip by picking up a Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport rental car. Dollar, Alamo and Budget are reliable rental providers.
Around two weeks ahead of your flight from Melbourne to Phoenix is the ideal time to book your ride from AZA. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or even snap up an early bird discount.
The address for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
Best time to go to Phoenix
Have a think about your travel dates before locking in your flight from Melbourne to Melbourne. The city comes alive during high season, but rates are typically higher and attractions can get crowded. Plan your trip to Melbourne in the low season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your Melbourne to Phoenix tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Phoenix, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Phoenix in January when temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Phoenix
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Phoenix, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Phoenix:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are major attractions which should feature on any good Phoenix itinerary.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Phoenix. Around 300 miles to the west, its top attractions include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in United States, consider Las Vegas, about 260 miles north-west of Phoenix. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are key highlights.
