Flying from Phoenix to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is Phoenix's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) leaving from here.
Melbourne is 18 hours ahead of Phoenix. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne, which runs on the UTC+11 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Phoenix to MEL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Located around 32 kms (20 miles) from central Phoenix, SCF can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Phoenix to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Phoenix to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Here's where you can connect between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and MEL:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Phoenix to PHX in around 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 8 kms (5 miles) away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport the day before your Phoenix to MEL flight:
Flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82.57% of them arriving right on cue.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
If you're making your way to AZA from central Phoenix, it takes about 40 minutes to arrive by car. The journey is roughly 56 kms (35 miles).
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Phoenix to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
Flights that take off from AZA land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 78.65% of the time.
You'll find Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Phoenix to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near MEL:
Explore without limits with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience more of Melbourne and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Phoenix to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is roughly 12 miles from central Melbourne. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
£304 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. A return flight starts from £635. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Phoenix to MEL, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Phoenix to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Melbourne. July is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
When booking your Phoenix to MEL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in July when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Melbourne
After booking your flight from Phoenix to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
Your Melbourne trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions worth exploring include Flinders Street Railway Station, Australian Grand Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kms (70 miles) north-west of Melbourne, a trip to Bendigo will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
Around 88 kms (55 miles) west of Melbourne, Ballarat is another favourite stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park.