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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Wollongong to Melbourne? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Melbourne.£336 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 May, returning Thu, 21 May.Return flight with Link Airways.Outbound direct flight with Link Airways departs from Wollongong on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Link Airways departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Wollongong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £336, select.
Melbourne.£347 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Apr, returning Mon, 27 Apr.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Wollongong on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Wollongong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £347, select.
Melbourne.£348 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Thu, 16 Apr.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Wollongong on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Wollongong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £348, select.
Melbourne.£348 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Apr, returning Fri, 8 May.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Wollongong on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Wollongong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £348, select.
Melbourne.£348 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Wollongong on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Wollongong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £348, select.
Melbourne.£349 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Feb, returning Thu, 5 Mar.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Wollongong on Sun, 22 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in Wollongong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £349, select.
Melbourne.£349 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Mar, returning Fri, 27 Mar.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Wollongong on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Wollongong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £349, select.
Melbourne.£349 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Wollongong on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Wollongong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £349, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Wollongong to Melbourne

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

Alternative Wollongong to Melbourne routes

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

Melbourne Essendon

7 miles from central Melbourne
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Melbourne Tullamarine

12 miles from central Melbourne
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Melbourne Avalon

31 miles from central Melbourne
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Wollongong to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£336
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 45 mins
Most popular airlineLink Airways
Average flights per week24

Finding cheap flights from Wollongong to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a return flight from Wollongong to Melbourne is £336. 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.
1 hour and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Wollongong to Melbourne.
Link Airways and Virgin Australia fly direct from Wollongong to Melbourne.
As of February 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from Wollongong to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from Wollongong to Melbourne is usually May.
If you're flying from Wollongong Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 11.7 miles away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from £336.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Wollongong Airport to Melbourne on Thursday, 14 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 45 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In February, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Link Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

Flying from Illawara Airport (WOL) to Melbourne: what you need to know

  • Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 35 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Illawara Airport to Melbourne.

  • Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Wollongong (the location of Illawara Airport).

  • With three weekly flights between the two airports, Illawara Airport (WOL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the busiest route. Fly Corporate operates the earliest flight at 11:10. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last flight from WOL to MEL is with Fly Corporate at 14:40.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your WOL to Melbourne flight.

  • If you're flying during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.

  • Start your trip at WOL and travel straight to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). That will be your arrival point when searching for Illawara Airport to Melbourne tickets.

  • Fly Corporate is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Illawara Airport to Melbourne.

  • Located around 11 miles from central Wollongong, WOL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.

  • Looking for a hotel near WOL? If you're boarding an early flight from Illawara Airport to Melbourne, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:

How to find the cheapest flights from Illawara Airport (WOL) to Melbourne

  • £170 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Illawara Airport to Melbourne flight. A return ticket right now is £336. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.

  • Get cheap flights from WOL to Melbourne by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Illawara Airport to Melbourne tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • There's no need to keep checking in to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you when there's an updated deal for cheap flights from WOL to Melbourne.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Illawara Airport to Melbourne.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • The distance from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is roughly 15 miles. It'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It'll take around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Illawara Airport to Melbourne. Book one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt to explore Melbourne and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from WOL to Melbourne can help you lock in the best possible rate.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • After your flight from Illawara Airport to Melbourne has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 50 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is roughly 35 miles from Avalon Airport (AVV).

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 2 hours 5 minutes.

  • Corio Bay Motel is one accommodation option within an easy drive of AVV. Make yourself at home here after your WOL to Melbourne flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.

  • The quickest way to reach your destination is with an Avalon Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental or yesaway car hire and be on your way in a flash.

  • Get the lowest price by securing your ride from AVV three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.

Essendon Airport (MEB)

  • Essendon Airport (MEB) is about 12 miles from central Melbourne. It'll take you about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car once you've hopped off your flight from Illawara Airport to Melbourne.

  • If you travel by public transport, the journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • If you don't want to make your way into the centre, find a hotel near MEB. Make yourself comfortable at one of these stays after your WOL to Melbourne flight:

  • Begin your travels without stressing over how to get to your destination with an Essendon Airport rental car. Find your perfect set of wheels with trusted suppliers here like East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.

  • Rental companies sometimes offer deals for early bookings, so secure your vehicle from MEB in advance of your flight from Illawara Airport to Melbourne. A little prep today saves cash tomorrow.

Best time to go to Melbourne

  • Travel to Melbourne during peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Illawara Airport to Melbourne in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.

  • Before booking an Illawara Airport to Melbourne plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from WOL to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).

More about Melbourne

  • Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Illawara Airport to Melbourne, explore our selection of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. National Gallery of Victoria, Federation Square and Eureka Skydeck 88 are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.

Explore more of Australia

  • You've done Melbourne, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Journey around 290 miles north-east to Canberra to tick off its popular sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you're ready to explore another corner of Australia, head for Launceston, roughly 280 miles south-east of Melbourne. City Park, Tamar Island Wetlands and James Boag Brewery Experience are key highlights.

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